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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 nor error)
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1. Do not change or alter the essay once it has been sent to the typist.
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b
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2
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(B) The sentence is wordy; "change or alter" is redundant.
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2. It is true that then there were no problems at that time.
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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; "at that time" is redundant when used with
"then."
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3. The amount of tests being scheduled for next week is overwhelming, and
weak students will have to devote that weekend to study.
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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 "number," not "amount."
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4. Lavish praise was given to the winner of the Nobel Prize.
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e
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Correct.
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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5. The wheels of time slowly grind their hands to the awaited end.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) Since "wheels" do not have "hands," this is a mixed metaphor.
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6. James just is going to the party and then will return home to complete
his obligations.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(D) "Just" is a misplaced modifier and should follow "is," not "James."
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7. She is as pure as the newly driven snow and as good as gold.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "As pure as the newly driven snow" and "as good as gold" are cliches.
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8. He certainly has the ability to develop his ideas better than other
students in the class.
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B
Correct.
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B
(E) This sentence is correct.
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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 nor error)
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9. From an ascetic point of view, the paintings certainly are needed to
enhance the surroundings.
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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 "aesthetic," not "ascetic."
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10. She is the sort of a woman you can depend on to carry out all her duties
with ease.
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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; the correct phrase is "sort of," not "sort of a."
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11. You need not report to the committee unless you truly want to.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(E) This sentence is correct.
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12. He began to feel his life tick away slowly, ebbing away from the shore.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) Since the words "tick" and "ebbing" are not consistent images, this is
an example of a mixed metaphor.
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13. For every hundred dollars I earn, I put ten dollars aside to save for
a rainy day.
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c
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "To save for a rainy day" is a cliche.
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14. Mrs. Wall is as proud as a peacock that she has four grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
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Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
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(C) "Proud as a peacock" is a cliche.
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15. I subscribe to a daily newspaper and to a weekly news magazine I also
watch a nightly news show on television.
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d
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C
Correct.
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wrong answer explanation
C
(D) A period or semicolon is needed after "magazine."
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