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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 or grammar
- (E) is correct (contains no error)
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- 1. Although he appeared to be as strong as an ox, those who knew him said
- he was as gentle as a lamb.
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- c
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (C) "As strong as an ox" and "as gentle as a lamb" are cliches.
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- 2
- 2. When my uncle visited to spend some time with me, he asked what the
- Traffic Department's policy was on cars that parked overnight until
- morning.
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- b
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (B) The sentence is wordy.
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- 3. One of the most acclaimed modern books about being raised up in a city,
- DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS, was written by Piri Thomas.
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- b
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (B) The sentence is wordy; the word "up" should be omitted.
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- 4
- 4. One of my hobbies is raising orchids, I get very sad when flowers
- finally die.
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- d
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (D) A period or semicolon is needed after "orchids" to correct the comma
- splice.
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- 5
- 5. Yesterday they purchased a complete stereo system; today, as luck would
- have it, they exchanged the turntable for a more elaborate model.
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- c
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (C) "As luck would have it" is a cliche.
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- 6
- 6. Although I don't always understand or comprehend it, I enjoy looking at
- modern contemporary art, and I attend every new exhibition show at the
- museum.
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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. Writing well is hard work. That is why writing well is such a
- difficult skill for many undergraduates to master and succeed in.
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- b
- 0
- 8
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 8
- (B) The passage is wordy; much of the language is redundant.
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- 8
- 8. My wife would like to get our families together for a delicious dinner
- every Thanksgiving, but I avoid that situation like the plague.
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- c
- 0
- B
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- B
- (C) "Like the plague" 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 or grammar
- (E) is correct (contains no error)
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- 9. The locker room at the new club was carpeted, mirrored, and
- luxuriously appointed.
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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. The reason you were convicted is because you had no witness to
- substantiate your story.
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- a
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (A) "Is because" should be "is that."
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- 3
- 11. The movie star had many mirrored walls in his mansion he liked to look
- at himself all the time.
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- d
- 0
- C
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- C
- (D) A period or semicolon is needed after "mansion" to separate the two
- independent clauses.
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