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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
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (C) Use the contraction "it's."
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- 2
- 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
- 0
- 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
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (C) The standard form is "sits."
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- 4
- 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
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
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- (B) The correct word is "already."
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- 5
- 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
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (C) A semicolon or period is needed.
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- 6
- 6. All HUMANS, REGARDLESS of COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, have certain basic
- A B C
- RIGHTS. NO ERROR
- D E
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- a
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
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- (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
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
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- (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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