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NEW SET
A
Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage,
word choice, or idiom. Other sentences are correct. Parts of each
sentence are capitalized and lettered. The error, if 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, type the letter of the part that must be changed to make the
sentence correct. If there is no error, type E. No sentence contains more
than one error.
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1. Why DIDN'T Louis let his uncle know WHEN the plane WAS GOING TO ARRIVE
A B C
in New York City. NO ERROR.
D E
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d
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(D) A question mark is required to conclude an interrogatory sentence.
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2
2. NO MATTER how BADLY I feel when I wake up in the morning, AFTER I go
A B C
jogging for thirty MINUTES my entire disposition improves. NO ERROR
D E
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b
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(B) The adjective "bad" is required with the verb "feel."
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3
3. THE REASON I decided to join a health club IS BECAUSE I FINALLY
A B C
decided to get my body into good condition BEFORE I take tennis
D
lessons. NO ERROR.
E
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b
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
4
(B) It should say "is that."
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4. I love TO EAT chocolate ice cream--my favorite flavor, though, is
A B C D
vanilla. NO ERROR
E
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b
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5
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
5
(B) A semicolon or a period is required since no abrupt change of thought
is indicated.
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5. Mrs. Jones SEEN that movie YESTERDAY, so naturally she didn't want
A B
TO SEE IT AGAIN today. NO ERROR
C D E
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a
0
B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(A) The past tense of "to see" is "saw."
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NEW SET
B
Some of the following sentences contain an error in grammar, usage,
word choice, or idiom. Other sentences are correct. Parts of each
sentence are capitalized and lettered. The error, if 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, type the letter of the part that must be changed to make the
sentence correct. If there is no error, type E. No sentence contains more
than one error.
next
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6. WHILE driving, I enjoy listening to station WPAL, I find the
A B
COMMERCIAL-FREE classical music FORMAT extremely relaxing. NO ERROR
C D E
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b
0
2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
2
(B) A semicolon or period is required to correct the comma splice error.
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7. We were very pleased to attend the opening of THERE second store, SINCE
A B
THEY are our best customers IN THE UNITED STATES. NO ERROR
C D E
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a
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3
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
3
(A) The possessive "their" is required.
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8. The ROLLING STONES gave the name "STILL LIFE" to the record album of
A B
THEIR 1981 American concert. NO ERROR
C D E
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e
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4
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
4
(E) This sentence is correct.
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9. This is the last AND FINAL time THAT I will ISSUE a warning to both of
A B C
you regarding the VIOLATION of the rules of behavior. NO ERROR
D E
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a
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5
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
5
(A) The phrase "and final" is redundant.
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10. AS the winter gets more and more severe, it BECOMES INCREASINGLY
A B
DIFFICULT to predict WEATHER the BUSES will continue to run close to
C D
schedule. NO ERROR
E
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c
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C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(C) The correct word is "whether."
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