GRAMMAR TEST 1

GRAMMAR TEST 1

1.Illiteracy is an enormousproblem,AitaffectsBmillions of people worldwide,Cand is animpediment toDsocial progress.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

2.The company presidenthas takenAsteps to ensure thatsheBcan handle the pressure and anxietyassociated withCthe job,includingDjoining a yoga class and enlisting the support of a network of friends.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

3.If you aresure thatAyou are in theright,Byouwould notCmind an independentexamination ofDthe case.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

4.The unioninsistedAon an increase intheirBmembersCstarting pay, and threatened to call a strike if the companyrefused toDmeet the demand.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

5.Television viewers claimthatAthe number of scenesdepictingBalcohol consumptionhaveCincreased dramaticallyoverDthe last decade.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

6.Employees withlessApersonal problemsareBlikelyCto bemoreDproductive.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

7.The three richest men in AmericahaveAassets worth morethanBthecombined assetsCof the sixty poorest countriesofDthe world.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

8.ShipwreckedAon a desert island, coconuts andotherBfruitsformedCthe basis of thesailorsDdiet.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

9.Fifty percent of the people alive todayhaveAnever made a phone call,butBthirty percentstillChave no electricity connections totheirDhomes.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

10.The rhododendron, whichAornamentsso manyBEnglish gardens,isCnot nativetoDEurope.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

11.The farmer should nothave beenAso carelessasBto leave the door of the house unboltedwhenChehad goneDto bed.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

12.A censusAof the islandrevealedBa population ofonlyC10,000peopleD.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

13.The engineer, who is renowned for hisingenuityA,has designedBavery uniqueCcooling system for our new plantinDSpain.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

14.Shoes ofthoseAkindareBbad for the feet;Clow heelsareDbetter.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

15.My father sawhow muchAUncle Tomwas enjoyingBhis early retirement, andCso he decided todo the sameD.No errorE.

A.B.C.D.E.

SENTENCE CORRECTION 1

1.Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface,the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.A. the last competitor's ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow.B. the ski-tip of the last competitor caught the pole and somersaulted in the soft snow.C. the last competitor caught the pole with the tip of her ski, and somersaulted into the soft snow.D. the last competitor caught the pole with her ski-tip, which made her somersault into the soft snow.E. the last competitor somersaulted into the soft snow when the tip of her ski was caught by the pole.

2.The temperature dropped suddenly last night,which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.A. which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.B. which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil.C. and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost.D. and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil.E. and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil.

3.The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herselfas though she were a licensed practitioner.A. as though she were a licensed practitioner.B. as though she was a licensed practitioner.C. like she was a licensed practitioner.D. like as if she was a licensed practitioner.E. as if she was a practitioner with a license.

4.Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.

A. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.B. Our being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow.C. Being abandoned by our friends, we feel great sorrow.D. Abandoned by our friends, sorrow is the result.E. We feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us.

5.Among the many reasons for his defeat in the electionwas his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditions, and his unwarranted attack on his chief opponent.

A. was his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditionsB. were his arrogant assumption that his constituents were incapable of understanding economic conditionsC. were his arrogant assumptions that his constituents were incapable of understanding economical conditionsD. were his arrogant assumption that his constituents would be incapable of understanding economicsE. was the arrogant assumption that his constituents was incapable of understanding economic conditions

6.More and more holidaymakers are choosing to fly to remote islands in search of the perfect beach; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.A. ; seeking sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.B. ; seeking sad, sun, palm trees and not entertainment.C. , with sand, sun, palm trees and no entertainment.D. , they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than entertainment centers.E. ; they seek sand, sun and palm trees, rather than centers of entertainment.

7.The government requiresthat these forms should be submittedbefore the end of the financial year.

A. that these forms should be submittedB. that these forms be submittedC. for these forms to be submittedD. these forms submissionE. these forms should be submitted

8.After arduous months of fighting, the sight of the white flag being raised generatedas much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.A. as much relief on the victor's side than it did on the vanquished.B. as much relief among the victors as among the vanquished.C. as much relief on the victor's side as it did on the vanquished's.D. relief both on the victor's side as well as on the vanquished's.E. relief both for the victor and the vanquished side.

9.The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas,but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.

A. but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.B. but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his contribution.C. but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.D. but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution.E. but instead make sure that the suggestion-maker will receive recognition.

10.It ought to beher with whom you share your secrets, not me.

A. her with whom you share your secrets, not meB. her with whom you share your secrets, not I.C. she with whom you share your secrets, not me.D. she with whom you share your secrets, not I.E. her with who you share your secrets, not me.

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