ACTIVITY 122: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.
Many middle-class individuals find that they cannot obtain
good medical attention, despite they need it badly.
A. despite they need it badly B. despite they badly need it C. in spite of they need it badly D. however much they need it E. therefore, they need it badly
2.
During the winter of 2000, Americans discovered the need to conserve
energy and attempts were made to meet the crisis.
A. discovered the need to conserve energy and attempts were made to meet the
crisis B. discovered the need to conserve energy and that the crisis had to be met C. discovered the need to conserve energy and attempted to meet the crisis D. needed to conserve energy and to meet the crisis E. needed to conserve energy and attempts were made to meet the crisis
3.
When one eats in this restaurant, you often find that the prices are
high and that the food is poorly prepared.
A. When one eats in this restaurant, you often find B. When you eat in this restaurant, one often finds C. As you eat in this restaurant, you often find D. If you eat in this restaurant, you often find E. When one ate in this restaurant, he often found
4.
I am not to eager to go to this play because it did not get good reviews.
A. I am not to eager to go to this play because it did not get good
reviews. B. Because of its poor reviews, I am not to eager to go to this play. C. Because of its poor revues, I am not to eager to go to this play. D. I am not to eager to go to this play because the critics did not give it good
review E. I am not too eager to go to this play because of its poor reviews.
5.
Completing the physical examination, the tonsils were found to be
diseased.
A. Completing the physical examination, the tonsils were found to be
diseased. B. Having completed the physical examination, the tonsils were found to be
diseased. C. When the physical examination was completed, the tonsils were found to be
diseased. D. The physical examination completed, the tonsils were found to be diseased. E. The physical examination found that the tonsils were diseased.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished
LESSON 29
at OM Personal
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English. Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you
have learnt here.
