Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling, punctuation and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option.

A. A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identified;

B. it can also be elicited and be manipulated under experimental conditions.

C. Not only speech enables man to handle and pass on more complicated ideas,

D. it also enables him to accummulate them.

E. He gave me a gun to shoot.

  1. A only

  2. B only

  3. D only

  4. A and E
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) B suffers from the repetitive use of 'be'.

Sentences beginning with negative words place the auxiliary before the noun. The correct usage in C should, therefore, be “Not only does …”.

D has incorrect spellings for 'accumulate'.

E ought to use preposition 'with' after “shoot”.

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