Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. If not, select one of the other choices.

In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. Your selection should result in the most effective sentence - clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

You cannot think so vilely of me as in opinion that in my old age I would smirch the fair name of my family.

  1. You cannot think so vilely of me as in opinion that

  2. You cannot think so vile of me as to opine that

  3. You cannot think so vile of me so as to opine that

  4. You cannot think so vilely about me so as to opine that

  5. You cannot think so vilely of me as to opine that
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence exhibits incorrect noun usage. 'As in opinion' ought to be replaced by 'as to opine'. Option (E) rectifies the error.

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