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- NEW SET
- A
- 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
- (E) is correct (contains no error)
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- 1
- 1. He advised the soldiers to enter the fray and throw caution to the
- wind without regard for life or limb.
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- c
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (C) This sentence contains cliches.
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- 2
- 2. There are several reasons why you should obey all traffic signals, not
- the least of which is for personal safety.
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- e
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 3
- 3. John will speak to whoever arrives and explain all the rules.
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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
- 4. He was effected by the book and recommended that all his friends
- purchase a copy.
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- a
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (A) The correct word is "affected," not "effected."
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- 5
- 5. My friend Mike's cat moves with lightning speed. She has
- destroyed every piece of furniture in his house.
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- c
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (C) "With lightning speed" is a cliche.
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- 6
- 6. In the country in which you are now living in, it is a misdemeanor to
- drive above the speed limit.
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- b
- 0
- 7
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 7
- (B) The sentence is wordy.
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- 7
- 7. I received an old-fashioned flannel nightgown for my birthday, but I
- would have preferred one that was a bit more revealing.
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- e
- 0
- 8
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 8
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 8
- 8. By the time the party was over, I didn't have an ounce of strength
- left.
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- c
- 0
- B
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- B
- (C) "An ounce of strength" is a cliche.
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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
- (E) is correct (contains no error)
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- 1
- 9. The tenor's performance was so masterful that he received an standing
- ovation at the conclusion of the opera.
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- a
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (A) The correct word is "a," not "an."
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- 2
- 10. According to the latest statistics, more Americans are out of work now
- then at any time during the Depression.
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- a
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (A) The correct word is "than," not "then."
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- 3
- 11. Our Ship of State has overcome many obstacles, leaving its stamp on
- many proposals.
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- c
- 0
- C
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- C
- (C) Since a ship does not leave a stamp, this is a mixed metaphor.
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