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Grammar & Writing
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ERRORS WITH MODIFIERS......................................................................................................... 2
COMBINING INDEPENDENT CLAUSES .................................................................................. 4
PUNCTUATION ...........................................................................................................................13
GRAMMAR STANDARD TEST...................................................................................................19
PARAGRAPHS INTEGRATION .................................................................................................21
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Errors with Modifiers
Misplaced Modifiers
Modifiers  whether they are words, phrases, or clauses  should be placed as
close as possible to the words they modify. When they are not, confusing ideas
sometimes result. What does the following sentence mean?
- Julian is following a stray cat wearing yellow sneakers.
The writer probably meant that Julian, not the cat, was wearing yellow
sneakers. However, that is not what the sentence says. This is an example of a
misplaced modifier.
A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase whose meaning is unclear because it is
out of place.
To correct a misplaced modifier, move the modifier closer to the word it
modifies.
- Wearing yellow sneakers, Julian is following a stray cat.
Here are some other examples:
Incorrect: Carmen bought milk from the grocery store that was spoiled.
Correct Carmen bought milk that was spoiled from the grocery store.
Incorrect: Sharon read a story about a woman who won the lottery in the
elevator.
Correct: In the elevator, Sharon read a story about a woman who won the
lottery.
Dangling Modifiers
Another sentence problem is the dangling modifier. This error is sometimes
more difficult to identify than the misplaced modifier.
A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause that does not modify any word in the
sentence.
- While entering the cave, bats flew out of the darkness.
Who entered the cave? The bats? You probably know what the writer means,
but the message isn’t quite clear. While entering the cave does not modify a
word in the sentence.
There are two ways to correct a dangling modifier.
(I) One way is to change the dangling modifier into a dependent clause. (Add a
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subject to the phrase.)
- While I was entering the cave, bats flew out of the darkness.
(II) A second way to correct a dangling modifier is to add a word for the phrase
to modify. When rewriting the sentence, place the modifier as close as possible
to the word it modifies.
- While entering the cave, I heard bats fly out of the darkness.
Here is another example:
Incorrect: To get home quickly, a creepy path by the river was
taken.
(Who wants to get home quickly?)
Correct: To get home quickly, they took a creepy path by the river.
Correct: Because they wanted to get home quickly, a creepy path by the river
was taken.
Underline the misplaced or dangling modifier in each sentence below. Then
rewrite the sentence to correct it. If there is no error, write OK in the blank.
Example: While reading an exciting book, Gretchen’s telephone rang.
⇒ While Gretchen was reading an exciting book, her telephone rang.
1. Your bill should be paid before going on vacation.
2. Hanging on the wall, Javier stared at the beautiful painting.
3. After cooking breakfast, the fan had to be turned on to remove the
smoke.
4. To remember my childhood stories, I wrote them in a diary.
5. The parade included clowns, elephants, and bands beginning on
Bradford Road.
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Combining Independent Clauses
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences into one.
6. - He did not return from his camping trip until 6:00 a.m.
- We were all frantic with worry.
(A) He did not return from his camping trip until 6:00 a.m.; however we
were all frantic with worry.
(B) While we were all frantic with worry, he did not return from his
camping trip until 6:00 a.m.
(C) He did not return from his camping trip until 6:00 a.m., whether
we were all frantic with worry.
(D) Because he did not return from his camping trip until 6:00 a.m., we
were all frantic with worry.
7. - Everyone likes Earl.
- I think he is sneaky.
(A) That everyone likes Earl, I think he is sneaky.
(B) Everyone likes Earl, whereas I think he is sneaky.
(C) Everyone likes Earl, when I think he is sneaky.
(D) Everyone likes Earl, or I think he is sneaky.
8. - Maya is an intelligent woman.
- Maya cannot read or write.
(A) Maya cannot read or write, while she is an intelligent woman.
(B) Maya cannot read or write and is an intelligent woman.
(C) Although Maya cannot read or write, she is an intelligent woman.
(D) Being an intelligent woman, Maya cannot read or write.
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9. - This area of the country is called “Tornado Alley.”
- Many tornadoes roar through here every spring.
(A) Many tornadoes roar through here every spring, while this area of
the country is called “Tornado Alley.”
(B) Many tornadoes roar through here every spring, but this area of the
country is called “Tornado Alley.”
(C) Many tornadoes roar through here every spring; therefore, this area
of the country is called “Tornado Alley.”
(D) This area of the country is called “Tornado Alley”; meanwhile,
many tornadoes roar through here every spring.
10. - The owl parrot looks like a bird of prey.
- The owl parrot feeds on vegetable matter.
(A) The owl parrot looks like a bird of prey; however, it feeds on
vegetable matter.
(B) Feeding on vegetable matter, the owl parrot looks like a bird of prey.
(C) Looking like a bird of prey, the owl parrot feeds on vegetable matter.
(D) The owl parrot feeds on vegetable matter, and it looks like a bird of
prey.
11. - Mr. Markley has an unpleasant personality.
- Mr. Markley is a crook.
(A) Mr. Markley has an unpleasant personality, and furthermore he’s a
crook.
(B) Mr. Markley has an unpleasant personality, although he is a crook.
(C) While he is a crook, Mr. Markley has an unpleasant personality.
(D) Being a crook, Mr. Markley has an unpleasant personality.
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12. - We never had food fights in our cafeteria or ditched classes.
- We did smoke in the Girls’ Room.
(A) We never had food fights in our cafeteria or ditched classes, but we
did smoke in the Girls’ Room.
(B) Because we never had food fights in our cafeteria or ditched classes,
we smoked in the Girls’ Room.
(C) We never had food fights in our cafeteria or ditched lasses, so we did
smoke in the Girls’ Room.
(D) We never had food’ fights in our cafeteria or ditched classes and
smoke in the Girls’ Room.
13. - The rattling of chains in the dungeon of art ancient castle surely must
be frightening.
- It cannot be as frightening as the faint sensation one sometimes gets,
upon entering an ordinary, well-lighted, modern house, that something
is wrong.
(A) The rattling of chains in the dungeon of an ancient castle surely
must be frightening, so it cannot be as frightening as the faint sensation
one sometimes gets, upon entering an ordinary, well-lighted, modern
house, that something is wrong.
(B) The rattling of chains in the dungeon of an ancient castle surely
must be frightening, and it cannot be as frightening as the faint
sensation one sometimes gets, upon entering an ordinary, well-lighted,
modern house, that something is wrong.
(C) The rattling of chains in the dungeon of an ancient castle surely
must be frightening, but it cannot be as frightening as the faint sensation
one sometimes gets, upon entering an ordinary, well-lighted, modern
house, that something is wrong.
(D) The rattling of chains in the dungeon of an ancient castle surely
must be frightening, or it cannot be as frightening as the faint sensation
one sometimes gets, upon entering an ordinary, well-lighted, modern
house, that something is wrong.
14. - I was afraid of the dark.
- I always slept with the light on.
(A) I was afraid of the dark, to where I always slept with the light on.
(B) Although I was afraid of the dark, I always slept with the light on.
(C) I always slept with the light on being afraid of the dark.
(D) I was afraid of the dark, so I always slept with the light on.
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15. - Insomnia does not usually begin as a physical problem.
- It can affect one’s physical health.
(A) Insomnia is not usually a physical problem; therefore, it can affect
one’s physical health.
(B) Insomnia is not usually a physical problem, yet it can affect one’s
physical health.
(C) Insomnia not usually a physical problem can affect one’s physical
health.
(D) Insomnia is not usually a physical problem, so it can affect one’s
physical health.
16. - True narcolepsy is the sudden and irresistible onset of sleep during
waking hours.
- True narcolepsy is extremely dangerous.
(A) While true narcolepsy is the sudden and irresistible onset of sleep
during waking hours and is extremely dangerous.
(B) The sudden and irresistible onset of sleep during waking hours,
which is true narcolepsy but extremely dangerous.
(C) True narcolepsy is the sudden and irresistible onset of sleep during
waking hours, yet narcolepsy is extremely dangerous.
(D) True narcolepsy is the sudden and irresistible onset of sleep during
waking hours, and it is extremely dangerous.
17. - There has been much interest in dreams throughout the ages.
- The empirical, scientific study of dreams is relatively new.
(A) Despite much interest in dreams throughout the ages, the empirical,
scientific study of dreams being relatively new.
(B) There has been much interest in dreams throughout the ages, yet the
empirical, scientific study of dreams is relatively new.
(C) While much interest in dreams throughout the ages, although the
empirical, scientific study of dreams is relatively new.
(D) There has been much interest in dreams throughout the ages, for the
empirical, scientific study of dreams is relatively new.
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18. - Watching a TV show is a passive behavior.
- Playing a computer game is an interactive one.
(A) Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, or playing a computer
game is an interactive one.
(B) Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, for playing a computer
game is an interactive one.
(C) Watching a TV show is a passive behavior, but playing a computer
game is an interactive one.
(D) Being that playing a computer game is an interactive one, watching a
TV show is a passive behavior.
19. - Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law.
- He was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
(A) That he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated, Socrates
taught that we should question everything, even the law.
(B) Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law, so
he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
(C) Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law,
which he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
(D) Socrates taught that we should question everything, even the law,
for he was both greatly loved and profoundly hated.
20. - Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into the
ship’s wake, then release them again.
- To kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck.
(A) Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into
the ship’s wake, then release them again, for to kill the albatross was
thought to be bad luck
(B) With baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake, sailors are said to
catch albatrosses then release them again, so to kill the albatross was
thought to be bad luck
(C) Sailors are said to catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into
the ship’s wake, then release them again, or to kill the albatross was
thought to be bad luck.
(D) To kill the albatross was thought to be bad luck, sailors are said to
catch albatrosses with baited hooks let down into the ship’s wake, then
release them again.
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21. - The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to
identify at first.
- Nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it.
(A) The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to
identify at first, so nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know
they have it.
(B) The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to
identify at first, yet nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know
they have it.
(C) Nearly half of all people with diabetes do not know they have it,
and the symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually and are hard to
identify at first.
(D) The symptoms of diabetes often develop gradually for nearly half of
all people with diabetes do not know they have it and are hard to
identify at first.
22. - The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected.
- Voltaire spent almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
(A) The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, so he spent
almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
(B) The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected with almost a
year imprisoned in the Bastille.
(C) The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, or he spent
almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
(D) The French philosopher Voltaire was greatly respected, yet he spent
almost a year imprisoned in the Bastille.
23. - I must buy some new shoes to wear to the prom.
- My date, Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops.
(A) Unless my date, Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops, I must
buy some new shoes to wear to the prom.
(B) I must buy some new shoes to wear to the prom, and my date,
Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops.
(C) I must buy some new shoes to wear to the prom, for my date,
Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops.
(D) My date, Donnie, will be upset if I wear my flip-flops while I must
buy some new shoes to wear to the prom.
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24. - Sylvia is loaded with money.
- She can afford that trip to Silver Dollar City.
(A) Sylvia is loaded with money, or she can afford that trip to Silver
Dollar City.
(B) Sylvia is loaded with money, but she can afford that trip to Silver
Dollar City.
(C) Sylvia is loaded with money, so she can afford that trip to Silver
Dollar City.
(D) Sylvia is loaded with money, yet she can afford that trip to Silver
Dollar City.
25. - The rules of statistics say that it is possible for all the air in a room to
move to one corner.
- This is extremely unlikely.
(A) The rules of statistics say that it is possible for all the air in a room
to move to one corner, or this is extremely unlikely.
(B) The rules of statistics say that it is possible for all the air in a room
to move to one corner, but this is extremely unlikely.
(C) This is extremely unlikely in that the rules of statistics say that it is
possible for all the air in a room to move to one corner.
(D) For all the air in a room to move to one corner, this is extremely
unlikely, according to the rules of statistics saying that it is possible.
26. - I must buy my dog a new license.
- If I don’t, I will have to pay a fine.
(A) I must buy my dog a new license, and I will have to pay a fine.
(B) I must buy my dog a new license; I will have to pay a fine.
(C) Unless I buy my dog a new license, I will have to pay a fine.
(D) I will have to pay a fine since I must buy my dog a new license.
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27. - Bats are not rodents.
- Bats bear a surface resemblance to a winged mouse.
(A) Bats are not rodents, although they do bear a resemblance to a
winged mouse.
(B) Bats are not rodents that they bear a surface resemblance to a
winged mouse
(C) Bats are not rodents, when they bear a surface resemblance to a
winged mouse.
(D) Bats are not rodents, if they bear a surface resemblance to a winged
mouse.
28. - Art is not only found in the museum or concert hall.
- Art can be found in the expressive behavior of ordinary people, as well.
(A) Art can be found not only in the museum or concert hall, and it can
be found in the expressive behavior of ordinary people, as well.
(B) In the museum or concert hall, art can be found not only there and
in the expressive behavior of ordinary people, as well.
(C) Although in the expressive behavior of ordinary people, as well, art
can be found not only in the museum or concert hall.
(D) Art can be found not only in the museum or concert hall, but in
the expressive behavior of ordinary people, as well.
29. - In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming.
- It gives her a sense of unlimited freedom.
(A) In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, although it
gives her a sense of unlimited freedom.
(B) In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming while it gives
her a sense of unlimited freedom.
(C) In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, where it gives
her a sense of unlimited freedom.
(D) In lucid dreams, the dreamer knows she is dreaming, which gives
her a sense of unlimited freedom.
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30. - The airport is called the Glynco Jetport.
- The airline reservations and travel systems refer to its location as
Brunswick, Georgia.
(A) Where the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline
reservations and travel systems refer to the location as Brunswick,
Georgia.
(B) But the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline reservations
and travel systems refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia.
(C) Even though the airline reservations and travel systems refer to the
location as Brunswick, Georgia, the airport is called the Glynco Jetport.
(D) When the airport is called the Glynco Jetport, the airline
reservations refer to the location as Brunswick, Georgia, and the travel
systems.
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Punctuation
Correct the punctuation error for each sentence if any. Or, put “OK.”
31. Into the room as quickly as we could; we rushed to save the rest of our
supplies.
32. The picture is an unforgettable one; I shall always see that smile on his
face.
33. The teams competed against each other in volleyball, and relays.
34. We kept score and the winner received a prize.
35. I had lost the race; I just couldn’t run any faster.
36. Ill never forget the look on her face.
37. Willing to learn the rules Phil listened to our advice.
38. Skating over thin ice is a very dangerous past time.
39. Smoothly silently we glided over the ice.
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40. On the morning of the third day the rescue team finally reached us.
41. Harry Smith, my father’s best friend, teaches in one of the nearby
towns.
42. No, I just can’t see how you could ask me to do that.
43. The scouts, tired and hungry, came into the camp at the end of the long
hike.
44. Lake Luzerne a town in the foothills of the Adirondacks, is just south of
Lake George.
45. My brother, who is a senior in high school, plans to become an
electrical engineer.
46. Wishing to please his parents has been the principal cause of his efforts.
47. Franklin D. Roosevelt a victim of polio could have escaped that disease
if he had lived twenty years later.
48. Yes is a word that is rarely used by him.
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49. I saw Helen but she failed to see me.
50. His request included the following four hand kerchiefs, two pairs of
woolen gloves and a copy of the Manual.
51. The basic requirements are: goodwill, willing ness to help others, and
time to devote to our work.
52. I read the New York Times regularly.
53. “Must I follow his advice?”, I asked. “I am fully capable of doing it on
my own!”
Read each of the following carefully and then, put a letter (A-E) to indicate the
sentence contains an error.
A
in the use of an apostrophe
B
in the use of a period
C
in the use of a comma
D
in the use of quotation marks
E
if the sentence contains no error
54. “Give me one chance!” I pleaded, “I know I can do it.”
55. Listen to the music; let its quiet soothing strains melt away your cares.
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56. Paul, who is my favorite cousin, is a member of the varsity baseball
team.
57. “If he solves the problem, I said, he will win the prize!”
58. Its really time for his plans to be successful.
59. “Here’s to your good health!” he shouted.
60. Peanut butter and jelly or cream cheese and olives can make the most
tempting sandwiches.
61. Mr. Edwards, my homeroom teacher is very understanding.
62. When he finally arrived it was too late.
63. I know that I shall try but never succeed.
64. It was much too late when he finally arrived.
65. He has a part-time job selling mens’ ties.
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66. Our present needs include a first baseman’s mitt.
67. Who said that this was a man’s world!
68. What he doesnt know should be his chief concern.
69. Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain is my favorite humorist.
70. He is not well-trained; nevertheless he plans to do the work all by
himself this time.
71. Seeing that all of the work was completed was my principal concern.
72. I wondered whether I could ever be as generous as Milton.
73. The package, bulky and heavy blocked the entrance to the room.
74. Because he had missed the last bus he did not come to the meeting.
75. Seeing that all of the work had been done I decided to take the
afternoon off.
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76. I know that I shall try but he will be the successful one.
77. That he had missed the last bus was no reason for his refusing to attend
the meeting.
78. “When,” I asked, “will you learn to be more patient!”
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Grammar Standard Test
Locate the grammatical error, if any, for each of the following sentences.
Or, choose (E) if there is none.
79. A partnership is an association of two or more persons who agree
(A)
(B)
(C)
to be co-owners of any business for profit.
(D)
80. Because their afraid of air travel, my mother and my Aunt Felicia
(A)
(B)
(C)
have decided to take the train from Chicago to New Orleans.
(D)
81. The change from day to night results the rotation of the Earth .
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
82. The United States has a younger population as most other major
(A)
(B)
(C)
industrial countries .
(D)
83. All tribe of North American Indians were divided into small
(A)
(B)
groups called clans.
(C)
(D)
84. Every decade, a few popular television shows transcends mere
(A)
(B)
cleverness and high ratings to reflect the social issues of our times.
(C)
(D)
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85. Akuce Ganuktibm, she spent her life working with the health and
(A)
(B)
welfare of the families of workers.
(C)
(D)
86. Fireflies product light through a complex chemical reaction that
(A)
(B)
takes place within their abdominal cells.
(C)
(D)
87. Species like snakes , lizards, coyotes, squirrels, and jack rabbits seems
(A)
(B)
to exist quite happily in the desert.
(C)
(D)
88. The staff at the university library deserve recognition for helping to
(A)
(B)
locate the many sources needed for the successful completion of my
(C)
(D)
doctoral dissertation.
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Paragraphs Integration
(1)
Soil conservation is an important aim, which doesn’t have to be expensive. (2)
It is surprising what can be achieved in the short term. (3) Soil can be improved.
(4)
Its loss can be prevented.
(5)
There are different techniques when it comes to soil erosion, but there are
really just two main techniques which are used to control it. (6) There is either
biologically based or physically based. (7) The most important with biological
conservation is choosing the right crop. (8) This depends on the site. (9) Crops
with roots that bind the soil are better than those that don’t. (10) You have to
have enough growth to ensure adequate ground cover, or erosion will not be
prevented. (11) And plowing along the contour can also be a key reducing factor.
(12)
Once plants are established, not only is the soil protected by them but other
plants are encouraged because of the organic material provided.
(13)
Another thing you can do is physical protection. (14) A battery of measures
are proven effective and include terracing and wind breaks. (15) Maintenance is
essential because when ditches are blocked, even more erosion occurs, and
eventually the ground can lose its fertility. (16) Wind and water can be
detrimental, and if vegetation does not regenerate, desert conditions can occur.
(17)
Soil erosion is a natural process, but it is important to prevent it because it
can affect farming, and even urban people will feel the economic and
environmental consequences.
89. Which of the following is the best way to combine sentences 3 and 4?
Soil can be improved. Its loss can be prevented.
(A) Soil can be improved and its loss can be prevented.
(B) Soil can be improved however its loss can be prevented.
(C) Soil can be improved in order to prevent its loss.
(D) Soil can be improved and its loss prevented.
(E) Soil can be improved and prevented.
90. The author could best improve the first paragraph by
(A) acknowledging the limitations of current preventative techniques
(B) incorporating specific examples
(C) explaining the importance of soil conservation
(D) including more personal opinions
(E) defining the parameters of short term versus long term
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91. Which of the following is the best revision of sentence 5?
There are different techniques when it comes to soil erosion, but there
are really just two main techniques which are used to control it.
(A) There are different techniques when it comes to soil erosion, but
there are really just two main techniques.
(B) There are different techniques but really just two which are used to
control soil erosion.
(C) There are two main techniques used to control soil erosion.
(D) Two main techniques are going to control soil erosion.
(E) Two main techniques control it.
92. Which of the following is the best revision of the italicized portion of
sentence 12?
…, not only is the soil protected by them but other plants are encouraged
because of the organic material provided.
(A) not only is the soil protected but other plants are encouraged
because they are provided with organic material
(B) they not only protect the soil but encourage other plants by
providing organic material
(C) they not only protect soil but provide organic material
(D) not only do they protect soil but encourage other plants because
they provide them with organic material
(E) they not only protect the soil but encourage other plants by organic
material
93. In sentence 13, the phrase “Another thing you can do is” can be made
more specific if revised as
(A) Something else you can do to prevent it is
(B) Some other alternative to use is to do
(C) Another alternative is when you try
(D) There is another way which is the way of
(E) Another way to prevent soil erosion is to use
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94. The best revision of sentence 14 is
A battery of measures are proven effective and include terracing and wind
breaks.
(A) (as it is)
(B) A battery of measures, including terracing and wind breaks, has
proven effective.
(C) A battery of measures are proving effective and include terracing
and wind breaks.
(D) A battery of measures is proving effective and had included terracing
and wind breaks.
(E) A battery of measure&, including terracing and wind breaks, have
proven effective.
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Answer Key
15. B
Errors with Modifiers
1. Your bill should be paid before you go on
vacation.
or
Before going on vacation, you should pay
your bill.
2. Javier stared at the beautiful painting
hanging on the wall.
16. D
17. B
18. C
19. B
20. A
21. A
3. After cooking breakfast, I had to turn on
the fan to remove the smoke.
or
After breakfast was cooked, the fan had to
be turned on to remove the smoke.
22. D
4. OK
26. C
5. The parade, which began on Bradford
Road, included clowns, elephants, and
bands.
27. A
Combining Independent Clauses
30. C
6. D
23. C
24. C
25. B
28. D
29. D
Punctuation
7. B
8. C
31. Into the room as quickly as we could, we
rushed to save the rest of our supplies.
9. C
32. OK
10. A
33. The teams competed against each other in
volleyball and relays.
(Remove the comma.)
11. A
12. A
34. OK
13. C
35. OK
14. D
36. I’ll never forget the look on her face.
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37. Willing to learn the rules, Phil listened to
our advice.
61. C
comma error
62. C
comma error
38. OK
63. E
correct
39. Smoothly and silently, we glided over the
ice.
64. E
correct
40. On the morning of the third day, the
rescue team finally reached us.
65. A
apostrophe error
66. A
apostrophe error
41. OK
67. E
correct
42. OK
68. A
apostrophe error
43. OK
69. C
comma error
44. Lake Luzerne, a town in the foothills of
the Adirondacks, is just south of Lake
George.
70. C
comma error
71. E
correct
45. OK
72. E
correct
73. C
comma error
74. C
comma error
75. C
comma error
76. C
comma error
48. “Yes” is a word that is rarely used by him.
77. E
correct
49. OK
78. C
comma error
46. OK
47. Franklin D. Roosevelt, a victim of polio,
could have escaped that disease if he had
lived twenty years later.
50. His request included the following four
hand kerchiefs, two pairs of woolen
gloves, and a copy of the Manual.
51. OK
52. I read the “New York Times” regularly.
53. “Must I follow his advice?” I asked. “I am
fully capable of doing it on my own!”
(Remove the comma.)
54. B
period error
55. C
comma error
56. E
correct
57. D
quotation marks error
58. A
apostrophe error
59. A
apostrophe error
60. E
correct
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Grammar Standard Test
79. D
any → some
80. A
their → they’re
81. C
results → results in
82. B
as → than
83. A
all tribe ⇒ all tribes
84. B
transcends → transcend (subjectverb agreement)
85. A
, she → should omitted (Akuce
Ganuktibm spent her life…)
86. A
product → produce
87. B
seems → seem
88. B
deserve → deserves
Paragraphs Integration
89. D
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90. C
91. C
92. B
93. E
94. B
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