CAE :: Lesson 25

LOS CURSOS DE INGLES GRATIS PREFERIDOS POR LOS HISPANOHABLANTES

 

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Writing ability

ACTIVITY 103: This test consists of a number of sentences, in each of which some part or the whole is underlined. Each sentence is followed by five alternative versions of the underlined portion. Select the alternative you consider both most correct and most effective according to the requirements of standard written English. Answer A is the same as the original version; if you think the original version is best, select answer A. In considering the answer choices, be attentive to matters of grammar, diction, and syntax, as well as clarity, precision, and fluency. Do not select an answer which alters the meaning of original sentence. Finally check the correct answers.

1.

Her brother along with her parents insist that she remain in school.

 

A.   insist
 B.   insists
 C.   are insisting
 D.   were insisting
 E.   have insisted

2.

Most students like to read these kind of books during their spare time.

 

A.   these kind of books
 B.   these kind of book
 C.   this kind of book
 D.   this kinds of books
 E.   those kind of books

3.

She not only was competent but also friendly in nature.

 

A.   She not only was competent but also friendly
 B.   Not only was she competent but friendly also
 C.   She not only was competent but friendly also
 D.   She was not only competent but also friendly
 E.   She was not only competent but friendly also

4.

In the normal course of events, John will graduate high school and enter college in two years.

 

A.   John will graduate high school and enter
 B.   John will graduate from high school and enter
 C.   John will be graduated from high school and enter
 D.   John will be graduated from high school and enter into
 E.   John will have graduated high school and enter

5.

With the exception of Frank and I, everyone in the class finished the assignment before the bell rang.

 

A.   Frank and I, everyone in the class finished
 B.   Frank and me, everyone in the class finished
 C.   Frank and me, everyone in the class had finished
 D.   Frank and I, everyone in the class had finished
 E.   Frank and me everyone in the class finished
 

CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished  LESSON 25  
at OM Personal CAE - Certificate in Advanced English.
Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you have learnt here.
 

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