ACTIVITY 139: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.
Today this is a totally different world than we have seen in the
last decade.
A. than we have seen B. from what we have seen C. from what we seen D. than what we seen E. then we have seen
2.
If we cooperate together by dividing up the work, we shall be able
to finish it quickly.
A. If we cooperate together by dividing up the work B. If we cooperate by dividing up the work C. If we cooperate together by dividing the work D. If we cooperate by dividing up the work together E. If we cooperate by dividing the work
3.
The vacationers enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean,
and, particularly, to snorkel near the reef.
A. enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly, to
snorkel B. enjoyed swimming in the pool, to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly, to
snorkel C. enjoyed swimming in the pool, to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly
snorkeling D. enjoyed swimming in the pool, bathing in the ocean, and, particularly,
snorkeling E. enjoyed to swim in the pool, to bathe in the ocean, and, particularly, to
snorkel
4.
Crossing the street, a car almost struck us.
A. Crossing the street, a car almost struck us. B. A car almost struck us, crossing the street. C. As we crossed the street, a car almost struck us. D. A car, crossing the street, almost struck us. E. Having crossed the street, a car almost struck us.
5.
The theme of this novel is how money doesn't make you happy.
A. The theme of this novel is how money doesn't make you happy. B. The theme of this novel is that money doesn't make you happy. C. In this novel, its theme is how money doesn't make you happy. D. In this novel, that money doesn't make you happy is the theme. E. In this novel, you are not made happy by money is the theme.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished
LESSON 33
at OM Personal
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English. Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you
have learnt here.
