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Practice Test Twelve
Directions: The following sentences test your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. Each sentence
contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there
is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be
changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the
requirements of standard written English.
EXAMPLE:
Whenever one is driving late at night, must take extra precautions against
A B C
falling asleep at the wheel. No error
D E
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12. When we counted the growth rings in the ancient
A
B
redwood stumps, we found that the life of each of
these trees spanned many centuries of history.
D
No error
E
13. Even though the old teapot was the most careful
A
B
crafted ceramic Mr. Pfent had ever made, it could
c
not prevent water from seeping through the
D
bottom. No error
E
14. Although the circus had totally eliminated its
A
B
popular animal acts, its acrobatic teams
c
had improved greatly, and it kept the audiences
C
D
interested. No error
E
15. Only after weeks of deliberation could the jury
A
decide that Ms. Fixel, a prominent businesswoman
B
C
respected of everyone, was innocent of insider
D
trading. No error
E
16. Because binary stars revolve around each other
A
and block one another's light, often it seems to be
B C
a single star when viewed through a telescope.
D
No error
E
17. Liam wakes up early on weekdays, he trains with
A B C
the track team before school begins. No error
D E
18. J. S. Bach was not an average Baroque composer,
A
simply producing pieces of music at the request
B
of his patron, but rather an artist who transcended
c
his position and deserves the awe with which he is
D
regarded today. No error
E
19. Of all the dresses in the shop, the pale satin gown
A
B
seemed the more dramatic to Alicia. No error
C D E
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