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1. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error...

Marty brought us eighty apples, some of which were rotten.

Whose job is it to know who's coming to dinner?

Those bananas may be yours, but these are ours.

The food quality disturbed the chefs; several suggested cancelling the dinner.

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above

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2. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure.

Did you notice that completing the math questions was much easier than the essay questions?

My dad's barbecued steaks were always tastier than Uncle Dave.

Melanie dances as well if not better than most of the girls in the ballet corps.

There can be no doubt that the people in Janet's office are more astute than those in Jack's.

a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: There can be no doubt that the people in Janet's office are more astute than those in Jack's.

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3. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.?

I'm certain that if it hadn't been for the rain, we would have won the field hockey tournament.

He could have easily picked me up before work if he hadn't been so eager to get to the office before seven o'clock.

If Melanie would have sung more softly yesterday, her throat wouldn't be so sore today.

It is imperative that all of the children be lined up and ready to go by noon.

Answer

Correct Answer: If Melanie would have sung more softly yesterday, her throat wouldn't be so sore today.

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4. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

Anyone coming to the Halloween party as a vampire should bring his own fangs.

I'm an eternal optimist and believe that everything is not as bad as it seems.

Somebody left their goat on the front lawn.

Some of the guests are still at the parade.

Answer

Correct Answer: Somebody left their goat on the front lawn.

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5. Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?

I am not one of those people who pretend to know everything about music.

Here's the bushels of apples you've been waiting for.

Every man, woman, and child on the cruise knows how to get to the lifeboats.

Neither rain nor falling rocks keeps me from driving through the canyon.

a and c

b and d

Answer

Correct Answer: b and d

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6. Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error

Helga and her sisters were certain that the daffodils would bloom in time for the fair.

Artie's favourite chair, together with all his silverware and tennis rackets, was destroyed in the fire.

In these caves lives some of the most fascinating species of bats.

Your proclamations, like your audacity, are overwhelming.

Answer

Correct Answer: In these caves lives some of the most fascinating species of bats.

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7. Which of the following sentences uses correct diction.

Emma said the reason she's moving is because the neighbours are too noisy.

Let's work together to try and correct the problem, shall we?

Regardless of his position in the company, I find his behaviour really aggravating.

We didn't receive any of our packages on time on account of the snowstorm.

a and d

None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above

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8. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error

Some of the people on the Alaskan cruise had never seen snow before.

Our science teacher told us that the earth revolved around the sun.

If we don't make a sincere effort to strengthen our skills, we will end up with nothing to show for our hard work.

No sooner do the rains come than the countryside bears a green mantle.

Answer

Correct Answer: Our science teacher told us that the earth revolved around the sun.

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9. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error?

Ever since Diana saw that moose on the highway, she has been afraid to drive after dusk.

As long as you're still employed by the fur importer, you probably shouldn't volunteer for the animal rights organization.

Terrance could see the sea from his terrace and watched every morning for that little fishing boat, propelled by that little old man, making its way back to shore.

If I would have known about the free French class earlier, I definitely would have signed up for it.

c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: If I would have known about the free French class earlier, I definitely would have signed up for it.

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10. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error

The news of her crushing defeat has lost much of its sting by now.

Either the Minister of Education or her secretaries will eat their lu nch in the office today.

Helmut believes that anyone who betrays their family is a good-for-nothing wretch

A number of volunteers are offering their help to find the missing bear.

Answer

Correct Answer: Helmut believes that anyone who betrays their family is a good-for-nothing wretch

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11. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error

Francine objected loudly to us buying a new boat.

His complaining about every little thing made him unpleasant to be around.

You see, we sailors really love the sea.

I do not like your arriving ten minutes after class has started

Answer

Correct Answer: Francine objected loudly to us buying a new boat.

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12. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure

The opinions of the teachers are no more valid than those of the students.

The lampshades at Grayson's specialty store are more expensive than Macy's.

Jenny always gives her brother more attention than her sister.

Mrs Anderson bakes as well if not better than my grandmother.

a and d

Answer

Correct Answer: The opinions of the teachers are no more valid than those of the students.

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13. Which of the following statements is true

A modifier adds information to another element of the sentence.

A modifier can be an adjective, adverb, clause, or phrase.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, and adverbs.

a, b, and c

Answer

Correct Answer: a, b, and c

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14. Identify the sentence that contains a faulty comparison

Megan's laugh is funnier than anyone else's I've ever heard.

I bought this ice cream because the label says it contains 50% less fat.

The last report I wrote was definitely more comprehensive than Abigail's.

We are just as upset as you are that Ike didn't bring his famous brownies.

Answer

Correct Answer: I bought this ice cream because the label says it contains 50% less fat.

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15. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. In the sentence "To know him is to love him," the phrase "to know him" is _____________ .

the subject of the sentence

an infinitive phrase acting as a noun

the predicate of this sentence

a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: a and b

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16. Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction

Rather than focus on just one street, the police decided to canvass the entire neighbourhood.

How long have Marta and Pierre had this delusion of being good singers?

I'd think twice about eating that gray meat if I was you.

We were perplexed by the growing amount of ants in the kitchen.

a and b

c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: c and d

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17. Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction?

He had a large amount of ammunition left, but only a small amount of bullets.

Being that I hadn't eaten since breakfast, I started to feel lightheaded.

Did you get a discount on that scarf or did you get it for free?

Though I'm loathe to admit it, I rather liked his performance art piece.

a and d

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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18. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct use of modifiers.

Of the two companies, Groose & Grouse is the more reliable.

I had never seen so much people in one place—it was truly frightening!

Mt. Kiskayuna is the taller of the three peaks of the mountain range.

Grandpa always said that he preferred less words and more action.

Answer

Correct Answer: Of the two companies, Groose & Grouse is the more reliable.

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19. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. We heard your performance was really last night and felt that we had missed it.

well, bad

good, badly

well, badly

good, bad

Answer

Correct Answer: good, bad

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20. Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Although Merlin was renowned for his superb wizardry and general sagacity, Mingo, his unheralded apprentice, was every bit accomplished and intelligent like Merlin.

accomplished and intelligent as Merlin

as accomplished and intelligent like Merlin

as accomplished and intelligent as Merlin

accomplished and intelligent than Merlin

Answer

Correct Answer: as accomplished and intelligent as Merlin

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21. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents. Although both did a good job in __ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in _.

her, hers

her, theirs

their, hers

his or her, theirs

Answer

Correct Answer: their, hers

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22. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _________ approval.

Their

Its

his

one's

Answer

Correct Answer: Its

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23. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement..

Each of the trainers completes seven sessions a week with his or her animals.

Neither the supervisor nor his assistants did his job well.

The secret agent, instead of his underlings, are planning the sting.

Every person on the cruise had to jump overboard in order to save their lives.

Answer

Correct Answer: Each of the trainers completes seven sessions a week with his or her animals.

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24. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

If one wants to do well in this job, you should watch, listen, and learn.

The fine arts gallery will be presenting the works of their students next week.

When the baby is done with the bottle, it must be sterilized.

The snow, which was falling gently, melted on my upturned face.

Answer

Correct Answer: The snow, which was falling gently, melted on my upturned face.

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25. Identify the underlined part of the sentence below. Although she pretends otherwise, Martha can't stand the haughty people at her country club.

Simple subject

Simple predicate

Predicate

Direct object

Object complement

Answer

Correct Answer: Predicate

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26. Choose the option that best corrects the diction errors in the underlined part of the following sentence. After two thrilling hours at the toy store, Gregory was devastated to learn that he'd have to choose between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said,

between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said,

among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said,

between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said,

Answer

Correct Answer: among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said,

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27. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. The general rule in grammar is to place modifiers _______________ .

as close as possible to the beginning of the sentence

immediately before the words they modify

as close as possible to the words they modify

immediately after the words they modify

Answer

Correct Answer: as close as possible to the words they modify

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28. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement

My favourite topic is plays by Brecht.

Gary as well as his father were frightened of the chimpanzee.

Both the orange and the lemon is rich in vitamin C.

The major, instead of the generals who had been asked to appear, are scheduled to review the troops at graduation.

Answer

Correct Answer: My favourite topic is plays by Brecht.

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29. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement.

These solar panels and that potted plant make the studio seem so much airier.

Amanda is one of those people who loves afternoon football games.

Either Cassandra or her children is going to Hawaii for the holidays.

Jack was the only one of the climbers who were injured.

Answer

Correct Answer: These solar panels and that potted plant make the studio seem so much airier.

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30. Choose the option that best corrects the verb tense error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Just as the second act was about to start, the stage manager came out and told the audience that the lead actress fell ill during intermission and needed the aid of a doctor before the show could go on.

that the lead actress fell ill during intermission and needed the aid of a doctor

that the lead actress fell ill during intermission and had needed the aid of a doctor

that the lead actress had fallen ill during intermission and needed the aid of a doctor

that the lead actress has been ill during intermission and would need the aid of a doctor

that the lead actress was ill during intermission and had been in need of a doctor's aid

Answer

Correct Answer: that the lead actress had fallen ill during intermission and needed the aid of a doctor

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31. Choose the option that best corrects the sentence structure error underlined in the following sentence. The martini, very dry, was sipped taciturnly by Sebastian while Wanda, absentmindedly twirling the little umbrella in her cocktail, stared at him maliciously.

The martini, very dry, was sipped taciturnly by Sebastian

The very dry martini was taciturnly sipped by Sebastian

Sebastian sipped his very dry martini taciturnly

Sebastian, who sipped his dry martini taciturnly,

Sebastian taciturnly sipped his very dry martini

Answer

Correct Answer: Sebastian taciturnly sipped his very dry martini

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32. Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Mr Grink, who was walking along the boulevard dressed in an impeccable tuxedo, was blissfully unaware of the black clouds of discontent that were gathering menacingly behind him.

Comma splice

Pronoun reference

Misplaced modifier

Subject-verb agreement

Verb tense shift

Answer

Correct Answer: Misplaced modifier

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33. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. Neither Alice nor Amy mentioned Alan's arrogant behaviour ____

lest he'd lose his temper

lest he lose his temper

lest he loses his temper

less he lose his temper

Answer

Correct Answer: lest he'd lose his temper

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34. Which of the following sentences uses correct diction?

Seeing chickens on a New York City bus is not an everyday occurrence.

If one wants to get promoted, you should expect to arrive early and stay late.

The loot was divided among Captain Horatio and Sneeter, his assistant.

A diction error is when a writer uses words or phrases that are incorrect in terms of meaning or that are inappropriate to the context of the composition.

a and d

Answer

Correct Answer: Seeing chickens on a New York City bus is not an everyday occurrence.

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35. Choose the option that best corrects the verb tense error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The detailed mosaic work on the ancient altar is of such high quality and rare beauty that no modern artwork of the same genre had ever come close to matching it.

no modern artwork of the same genre had ever come close to matching it

it had no equal compared to modern artwork of the same genre

no modern artwork of the same genre comes close to matching it

no modern artwork of the same genre will ever have come close to matching it

no modern artwork of the same genre has ever come close to matching it

Answer

Correct Answer: no modern artwork of the same genre comes close to matching it

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36. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct modifier placement

Felicity ordered a croissant and a hot cup of tea.

I wasn't at all hungry, so I only ordered soup and a salad.

Though Tom has lived there for years, he has hardly any friends.

We barely have enough time to finish our shopping

Answer

Correct Answer: Though Tom has lived there for years, he has hardly any friends.

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37. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct modifier placement.

Left at home alone, the hurricane terrified the young children.

No one is allowed to shoot anything on this property except Mr Lang and his sons.

The speaker with the booming voice was upstaged by a small, meowing kitten.

Charlie and Sarah asked us to go skiing on the phone last night.

Answer

Correct Answer: The speaker with the booming voice was upstaged by a small, meowing kitten.

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38. Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. "That moose stood smack-dab in the middle of the road," recounted our neighbour, Griffin, from his hospital bed. "I have only three choices: to hit the brakes and hope for the best, to swerve into the trees and hope for the best, or running him over and hoping for the best. Guess which one I chose?"

Run-on sentence

Diction

Faulty modifier

Parallelism

Verb tense shift

d and e

Answer

Correct Answer: d and e

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39. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. I met some tourists, of were university students, at my friend's house.

none, which

several, whom

some, who

some, which

Answer

Correct Answer: several, whom

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40. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. _____ enough, even though we mixed all those _ ingredients together, the cake turned out remarkably ; however, it did smell _____ while it was baking.

Strange, strange, good, strange

Strangely, strange, well, strange

Strangely, strange, well, strangely

Strangely, strangely, good, strange

Answer

Correct Answer: Strangely, strange, well, strange

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41. Choose the series of words that correctly completes the following passage. Stanley worked five hours ____ last week in order to the company's software. The new _ is really great! I'm going to _ some cake and champagne for him. Would you ____ the table in the conference room?

overtime, everyday, up grade, set up, pickup, setup

overtime, every day, upgrade, setup, pick up, set up

over time, everyday, upgrade, setup, pickup, set up

overtime, everyday, up grade, set up, pick up, setup

Answer

Correct Answer: overtime, every day, upgrade, setup, pick up, set up

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42. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. "I heard you _____ much better since you _ that medication," said Randolph. "Not really," _ Monica. "Now my insomnia _______ by nightmares."

were sleeping, took, replied, was replaced

had been sleeping, started to take, replies, is replaced

were sleeping, started to take, replied, is replaced

have been sleeping, started taking, replied, has been replaced

Answer

Correct Answer: have been sleeping, started taking, replied, has been replaced

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43. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between and is impassable.

him, I

him, me

he, I

he, me

Answer

Correct Answer: him, I

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44. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. Garrett _______ ostracized by the other penguins for so long that he no longer noticed the way they _ him. For their part, the others _ Garrett _____ a rogue.

has been, shun, believe, to be

had been, shunned, believed, to be

was, shunned, believed, was

had been, shun, believe, is

Answer

Correct Answer: had been, shunned, believed, to be

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45. Identify the sentence that illustrates the correct verb tense usage

In Austen's novel, Marianne Dashwood makes a spectacle of herself at the ball and is quickly spirited away by her sister.

My favourite part of The Wizard of Oz is when the house fell on the witch.

In Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Claudio accuses Hero of wanton behaviour and, as a result, almost lost his chance at love.

Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family and the many harsh obstacles they faced.

Answer

Correct Answer: In Austen's novel, Marianne Dashwood makes a spectacle of herself at the ball and is quickly spirited away by her sister.

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46. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.

Being an accomplished skier herself, Magda understood that Grandma's old trophies captured the moments in which Grandma excelled.

Sergio told me that he just discovered a secret door under his porch, but I think he knows about it since he moved into the house.

Because Alma did a great deal of volunteer work for the new library before it opened, she was honoured at a special dinner.

Never having read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I found myself in a fix when asked to explain why Huck decides to light out for the territory at the end of the book.

c and d

Answer

Correct Answer: Because Alma did a great deal of volunteer work for the new library before it opened, she was honoured at a special dinner.

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47. Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence. Greta is either moving to Germany next month or she will stay in Iceland for another year.

Greta is either moving to Germany next month or staying in Iceland for another year.

Either Greta is moving to Germany next month, or she is staying in Iceland for another year.

Either Greta will move to Germany next month or staying in Iceland for another year.

a and b

b and c

Answer

Correct Answer: a and b

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48. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. __ a picky eater my whole life, I I wouldn't like those fried fish lips.

To be, had to know

Having been, knew

Having been, had known

Being, knew

Answer

Correct Answer: Having been, knew

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49. Read the following sentence and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. At the ripe old age of three, my father gave me my first ride on a motorcycle.

Dangling modifier

Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Diction

Comparison

Verb tense shift

Answer

Correct Answer: Dangling modifier

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50. Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence. Not only does Rachel expect a promotion within the next year but also a significant increase in salary.

Not only does Rachel expect a promotion within the next year, but she also expects a significant increase in salary.

Rachel expects not only a promotion within the next year but also a significant increase in salary.

a and b

None of the above—original sentence has no error

Answer

Correct Answer: a and b

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51. Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.

explains its popularity

explain their popularity

are the reasons for their popularity

None of the above—the original sentence has no error

Answer

Correct Answer: None of the above—the original sentence has no error

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52. Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.

has stopped Aunt Marnie to help

have stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

has stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

has stopped Aunt Marnie helping

Answer

Correct Answer: has stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

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53. Identify the sentences that illustrates correct comparison structure. .

Rudy has always liked squid more than Tabitha.

The countryside of Austria is more beautiful than that of France.

Reading newspapers is no longer as popular as the Internet.

Jupiter is larger than any planet in the universe.

Answer

Correct Answer: The countryside of Austria is more beautiful than that of France.

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54. Identify the sentence that illustrates proper sentence construction.:

We got really lucky with our new bakery. It's clean, recently refurbished and conveniently located.

Either people go to school to learn something of just to enjoy socialising.

Either people go to school to learn something new or just to enjoy socializing.

Sharon asked the grocer if the cheese was fresh and could she have a taste.

Answer

Correct Answer: We got really lucky with our new bakery. It's clean, recently refurbished and conveniently located.

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55. Identify the sentence that illustrates proper sentence construction

I had begun scarcely eating when a fly landed in my soup.

His conduct was so enigmatic that I failed to find any explanation for it.

Don had just stepped out of the car when he turns to see Fido running to greet him.

Neither sickness will keep me away from the festivities, nor a snowstorm.

a and b

Answer

Correct Answer: His conduct was so enigmatic that I failed to find any explanation for it.

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56. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. Only one of the nurses __ works in the field hospital is certified, and _ has been out sick for two weeks.

who, she

whom, she

which, that

that, which

Answer

Correct Answer: who, she

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57. Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. With so many young adults entering the workforce, few people are surprised that there are larger numbers of unemployed college graduates than twenty years ago.

then there were twenty years ago

there was twenty years ago

than there were twenty years ago

than did occur twenty years ago

Answer

Correct Answer: than there were twenty years ago

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58. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?

Give the rest of the cake to whoever wants it the most.

We will choose whomever is fastest and most enthusiastic.

Whoever is chosen for the job will have her work cut out for her.

The committee members said they would hire whomever we recommend.

Answer

Correct Answer: We will choose whomever is fastest and most enthusiastic.

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59. Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The clown with his accompanying unicyclists _ surprised to find that the elephants or the zebra chewing on his rubber noses in the dressing room.

were, were

was, was

were, was

was, were

Answer

Correct Answer: was, was

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60. Choose the option that best corrects the pronoun reference error in the underlined part of the following sentence. When Harold discovered that Robert had misrepresented his qualifications, he was furious.

that Robert had misrepresented his qualifications, he was furious

that Robert was furious because he had misrepresented his qualifications

that Robert had misrepresented Harold's qualifications, Harold was furious

Robert's qualifications, he was furious because they had been misrepresented

Answer

Correct Answer: that Robert had misrepresented Harold's qualifications, Harold was furious

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61. Sally's chronic carelessness ____ her in the hospital again. This time she _ run over by a tractor as she ______ peacefully in a wheat field.

landed, had been, was snoozing

has landed, was, snoozed

is landing, has been, snoozed

has landed, was, was snoozing

Answer

Correct Answer: has landed, was, snoozed

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62. Honestly, I ___________ to tolerate that know-it-all air of yours. _ me my condolences to your wife, who ___ to listen to your incessant lecturing for many years to come.

have never been able, Allow, to renew, will have

am never able, Allow, to renew, will have

had never been able, Allowing, has renewed, must

have never been able, Allow, to renew, has

Answer

Correct Answer: have never been able, Allow, to renew, will have

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63. Identify the sentence that is written in active voice

When I loaned my bike to Thomas, it was red; when Thomas returned the bike to me, it had inexplicably been painted yellow by him.

A note had been written in the snow by the stranded skiers, but no one saw it in time.

The waiter cleared our plates before we had even finished dessert.

The artist's use of vibrant colours was always remarked upon by the art critics.

Answer

Correct Answer: The waiter cleared our plates before we had even finished dessert.

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64. Identify the sentence that is written in active voice.

A disembodied grin was left hanging in the air when the Cheshire Cat disappeared.

Fourteen songs have been written about her by her ex-boyfriend.

The four finalists in the ballroom dancing competition will be honoured by the judges at tonight's dinner.

The supervisor has told us seven times not to unplug all the computers—why do we keep doing it?

Answer

Correct Answer: The supervisor has told us seven times not to unplug all the computers—why do we keep doing it?

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65. Agatha agreed with John and ________ even though _ had previously clashed with ___________ on the subject.

myself, we, her

I, she, us

I, we, us

me, she, us

Answer

Correct Answer: me, she, us

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66. Three essential components of a correct comparison between two or more items are _____

pertinence, relativity, and parallel structure

completeness, logic, and parallel structure

relativity, logic, and pertinence

Answer

Correct Answer: completeness, logic, and parallel structure

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67. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.

Oh, how the queen wished that she had not married the king!

Jethro has lost his keys and does not remember where he last saw them.

The hunter claimed that he killed more than a hundred lions in his life.

Siobhan has been playing the harp for the last three years—and, boy, her fingers are tired!

Answer

Correct Answer: The hunter claimed that he killed more than a hundred lions in his life.

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68.
Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains.
Surprisingly, everyone at the pot-luck dinner thought Melina's everyday Jell-O salad was tastier than Frank's spectacular, towering Twinkie cake. In a fit of pique, Frank told each guest that their opinions mean nothing to him; then he grabbed his cake, flung a Twinkie or two at the crowd, and slammed out the door.

Comparison

Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Diction

Parallelism

Verb tense shift

b and e

Answer

Correct Answer: b and e

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69. Sarah was so late arriving home that Mike ____________ to bed.

had already gone

has already gone

already went

will already have gone

Answer

Correct Answer: had already gone

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70. Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure

As the plane landed I squeezed my husband's hand, who was sitting next to me.

We realized too late that while our hotel was in Capri, we had disembarked in Malta.

The island was still far away when I told my father I was tired of swimming.

We wandered happily among the ancient ruins, frolicked gaily on the shore, and slept peacefully under the stars.

Answer

Correct Answer: As the plane landed I squeezed my husband's hand, who was sitting next to me.

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71. An antecedent is _______________ .

an independent clause

the noun a pronoun stands for

a rule of precedence for compound nouns in a sentence

the beginning of a sentence

Answer

Correct Answer: the noun a pronoun stands for

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72. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

Neither the doorman nor the delivery men has asked for his pay packet.

Each of you has your own chores to complete before day's end.

All of us band members have our own instruments, uniforms, and music stands, all of which we pay for through our yearly dues.

Alison prefers to read books that make her laugh.

Answer

Correct Answer: Alison prefers to read books that make her laugh.

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73.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
_____ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and _ for Bertha _____ with delight at his poetic prowess

Having compared, waited, to swoon

Comparing, was waiting, swooning

To compare, waited, to swoon

Having compared, was waiting, to swoon

Answer

Correct Answer: Having compared, waited, to swoon

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74. Terrified, the key dropped from the pale maiden's hand. Bluebeard advanced slowly, a diabolical grin stretching across his face.

Comma splice

Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Misplaced modifier

Passive voice

Verb tense

b and d

Answer

Correct Answer: Misplaced modifier

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1. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error...

2. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure.

3. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.?

4. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

5. Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error?

6. Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error

7. Which of the following sentences uses correct diction.

8. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error

9. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error?

10. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error

11. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error

12. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct comparison structure

13. Which of the following statements is true

14. Identify the sentence that contains a faulty comparison

15. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. In the sentence "To know him is to love him," the phrase "to know him" is _____________ .

16. Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction

17. Which of the following sentences contains an error in diction?

18. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct use of modifiers.

19. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. We heard your performance was really __________ last night and felt __________ that we had missed it.

20. Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Although Merlin was renowned for his superb wizardry and general sagacity, Mingo, his unheralded apprentice, was every bit accomplished and intelligent like Merlin.

21. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents. Although both did a good job in ____________ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in ___________.

22. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _________ approval.

23. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement..

24. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

25. Identify the underlined part of the sentence below. Although she pretends otherwise, Martha can't stand the haughty people at her country club.

26. Choose the option that best corrects the diction errors in the underlined part of the following sentence. After two thrilling hours at the toy store, Gregory was devastated to learn that he'd have to choose between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said,

27. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. The general rule in grammar is to place modifiers _______________ .

28. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement

29. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct subject-verb agreement.

31. Choose the option that best corrects the sentence structure error underlined in the following sentence. The martini, very dry, was sipped taciturnly by Sebastian while Wanda, absentmindedly twirling the little umbrella in her cocktail, stared at him maliciously.

32. Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Mr Grink, who was walking along the boulevard dressed in an impeccable tuxedo, was blissfully unaware of the black clouds of discontent that were gathering menacingly behind him.

33. Choose the option that best completes the following sentence. Neither Alice nor Amy mentioned Alan's arrogant behaviour ____

34. Which of the following sentences uses correct diction?

35. Choose the option that best corrects the verb tense error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The detailed mosaic work on the ancient altar is of such high quality and rare beauty that no modern artwork of the same genre had ever come close to matching it.

36. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct modifier placement

37. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct modifier placement.

39. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. I met some tourists, ________ of ________ were university students, at my friend's house.

40. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. _________ enough, even though we mixed all those _________ ingredients together, the cake turned out remarkably ________; however, it did smell _________ while it was baking.

42. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. "I heard you ___________ much better since you ___________ that medication," said Randolph. "Not really," _________ Monica. "Now my insomnia ___________ by nightmares."

43. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between __________ and __________ is impassable.

44. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. Garrett ___________ ostracized by the other penguins for so long that he no longer noticed the way they _________ him. For their part, the others _________ Garrett _________ a rogue.

45. Identify the sentence that illustrates the correct verb tense usage

46. Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.

47. Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence. Greta is either moving to Germany next month or she will stay in Iceland for another year.

48. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. __________ a picky eater my whole life, I ________ I wouldn't like those fried fish lips.

49. Read the following sentence and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. At the ripe old age of three, my father gave me my first ride on a motorcycle.

50. Choose the option that corrects the parallelism error contained in the following sentence. Not only does Rachel expect a promotion within the next year but also a significant increase in salary.

51. Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.

52. Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.

53. Identify the sentences that illustrates correct comparison structure. .

54. Identify the sentence that illustrates proper sentence construction.:

55. Identify the sentence that illustrates proper sentence construction

56. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. Only one of the nurses __________ works in the field hospital is certified, and _________ has been out sick for two weeks.

57. Choose the option that best corrects the comparison error in the underlined part of the following sentence. With so many young adults entering the workforce, few people are surprised that there are larger numbers of unemployed college graduates than twenty years ago.

58. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?

59. Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The clown with his accompanying unicyclists _________ surprised to find that the elephants or the zebra ________ chewing on his rubber noses in the dressing room.

60. Choose the option that best corrects the pronoun reference error in the underlined part of the following sentence. When Harold discovered that Robert had misrepresented his qualifications, he was furious.

61. Sally's chronic carelessness ________ her in the hospital again. This time she _______ run over by a tractor as she ________ peacefully in a wheat field.

62. Honestly, I _______________ to tolerate that know-it-all air of yours. _________ me __________ my condolences to your wife, who _________ to listen to your incessant lecturing for many years to come.

63. Identify the sentence that is written in active voice

64. Identify the sentence that is written in active voice.

65. Agatha agreed with John and ____________ even though _______ had previously clashed with _____________ on the subject.

66. Three essential components of a correct comparison between two or more items are _____

67. Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.

69. Sarah was so late arriving home that Mike ____________ to bed.

70. Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure

71. An antecedent is _______________ .

72. Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?

73. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _______ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and _____ for Bertha _______ with delight at his poetic prowess

74. Terrified, the key dropped from the pale maiden's hand. Bluebeard advanced slowly, a diabolical grin stretching across his face.

19. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. We heard your performance was really last night and felt that we had missed it.

21. Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronouns that agree with the antecedents. Although both did a good job in __ contemporary pieces, the taller dancer showed more flair in _.

39. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. I met some tourists, of were university students, at my friend's house.

40. Choose the series of modifiers that best completes the following sentence. _____ enough, even though we mixed all those _ ingredients together, the cake turned out remarkably ; however, it did smell _____ while it was baking.

42. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. "I heard you _____ much better since you _ that medication," said Randolph. "Not really," _ Monica. "Now my insomnia _______ by nightmares."

43. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between and is impassable.

44. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following passage. Garrett _______ ostracized by the other penguins for so long that he no longer noticed the way they _ him. For their part, the others _ Garrett _____ a rogue.

48. Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. __ a picky eater my whole life, I I wouldn't like those fried fish lips.

56. Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. Only one of the nurses __ works in the field hospital is certified, and _ has been out sick for two weeks.

59. Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The clown with his accompanying unicyclists _ surprised to find that the elephants or the zebra chewing on his rubber noses in the dressing room.

61. Sally's chronic carelessness ____ her in the hospital again. This time she _ run over by a tractor as she ______ peacefully in a wheat field.

62. Honestly, I ___________ to tolerate that know-it-all air of yours. _ me my condolences to your wife, who ___ to listen to your incessant lecturing for many years to come.

65. Agatha agreed with John and ________ even though _ had previously clashed with ___________ on the subject.

73.
Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence.
_____ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and _ for Bertha _____ with delight at his poetic prowess