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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.
Realizing that it was a smooth, carefully finished piece of work, he knelt down and thrust the candle in as far he could reach, under the rough back to the staircase.
- he knelt down and thrust the candle in as far he could reach
- he knelt and thrust the candle as far he could reach
- he knelt down and thrust the candle in as far he can reach
- he knelt down and thrust the candle in as far as he could reach
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.
His immediate task may be to keep the coalition in the state going unless he can think of ways to counter Mr. Hansen's mission to demolish the parent party.
- unless he can think of ways to counter Mr. Hansen's mission
- unless he can think of ways to counter mission of Mr. Hansen
- till he can think of the ways to counter Mr. Hansen's mission
- till he can think the ways to counter mission of Mr. Hansen
- unless he can think about the ways of countering Mr. Hansen's mission
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.
We have our responsibilities towards common man and our plans should give priority for their problems.
- common man and our plans should give priority for their problems.
- common man and our plans should give priority in their problems.
- the common man and our plans should give priority to his problems.
- the common man and our plans should give priority for their problems.
- common man and our plans should give priority to their problem.
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.
He who fails to see any justification for money and time given up to the collection of postage stamps will scarcely deny that these lines of study can scarcely fail to be both fascinating and profitable.
- money and time given up to the collection of postage stamps will scarcely deny
- money spent and time given up to collecting of postage stamps will scarcely deny
- money spent and time given up to the collection of postage stamps will scarcely deny
- money and time given up to the collecting of postage stamps will scarcely deny
- money spent and time given up to postage stamps will scarcely deny
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.
She found the subject difficult at first, but now she is really getting off her stride.
- but now she is really getting off her stride.
- but now she really is getting off her stride.
- but now she is really getting into her stride.
- but she really is getting on her stride now.
- but she is really now getting at her stride.
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.
The differences in the two groups of the party had reached a flashpoint where one group had to part one's way.
- The differences in the two groups of the party had
- The differences within the two groups of the party had
- The differences between the two groups of the party had
- The differences between the two groups in the party had
- The differences of two groups in the party had
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.
During the Miss Universe contest, it was a difficult moment for judges to decide whether Miss India or Miss Greece is the most beautiful.
- to decide whether Miss India or Miss Greece is the most beautiful
- to decide as to whether Miss India or Miss Greece is the most beautiful
- to decide whether Miss India or Miss Greece is more beautiful
- to decide whether Miss India or Miss Greece was more beautiful
- to decide whether Miss India or Miss Greece were beautiful
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.
Had the party dispensed of the contentious issues it would have got the majority on its own.
- Had the party dispensed of the contentious issues
- Was the party dispensed of the contentious issues
- Was the party dispensed without the contentious issues
- Had the party dispensed with the contentious issues
- Had the party dispensed without the contentious issues
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.
This necessitated their regular keep-up and maintenance resulting in the emergence of the whole crop of crafts and mechanics.
- This necessitated their regular keep-up and maintenance
- This made necessary their regular keep-up and maintenance
- This necessitated their regular up-keep and maintenance
- This necessitated their regular keeping and maintenance
- This necessitated their regular keeping-up and maintenance
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.
Three years have passed since the author of the present work ventured to lay them before the public, not without the unusual anxiety.
- since the author of the present work ventured to lay them before the public
- since the author of the present work ventured to lay it before the public
- since the author of the present work laid them before the public
- for the author of the present work to lay it before the public
- for the author of the present work to venture to lay it before the public
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.
Luck served to him so well that what shots were wildly aimed at him, as he dashed by, went wide of striking him.
- Luck served to him so well that what shots were wildly aimed at him
- Luck served him so well that whatever shots were wildly aimed at him
- Luck served him so well that what shots were wildly aimed for him
- Luck served him well enough that what shots were wildly aimed at him
- Luck served to him so well that what shots were wildly aimed for him
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.
The activities of communal organizations and persecution of minorities, which can still be seen in the country, is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.
- is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.
- is the proof that we have had many hurdles to comeover.
- are the proofs that we have many hurdles to comeover.
- are the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.
- is proof that we have had many hurdles to overcome.
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.
In a brief preamble, he touched upon the character of Maria, the reigning Duchess.
- he touched upon the character of Maria, the reigning Duchess.
- he touched on the character of Maria, reigning Duchess.
- he touched the character of Maria, the reigning Duchess.
- he touched at the character of Maria, the reigning Duchess.
- he touched at the character of Maria, who was the reigning Duchess.
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.
One of new editions contain the result of three more years of study and experience, enlightened and aided by very many letters from readers, which served to point out flaws in the previous edition.
- new editions contain the result of three more years of study and experience
- new editions contains the results of three years of study and experience
- new editions contain the results for three more years of study and experience
- new editions contains the result of three more years of study and experience
- new editions contained the result of three more years of study and experience
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.
But it hardly can ignore the long term impact of his rebellion and the message it sends to the party workers.
- But it hardly can ignore the long term impact of
- But it can hardly ignore the long term impact of
- But it cannot ignore the long term impact of
- But hardly can it ignore long term impact of
- But it can ignore hardly the long term impact of
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.
He asked his supporters to prepare them for shouldering greater responsibilities.
- to prepare them for shouldering greater responsibilities.
- preparing them for shouldering greater responsibilities.
- to prepare themselves for shouldering greater responsibilities.
- to prepare them in shouldering greater responsibilities.
- to prepare themselves in shouldering greater responsibilities.
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.
For the old it is only a few benches or steps of old building to sit and brood at days gone away.
- to sit and brood at days gone away.
- to sit and brood on the days gone off.
- to sit and brood over the days gone by.
- to sit and brood for the days gone by.
- to sit and brood at the days gone off.
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.
The fact that the terrorists left no clue has laid credence to the apprehension in certain quarters that it may have been arranged to discredit the army.
- has laid credence to the apprehension
- has laid credence in the apprehension
- have laid credence for the apprehension
- had lent credence for the apprehension
- has lent credence to the apprehension
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.
The rules that should govern them are laid; the absence of children and their excessive numbers are both mentioned.
- The rules that should govern them are laid
- The rules that govern them should be laid down
- The rules which should govern them are laid
- The rules which should govern them were laid down
- The rules that should govern them are laid down
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.
Without the slightest hesitation, he entered the great oak-floored hall, and looked round the wooden wall panels surmounted by the heads and antlers of deer.
- and looked round the wooden wall panels surmounted by the heads
- and had a look on the wooden wall panels surmounted by the heads
- and looked round for the wooden wall panels surmounted with the heads
- and looked round onto the wooden wall panels surmounted with the heads
- and looked round on the wooden wall panels surmounted by the heads
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.
There was something very strange and weird about that sound, which sent a chill of horror through both the hearers, and they laughed the next moment at their fears, for the noise was only such as could be given out by a pair of rusty hinges.
- and they laughed the next moment at their fears
- and they were laughing the next moment at their fears
- but they laughed the next moment at their fears
- and they laughed at the next moment at their fears
- but they laughed at the next moment at their fear
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.
- You cannot think so vilely of me as in opinion that
- You cannot think so vile of me as to opine that
- You cannot think so vile of me so as to opine that
- You cannot think so vilely about me so as to opine that
- You cannot think so vilely of me as to opine that
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.
Across the threshold stepped a tall figure under a wide, featherless hat, and wrapped in a cloak which is loosened as he entered.
- and wrapped in a cloak which is loosened as he entered.
- wrapped in a cloak which he loosened as he entered.
- and wrapped in a cloak which he loosened as he entered.
- and wrapped it in a cloak that is loosened as he entered.
- wrapped in a cloak, loosened as he entered.
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.
Such a consensus denotes a remarkable change of attitude for this very measure had run into trouble in the earlier stages.
- a remarkable change of attitude for this very measure had run into trouble
- a remarkable change of attitude as this very measure had run into trouble
- a remarkable change of attitude because this very measure had run into trouble
- a remarkable change in attitude because this measure was run into very trouble
- a remarkable change of attitude as this measure was run of trouble
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.
All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting asked the party president to make the best use of the political situation in the state.
- All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting asked
- All the legislator, district and city unit president who attended the meeting asked
- All the legislators, district and city unit presidents who attended the meeting had asked
- All the legislators, the district and the city unit presidents those attended the meeting were asked
- All the legislators, district and cities unit presidents, those attended the meeting asked