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NEW SET
A
Indicate whether each sentence below:
(A) contains an error in diction (word use)
(B) is wordy or contains unjustifiable repetition of ideas
(C) contains a mixed metaphor or cliche
(D) contains an error in sentence structure or grammar
(E) is correct (contains no error)
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1. If you're not through with your pan flute lesson by the time
"Hello, Larry" comes on, you'll just have to change horses in
midstream.
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(C) "Change horses in midstream" is a cliche.
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2. The actor performed his role with grace and feeling; he really tugged
at our heartstrings.
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c
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Correct.
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(C) "Tugged at our heartstrings" is a cliche.
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3. Dr. King concluded his famous "I Have a Dream" speech with these
words: Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, we are free at
last!
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Correct.
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(D) Quotation marks are needed before the first "Free" and after final
"last!"
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4. At last week's Little League game, my younger brother hit a single
a double and a home run.
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d
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Correct.
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(D) A comma is needed after "single" and after "double" to separate items
in the series.
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5. Hardly no one is able to play professional sports after the age of
forty.
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d
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Correct.
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(D) To correct the double negative, "no one" should be replaced with
"anyone."
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6. The actual count may vary from group to group.
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Correct.
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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7. The sentences can be combined together within the paragraph.
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b
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Correct.
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(B) The sentence is wordy; the word "together" should be omitted.
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8. He is kind of a gentle person and is very good working with young
children.
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B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(A) The correct phrase is "a rather gentle person."
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NEW SET
B
Indicate whether each sentence below:
(A) contains an error in diction (word use)
(B) is wordy or contains unjustifiable repetition of ideas
(C) contains a mixed metaphor or cliche
(D) contains an error in sentence structure or grammar
(E) is correct (contains no error)
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9. At the beginning, we all commenced to join in with the start of events
and soon became involved with the festivities.
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b
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) "Commenced" and "start" are repetitious.
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10. I feel that she had ought to complete the work before complaining to
her instructor.
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a
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Correct.
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(A) The correct phrase is "ought to," not "had ought to."
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11. Irregardless of the consequences, we will complete the work and
announce the results next week.
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C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(A) "Regardless" is the correct word.
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