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Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage,
word choice, or idiom. Other sentences are correct. 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 to make the
sentence correct, and type it in the answer space. If there is no error in
a sentence, type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
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1. Your ADVICE may be well INTENTIONED, but it still will not be followed
A B
SINCE IT was not requested. NO ERROR
C D E
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e
o
2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(E) This sentence is correct.
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2
2. Bill, not to mention his friends, ARE TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE for the
A B C
damage DONE several months ago. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(A) The singular subject "Bill" requires the singular verb "is."
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3. Everyone was asked, IN FACT ORDERED, TO TAKE THEIR coat to the locker
A B C
room PRIOR to the game. NO ERROR
D E
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c
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) The singular "his or her" is needed to agree with the singular
antecedent "everyone."
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4. She COULD HARDLY EXCEPT the invitation SINCE it WAS EXTENDED in so
A B C D
half-hearted a manner. NO ERROR
E
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b
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
5
(B) The correct word is "accept."
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5. IN REGARDS TO the problem PRESENTED, I feel that all ASPECTS must be
A B C
considered CAREFULLY. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(A) The correct phrase is "in regard to."
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6. There are SCARCELY ANY apples OF VALUE LEFT in the carton. NO ERROR
A B C D E
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e
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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7. I hope you do not feel TOO BADLY, but I must INFORM you that it is
A B C
LIKELY your application will be rejected. NO ERROR
D E
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b
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8
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The adjective "bad" is required with the verb "feel."
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8. This is a GENTLEMAN upon WHOSE word I PLACE my complete reliance ON.
A B C D
NO ERROR
E
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d
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B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(D) The word "on" is redundant.
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