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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 to make the sentence
correct, and type the answer in the space provided. If there is no error,
type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
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1. The publisher said he WOULD BE HAPPY to supply you with a NEW copy of
A B
the book, since ITS definitely better than the copy you ALREADY own.
C D
NO ERROR
E
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c
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(C) Use the contraction "it's."
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2. He clearly saw YOU COMING here as TANGIBLE evidence of your
A B C
involvement in the CRIMINAL ACT. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(A) The gerund "coming" is preceded by the possessive "your."
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3. When my grandfather COMES TO VISIT US, he takes off his shoes and SETS
A B C
in the EASY chair all day. NO ERROR
D E
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c
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
4
(C) The standard form is "sits."
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4. IT IS ALL READY TOO late for us to do our Christmas shopping in AN
A B C D
uncrowded atmosphere. 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 "already."
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5. MANY STUDENTS who study a foreign language in school are unable to
A
converse COMFORTABLY in the language, they often lack the NECESSARY
B C D
idiomatic vocabulary. NO ERROR
E
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c
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6
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) A semicolon or period is needed.
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6. All HUMANS, REGARDLESS of COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, have certain basic
A B C
RIGHTS. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
7
(A) In formal usage, "human beings" is required.
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7. Our CHRISTMAS tree was decorated with many new things: candy canes,
A B
popcorn strings, cranberry strings: tinsel, and small glass ORNAMENTS.
C D
NO ERROR
E
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c
0
8
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
8
(C) A comma, not a colon, is required in the series.
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8. Mark IS one of the SWEETEST children WHO ARE registered for the play
A B C D
group. NO ERROR
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 to make the sentence
correct, and type the answer in the space provided. If there is no error,
type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
next
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9. As soon as he saw me, the INTERVIEWER'S attitude changed drastically;
A B
obviously he was PREJUDICE against me for one reason or ANOTHER.
C D
NO ERROR
E
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c
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(C) The correct word is "prejudiced."
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10. While I was browsing THREW my slide collection THE OTHER DAY, I found
A B
several pictures taken of you when you were very young, HARDLY EVEN
C D
walking. NO ERROR
E
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a
0
C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(A) The correct word is "through."
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