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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 no error)
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- 1. My father insists that his old wool suits--which are back again in
- style and being shown today--are far superior and better than today's
- synthetic man-made blends.
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- b
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (B) The sentence is wordy.
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- 2
- 2. Inside the room could be seen the faint flicker of the lantern, like
- the ticking of an eternal clock.
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- c
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (C) Since lanterns do not tick, this is an example of a mixed metaphor.
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- 3
- 3. Oscar asked his boss if whether he could take off early Friday and work
- later on Monday in order to make up the lost time.
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- b
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (B) The sentence is wordy; "if" should be omitted.
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- 4
- 4. It would be better and preferable if you waited until tomorrow to bring
- your automobile in for repairs, until tomorrow morning.
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- b
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (B) The sentence is wordy.
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- 5
- 5. The letter from the attorney stated that in the event and instance that
- it becomes a necessary requirement for us to sue in court we would
- regain and recover property.
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- b
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (B) The sentence is wordy.
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- 6
- 6. I love bread and pastry so much, I could probably eat all my meals at
- a bakery.
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- e
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 7
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 7
- 7. I live near a subway I like the convenience, but sometimes the noise
- does bother me.
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- d
- 0
- 8
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 8
- (D) A period is necessary to correct the run-on sentence.
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- 8
- 8. Many professional athletes employ weight-training techniques in order
- to build up their bodies during the off season.
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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 no error)
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- 9. A poet once wrote that "April is the cruellest month," but I think he
- should have chosen February for that distinction.
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- e
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 2
- 10. After he was mugged on Broadway, the tourist was so upset that he
- did'nt know what to do.
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- d
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (D) The correct spelling for the contraction of "did not" is "didn't."
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- 3
- 11. I feel badly when I think of all the time I wasted trying to locate
- the reference book.
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- a
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (A) The correct word is "bad," not "badly."
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- 4
- 12. My music teacher is enthused about his extensive record collection,
- consisting primarily of classical and modern jazz selections.
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- a
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (A) "Enthusiastic," not "enthused," is the correct word.
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- 13. Being that you have difficulty in arriving on time, you will be
- assigned only afternoon classes.
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- a
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (A) "Since" or "Because" should be used to begin the sentence.
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- 14. Advertising serves a very useful function in our society; I only
- wish advertisers would be more honest in presenting their product.
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- e
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 7
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 7
- 15. The meeting is scheduled for 2 P.M. in the afternoon and will end by
- 3:30 P.M. in the afternoon.
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- b
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- C
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- C
- (B) The sentence is wordy: "in the afternoon" can be omitted.
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