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NEW SET
A
Indicate whether the 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 grammar or sentence structure
(E) is correct (contains no errors)
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1. Last but not least, Saturday and Sunday are my favorite days of the
week.
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c
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "Last but not least" is a cliche.
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2. Because I was born in March, under the sign of Pisces.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(D) The sentence is a fragment.
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3. All critics agreed and concurred that the play was worthy and deserving of
a Pulitzer Prize nomination.
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b
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The sentence is wordy. "Agreed and concurred" is a repetitious phrase,
as is "worthy and deserving."
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4. My favorite breakfast consists of juice, coffee, toast, bacon, and
eggs.
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Correct.
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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5. At that time, four students then voted against the resolution: Joseph,
Eleanor, April, and Donald.
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b
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The sentence is wordy since "at that time" and "then" are repetitious.
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6. J. P. Morgan had mastered the rules of the intricate world of business,
he was known as one of the most successful financiers of his time.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(D) A period or semicolon is needed to correct the comma splice error.
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7. Sam and Joe said that although they would like to play ball with us,
still and yet they have more important things to do.
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b
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The sentence is wordy since "still and yet" is a repetitious phrase.
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8. If it is not always necessary to re-program the computer, since the
cost of doing so is prohibitively expensive.
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B
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
B
(D) The statement is a fragment and might be corrected by removing "If."
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NEW SET
B
Indicate whether the 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 grammar or sentence structure
(E) is correct (contains no errors)
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9. The recruit was tired of the trials and tribulations of Army life.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "Trials and tribulations" is a cliche.
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10. One of the most beautiful beaches in the world--or at least in the
U. S.--is located in California, in the city of LaJolla.
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Correct.
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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11. Let us go then, you and I is the opening of a famous poem by T. S.
Eliot.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(D) Quotation marks are necessary to indicate the words of a poem.
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12. One of the earliest magazines to concern itself with sex in America,
PLAYBOY has increased its popularity by leaps and bounds.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "Leaps and bounds" is a cliche.
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13. The columnist inquired of the legislator, "What percentage of the
country's budget will be devoted to national defense"?
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(D) The question mark belongs inside the quotation marks.
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14. She is awfully happy that you were able to attend the performance
last night.
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a
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(A) The correct word is "very," not "awfully."
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15. If you want to succeed, don't put all your eggs in one basket, but use
a variety of approaches.
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C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(C) "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is a cliche.
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