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- 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
- 1. When we learned that innocent bystanders had been effected we felt bad
- and decided to write our congressman.
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- a
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (A) The correct word is "affected," not "effected."
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- 2
- 2. Give the book to whoever asks for it first, without showing any
- favoritism.
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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. The legal secretary is responsible for carrying out all office
- routines, typing briefs neatly, and to prepare the necessary agenda for
- the meetings.
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- d
- 0
- 4
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 4
- (D) "And preparing" is needed.
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- 4
- 4. We are indeed annoyed at your response because we had hoped you would
- understand our problems.
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- e
- 0
- 5
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 5
- (E) This sentence is correct.
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- 5
- 5. Almost the letter was lost in the mail, and a good deal of confusion
- resulted.
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- d
- 0
- 6
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 6
- (D) "Almost" is a misplaced modifier; it should be placed after "was."
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- 6
- 6. He is a very good typist; his ability to achieve accuracy is remarkable.
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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. There is but one child in the entire bunch who can successfully
- complete the work in the allotted time.
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- a
- 0
- 8
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 8
- (A) The correct word is "group," not "bunch."
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- 8
- 8. Usually the people in the southern states are generally considered to
- be more hospitable that those living in the North.
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- b
- 0
- B
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- B
- (B) The sentence is wordy; the word "generally" is redundant.
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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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- 1
- 9. There are less people in this room that in that one.
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- a
- 0
- 2
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 2
- (A) The correct word is "fewer," not "less."
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- 2
- 10. He will be the type of a man we are looking for to fill up the
- position.
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- b
- 0
- 3
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- 3
- (B) The sentence is wordy; "type of a" should be replaced with "type of,"
- and "up" is not needed after "fill."
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- 11. The evil face of tyranny spread its claws over all of Europe during
- World War II.
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- c
- 0
- C
- Correct.
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- wrong answer explanation
- C
- (C) Since faces do not have claws, this is a mixed metaphor.
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