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 seismograph records oscillation of the ground caused by seismic waves, B. vibrations that travel from its point of origin, through the Earth or along its surface. C. Stories about air travel mishaps are carefully edited out of news programs prepared for in-flight viewing, D. since they have no desire to increase the anxiety E. some passengers already feel about flying.

  1. B and E

  2. B and C

  3. A and D

  4. A, C and D

  5. A, C and E

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

(5) B has an error of pronoun agreement; the plural pronoun 'vibrations' should take the plural possessive pronoun 'their', in place of 'its'. The pronoun 'they' in D has no antecedent and should be replaced by the noun 'the airlines'.