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NEW SET
A
Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage,
word choice, or idiom. Parts of each sentence are capitalized and
lettered. The error, if there is one, is contained in one of the
capitalized parts of the sentence. Assume that all other parts of the
sentence are correct and cannot be changed. For each sentence, select the
one capitalized part that must be changed in order to make the sentence
correct, and type it in the answer space provided. If there is no error
in a sentence, type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
next
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1. Trouble developed at the power plant WHEN A NUMBER of fuses blew; I
A B
DON'T know how it happened, but it certainly didn't look TOO COOL when
C D
reported on the evening news. NO ERROR
E
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d
0
2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(D) Substitute "good" for "cool."
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2
2. We HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE to visit Aunt Sally in several weeks, but perhaps
A
WE'LL be able to see her SOMETIME soon; maybe next week. NO ERROR
B C D E
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d
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(D) The semicolon is incorrect since it is not followed by an independent
clause.
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3. The AMOUNT of people who HAVE REGISTERED for this course IS so high
A B C
THAT two sections will be created. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
4
(A) The correct word is "number."
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4. I thought the books WERE THEIR'S, BUT I see now THAT I was mistaken.
A B C D
NO ERROR
E
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b
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5
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
5
(B) The correct word is "theirs."
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5. IN ORDER to protect themselves when writing a research paper, students
A B
should BE certain they know the meaning of the word PLAGIARISM.
C D
NO ERROR
E
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e
0
6
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
6
(E) This sentence is correct.
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6. Professor Green plans to lecture in the auditorium tomorrow, if the
A
administration says that it's ALRIGHT to utilize such a large FACILITY
B C
FOR such a small group. NO ERROR
D E
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b
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7
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
7
(B) The correct phrase is "all right."
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7. My sister is TWO years OLDER THAN SARAH--SARAH is a year ahead of her
A B C D
in school. NO ERROR
E
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d
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8
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
8
(D) A semicolon or period is required since no abrupt change of thought is
indicated.
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8. When I ASKED my cousin what she thought of the Christmas tree in
A
ROCKEFELLER CENTER, she replied, "It's beautiful!" NO ERROR
B C D E
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e
0
B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(E) This sentence is correct.
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NEW SET
B
Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage,
word choice, or idiom. Parts of each sentence are capitalized and
lettered. The error, if there is one, is contained in one of the
capitalized parts of the sentence. Assume that all other parts of the
sentence are correct and cannot be changed. For each sentence, select the
one capitalized part that must be changed in order to make the sentence
correct, and type it in the answer space provided. If there is no error
in a sentence, type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
next
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9. It is CERTAINLY not a problem if neither the boys NOR the girls ARE
A B C
able TO ATTEND the program. NO ERROR
D E
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e
0
2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(E) This sentence is correct.
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2
10. He was SHOCKED BY the STUDENTS outburst when the professor scolded the
A B
boys WHO HAD ARRIVED a few minutes late. NO ERROR
C D E
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b
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(B) The possessive form of "students'" is required.
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11. I'M not amazed that my brother always eats twice as much as I do
A
whenever we go to a restaurant, SINCE he is bigger THAN ME. NO ERROR
B C D E
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d
0
C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(D) The correct form is "I."
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