ACTIVITY 155: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.
She seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts.
A.
seldom ever wants to try and face the true facts. B.
seldom ever wants to try and face the facts. C.
seldom ever wants to try to face the facts. D.
seldom wants to try and face the facts. E. seldom wants to try to face the facts.
2.
Start the motor, and then you should remove the blocks.
A.
Start the motor, and then you should remove the blocks. B.
Start the motor and then remove the blocks. C.
Start the motor, then removing the blocks. D.
Start the motor, and then the blocks should be removed. E. Starting the motor, the blocks should then be removed.
3.
He is a genius, although he is eccentric and wants recognition.
A.
He is a genius, although he is eccentric and wants recognition. B.
Although he is eccentric, he is a genius and wants recognition. C.
Although he is eccentric, he is a genius although he wants recognition. D.
His is a genius although he is eccentric and although he wants
recognition. E. Although he is eccentric and wants recognition, he is a genius.
4.
He has not only violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment.
A.
not only violated the law, but also he has escaped punishment B.
violated not only the law, but also he has escaped punishment C.
violated not only the law, but he has escaped punishment also D.
not only violated the law, but also escaped punishment E. not only violated the law, but has escaped punishment
5.
Ideally, the fan should be placed in a different room than the one you want
to cool.
A.
the fan should be placed in a different room than B.
the fan had ought to be placed in a different room from C.
the fan should be placed in a different room from D.
the fan had ought to be placed in a different room than E. you should place the fan in a different room than
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished
LESSON 37
at OM Personal
CAE - Certificate in Advanced English. Before moving on to the next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you
have learnt here.
