IIA Exam CPEA Topic 1 Question 79 Discussion

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Question #: 79
Topic #: 1

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Which one of the following is grammatically incorrect?

AEvery intern and trainee is aware of the security concerns

BNeither the section head nor the supervisor has signed the evaluation form

CMore than half of the forms received last month were incomplete

DThe editorial changes, in addition to the new font, makes the manual more readable

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Suggested Answer: D

by Cary at Jun 20, 2024, 11:07 AM

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Hannah

5 months ago

I feel ya, Jolanda. This stuff is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

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Ammie

3 months ago

D) The editorial changes, in addition to the new font, makes the manual more readable

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Rebbeca

4 months ago

C) More than half of the forms received last month were incomplete

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Rozella

4 months ago

B) Neither the section head nor the supervisor has signed the evaluation form

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Cammy

4 months ago

A) Every intern and trainee is aware of the security concerns

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Jolanda

5 months ago

Who else is tired of these grammar questions? They're the worst!

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Brice

3 months ago

I'm not a fan of grammar questions either, they always trip me up.

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Coral

3 months ago

I think option D is incorrect because 'makes' should be 'make'.

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Stevie

3 months ago

I agree, grammar questions are so annoying.

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Jolanda

3 months ago

I'm not a fan of grammar questions either, but I think the correct answer is D) The editorial changes, in addition to the new font, makes the manual more readable.

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Desmond

4 months ago

I think the grammatically incorrect sentence is D) The editorial changes, in addition to the new font, makes the manual more readable.

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Hoa

4 months ago

I agree, grammar questions are so annoying.

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Laura

5 months ago

Option D is the winner! The subject-verb agreement is off there.

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Effie

4 months ago

Yes, you're right. The subject and verb don't agree in that sentence.

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Ocie

4 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer.

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Vashti

5 months ago

I think sentence C is actually correct, it's talking about a specific number of forms

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Marvel

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think sentence C might also be incorrect

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Stevie

5 months ago

I agree with Farrah, 'makes' should be 'make' in sentence D

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Ronald

5 months ago

I agree, option D is the grammatically incorrect one. 'makes' should be 'make'.

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Brittney

4 months ago

Yes, you're right. 'Makes' is not the correct verb form in that sentence.

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Reiko

4 months ago

I think option D is the incorrect one. 'makes' should be 'make'.

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Mireya

6 months ago

Definitely option D. The verb needs to agree with the plural subject 'changes'.

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Belen

5 months ago

Yes, the verb should be 'make' to agree with the plural subject 'changes'.

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Huey

5 months ago

I agree, option D is definitely incorrect.

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Farrah

6 months ago

I think the grammatically incorrect sentence is D

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Whitley

6 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. 'makes' should be 'make' to match the plural subject 'changes'.

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Michell

5 months ago

Yes, option D is grammatically incorrect because of the subject-verb agreement issue.

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Blondell

5 months ago

You're right, 'makes' should be 'make' in option D.

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Trina

5 months ago

I think option D is the correct answer. 'makes' should be 'make' to match the plural subject 'changes'.

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