TASK 1
Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. The second type of question consists of sentences with four underlined words or phrases. Choose the one word or phrase that is incorrect in standard written English. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.
1. The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.
A. has
B. with its
C. and
D. although has
Answer B
Reason: Because there is a comma between the forest and is a house, the clause in the middle is just for explain
2. Despite the polar bear’s tremendous weight and height, __________ of sprinting at tremendous speed.
A. it is capable
B. is capable
C. it is able
D. ability
Answer: A
Reason: “despite” is a conjunction
3.
Having multiple sclerosis has
diminished Mr. Wilson’s physical condition,
but
his ability to maintain a positive attitude and continue
working an
inspiration.
Answer: Working an
Reason: working an is a wrong because the sentence has no verb
4. The
huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees
contribution to the
success
of Starbucks, Barney’s and
other coffee purveyors.
Answer : Contribution
Reason : verb required to be
has contributed
5. Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are characteristic of the drug.
A. just before going to sleep to inject themselves
B. to inject themselves just before going to sleep
C. to inject just before going to sleep themselves
D. injecting themselves just before going to sleep
Answer: B
Reason: advice is a sentence followed by to infinitive
6. After it had
conclude work on the budget,
the legislature
adjourned until the
next session.
Answer: conclude
Reason: past perfect has the structure of had + v3 (concluded)
7. Even when
awarded a scholarship, a student generally must still
paying for
books,
living expenses, and
other costs.
Answer:
Paying
Reason: After modal should be followed by Verb 1 'pay'
8. The U.S. government, along with a number of states, is
fight a
protracted
legal battle with tobacco companies in order to obtain relief for the huge
medical costs caused by smoking.
Answer: fight
Reason: should use verb + ing
9. The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid future conflicts.
A. have recently reach
B. recently reach
C. have reached recently
D. have recently reached
Answer: D
Reason: The modifier of time can appear between the auxiliary and main verb
10. The teachers are
expecting to call
tomorrow a meeting in order to
review the
disciplinary problems.
Answer: tomorrow a meeting
Reason: “meeting” is wrong, based on the formula S + V + Comp + Mod, complement appears first after the verb.
Task 2
Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.
1. The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided __________ additional tests.
A. should order
B. to order
C. he should ordering
D. ordering
Answer: B
Reason: verbs that are always followed by infinitive
2. Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________ Melissa a great advantage in her job, because she is the only person in the company with that knowledge.
A. have given
B. given
C. giving
D. has given
Answer: D
Reason: has given because it is present perfect tense
Task 3
Directions: Correct the sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.
3. The disagreement is between we.
Answer: The disagreement is between us.
Reason: we for subject, us for object
4. She is known for herself contributions to art.
Answer: She is known for her contributions to art.
Reason: "her contributions" is a possessive adjective
5. After a difficult ordeal, her and Robert felt great relief.
Answer: After a difficult ordeal, she and Robert felt great relief
Reason: she more ideal because the sentence focuses more on the subject verb
