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Parallelism and Modifiers

Parallelism, Modif. & Misc. (Difficult)

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The centre should play a leading role not only in formulating policies but also to ensure the speedy implementation.

  1. but also to ensure the speedy implementation
  2. but to ensure the speedy implementation also
  3. but also in ensuring the speedy implementation
  4. but to ensure the speedy implementation
  5. to ensure the speedy implementations
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) Despite their insistence that he (2) will appear when (3) there is an important event, the President (4) schedules press conferences with the news media at his discretion. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

It is (1) not uncommon (2) to come across media reports about how a person had been declared (3) and had been certified dead (4) just so that his relatives could inherit ancestral property. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) The main advertising media (2) include direct (3) mail, radio, television, magazines, and (4) newspaper. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

During audition, it is hoarse and throaty, but as such it is gentle and coherent.

  1. but as such it is gentle and coherent
  2. but as such they are gentle and coherent
  3. but as such are gentle and coherent
  4. but as such the voice is gentle and coherent
  5. but otherwise it is gentle and coherent
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. From the given options (including an option that simply repeats the sentence), choose the option that seeks to correct the error. Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

During his youth, he used to work out ten times as much as he jogged, but today in his middle age he is doing less of it.

  1. but today in his middle age he is doing less of it
  2. but today in his middle age he is doing less of working out
  3. but today in his middle age he is doing little of it
  4. but today in his middle age he is doing less of either
  5. but today in his middle age he is doing little of both
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too, a task commensurate to his strength.

  1. The manager delegated to each of his juniors, who was an effective administrator too
  2. The manager, who was an effective administrator too, delegated to each of his juniors
  3. The manager was an effective administrator too, and delegated to each of his juniors
  4. The manager was an effective administrator too, who delegated to each of his juniors
  5. The manager was an effective administrator, who delegated each of his juniors
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.

It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.

  1. It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.
  2. It is essential to file all applications and transcripts not later than July 1.
  3. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed not later than July 1.
  4. It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed no later than July 1.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.

Depending or factual evidences, argument is seldom used in pleading.

  1. Depending on factual evidences, argument is seldom used in pleading.
  2. Argument is seldom used by pleaders, who depend instead on factual evidence.
  3. Evidence, which is factual, is used in place of argument by pleaders.
  4. Factual evidence is dependent on by pleaders instead of argument.
  5. Instead of factual evidence, depending on argument is used by pleaders.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Animal researchers have identified many behavioral patterns (1) associated with (2) selection of a place to live, avoiding (3) predators, and (4) finding food. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen that they are spontaneous.

  1. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen
  2. Having observed the changes in economy sweeping through the world, it can be seen
  3. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world can be seen
  4. Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world we can see
  5. It can be seen observing the changes in economy sweeping away the world
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that corrects the sentence.

I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room door.

  1. I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party while I was outside their room door.
  2. I saw my parents while I was outside their room door decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.
  3. My parents I saw while decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party outside their room door.
  4. While I was outside their room door, I saw my parents decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party.
  5. While decorating the hall for my surprise birthday party I saw my parents outside their room door.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

Paintings of a religious, ceremonial, or (1) of a character of history (2) tend to elevate (3) their subjects above the level of (4) ordinary existence. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

Seldom have the mathematical theories of games been of practical use in playing real games, although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced.

  1. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced
  2. although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have been enhanced
  3. although they may have enhanced our comprehension of the selection process from among variables
  4. although they may have led to enhance our comprehension of the selection process from among variables
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)

It is essential that vitamins (1) are supplied either by foods (2) or (3) by supplementary tablets for normal growth (4) to occur. (5) No error

  1. (1)
  2. (2)
  3. (3)
  4. (4)
  5. (5)
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are four options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

The whole idea of constructing and to decorate the puja mandaps is a part of skill and creativity.

  1. of decorating the puja mandaps are
  2. of decorate the puja mandaps are
  3. decorating the puja mandaps is
  4. No improvement
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are four options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

Having passed the examination, the college awarded him the best students medal.

  1. the college awarded him best students medal
  2. he was awarded the best students medal by the college
  3. the best students medal of the college was awarded to him
  4. No improvement
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