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Choose the non-finite clause in the given sentence:
I am so excited to be here.

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  1. I am so excited

  2. to be here

  3. excited to be here

  4. No option

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause.

Option B contains an infinitive phrase "to be", which is a verb form, it does not show any tense, hence it is a non-finite clause and option B is correct.
Option A shows a tense: "am" is a verb in the present tense. Hence it isn't a non-finite clause and option A is incorrect.
Option C option does not qualify as a clause, hence it is incorrect.
Option D is incorrect because the answer lies in B.

Complete the sentence with a relative clause:
George ordered an enormous steak, __________________.

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  1. It wasn't well - done

  2. Which cost him a lot

  3. Was very delicious

  4. He ate all by himself

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Non-defining relative clauses are made of relative pronouns like "which" in order to give us non-essential information about something, here the steak. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to this goal, hence incorrect. 

On January 15, 1991, completing the longest hot air balloon flight, was the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer,' flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.


Choose the best sequence of words for the sentence given.

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  1. NO CHANGE

  2. On January 15, 1991, Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson flew the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer' from Japan to Northern Canada, completing the longest hot air balloon flight.

  3. On January 15, 1991, the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer,' completing the longest hot air balloon flight, was flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.

  4. On January 15, 1991, completing the longest hot air balloon flight, the 'Virgin Pacific Flyer' was flown by Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson from Japan to Northern Canada.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The implied meaning is that on a particular date, a hot air balloon flown by two persons completed the longest hot air balloon flight. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express the meaning in this sequence, hence incorrect.

Rearrange the given parts to form a meaningful sentence. 

A) As the name suggests
B) giant or coastal redwoods thrive
C) where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth
D) in the humid
E) moist climate of the Northern Californian coast
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  1. As the name suggests, where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth, giant or coastal redwoods thrive in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast.

  2. As the name suggests, giant or coastal redwoods thrive in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast, where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth.

  3. As the name suggests, in the humid, moist climate of the Northern Californian coast, giant or coastal redwoods thrive where marine fog provides the right conditions for their growth.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TH implied meaning is that the eponymous(A,) trees thrive(B) in a particular climate(D,E) where a particular factor provides optimal growth conditions(C). Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not follow this sequence, hence incorrect. 

He gave away the beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him when he was in a sullen mood.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

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  1. When he was in a sullen mood, he gave away the beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him.

  2. He gave away the beautiful porcelain, when he was in a sullen mood, that his uncle had graciously given him.

  3. The beautiful porcelain that his uncle had graciously given him, he gave away when he was in a sullen mood.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Since the sullen mood is an adverb for the action of giving away, the clause "when...mood" should be placed nearest to "he gave away..." without changing the meaning. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence incorrect. 

James was enjoying a quiet afternoon when Amy and Ted visited him playing his piano.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

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  1. James was playing his piano when Amy and Ted visited him enjoying a quiet afternoon.

  2. When Amy and Ted visited him playing his piano, James was enjoying a quiet afternoon.

  3. James was enjoying a quiet afternoon playing his piano, when Amy and Ted visited him.

  4. NO CHANGE

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since "playing his piano" is qualified by "when...visited him", these should be placed close together. Hence, option C is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence these are incorrect. 

The students told the teacher how strict she was when she allowed them to speak.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

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  1. NO CHANGE

  2. When she allowed them to speak, the students told the teacher how strict she was.

  3. The students told the teacher, when she allowed them to speak, how strict she was.

  4. How strict she was is what the students told the teacher when she allowed them to speak.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Since the "students ..teacher" is qualified by the adverbial clause, "When...speak", these should be placed close together, hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not place the qualifying clauses together, hence incorrect. 

Collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies, which was once a popular hobby, and rearing them for release into the wild.


Choose the best sequence of words for the sentence given.

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  1. NO CHANGE

  2. Collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies and rearing them for release into the wild, which was once a popular hobby.

  3. Collecting butterflies, which was once a popular hobby, has largely been replaced by photographing and recording butterflies and rearing them for release into the wild.

  4. Which was once a popular hobby, collecting butterflies has largely been replaced by photographing and recording them and rearing them for release into the wild.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since, "which...hobby" qualifies "collecting butterflies", these should be placed next to each other. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not fit this description, hence incorrect. 

Choose which of the following underlined part of the sentence has an error. If there is no error in the sentence then select option E.
A. Shipwrecked on a desert island, coconuts and B. other fruits C. formed the basis of the D. sailors diet

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  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. No error

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shipwrecked qualifies the sailors. Hence, these should be placed together. Therefore, Option A is correct, as the word shipwrecked is place in the wrong part of the clause. The rest of the options do not contain any errors in the sentence, hence these are not suitable.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:

The acrobat did not perform the stunts which had been taught him to his satisfaction.

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  1. NO CHANGE

  2. The acrobat did not perform the stunts, which had been taught to him, to his satisfaction.

  3. The acrobat did not to his satisfaction perform the stunts which had been taught to him.

  4. To his satisfaction, the acrobat did not perform the stunts which had been taught him.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sentence as such requires no change, except the demarcation of the clauses by commas, for the word" stunts" is qualified by "which ...him" and placed together. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not completely adhere to the goal, hence incorrect.