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- NEW SET
- A
- Indicate whether each sentence below:
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- (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 nor error)
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- 1
- 1. Do not change or alter the essay once it has been sent to the typist.
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- b
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (B) The sentence is wordy; "change or alter" is redundant.
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- 2
- 2. It is true that then there were no problems at that time.
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- b
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (B) The sentence is wordy; "at that time" is redundant when used with
- "then."
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- 3
- 3. The amount of tests being scheduled for next week is overwhelming, and
- weak students will have to devote that weekend to study.
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- a
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (A) The correct word is "number," not "amount."
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- 4
- 4. Lavish praise was given to the winner of the Nobel Prize.
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- e
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 5
- 5. The wheels of time slowly grind their hands to the awaited end.
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- c
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (C) Since "wheels" do not have "hands," this is a mixed metaphor.
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- 6
- 6. James just is going to the party and then will return home to complete
- his obligations.
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- d
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 7
- (D) "Just" is a misplaced modifier and should follow "is," not "James."
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- 7
- 7. She is as pure as the newly driven snow and as good as gold.
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- c
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- 8
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 8
- (C) "As pure as the newly driven snow" and "as good as gold" are cliches.
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- 8
- 8. He certainly has the ability to develop his ideas better than other
- students in the class.
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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
- 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 nor error)
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- 1
- 9. From an ascetic point of view, the paintings certainly are needed to
- enhance the surroundings.
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- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (A) The correct word is "aesthetic," not "ascetic."
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- 10. She is the sort of a woman you can depend on to carry out all her duties
- with ease.
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- b
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (B) The sentence is wordy; the correct phrase is "sort of," not "sort of a."
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- 11. You need not report to the committee unless you truly want to.
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- e
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 4
- 12. He began to feel his life tick away slowly, ebbing away from the shore.
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- c
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (C) Since the words "tick" and "ebbing" are not consistent images, this is
- an example of a mixed metaphor.
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- 5
- 13. For every hundred dollars I earn, I put ten dollars aside to save for
- a rainy day.
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- c
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (C) "To save for a rainy day" is a cliche.
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- 14. Mrs. Wall is as proud as a peacock that she has four grandchildren,
- three great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
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- c
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 7
- (C) "Proud as a peacock" is a cliche.
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- 15. I subscribe to a daily newspaper and to a weekly news magazine I also
- watch a nightly news show on television.
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- d
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- C
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- C
- (D) A period or semicolon is needed after "magazine."
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