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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, is 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 letter in the answer space provided. If there is no error in
a sentence, type E. No sentence contains more than one error.
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1. We ACCUMULATED so many books over the past years that we now REALIZE
A B
that we SHALL HAVE to donate a large NUMBER to various organizations.
C D
NO ERROR
E
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e
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(E) This sentence is correct.
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2
2. We were CONSTANTLY arguing WITH John and HER concerning their support
A B C
of our GOVERNMENT'S policies. NO ERROR
D E
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e
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(E) This sentence is correct.
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3. I can HARDLY believe that you DRANK all the coffee and
A B
DIDN'T LEAVE NONE for the OTHER WORKERS. NO ERROR
C D E
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c
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) The correct phrase is "didn't leave any"; the double negative should be
eliminated.
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4. TODAY'S problems are different THAN those WE FACED when we were
A B C
younger; they appear to be LESS involved. NO ERROR
D E
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b
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5
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The correct phrase is "different from."
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5. One MUST be careful about ONE'S attire or YOU will soon discover that
A B C
everyone will be ignoring ONE'S presence. NO ERROR
D E
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c
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6
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
6
(C) For consistency, the word "one" should replace "you."
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6. You are LIABLE TO BE CHOSEN to be the next CHAIRPERSON of our
A B C
DEPARTMENT since you possess the necessary skills. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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7
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
7
(A) The correct word is "likely."
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7. We are not pleased with HIM being CHOSEN as our new PRESIDENT, but we
A B C
know that we have to become RECONCILED to the decision. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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8
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
8
(A) The pronoun "his" should precede the word "being."
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8. IRREGARDLESS of the situation and the problems you DOUBTLESS face, YOU
A B C
must complete all the TERM'S work by Christmas. NO ERROR
D E
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a
0
B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(A) The correct word is "regardless."
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