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Section s 1<br />

Practice Test Four 343<br />

Directions: The following sentences test your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. Each sentence<br />

contains ei<strong>the</strong>r a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if <strong>the</strong>re<br />

is one, is underlined and lettered. If <strong>the</strong> sentence contains an error, select <strong>the</strong> one underlined part that must be<br />

changed to make <strong>the</strong> sentence correct. If <strong>the</strong> sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow <strong>the</strong><br />

requirements of standard written English.<br />

EXAMPLE:<br />

Whenever one is driving late at night, .)'.QY must take extra precautions against<br />

A B C<br />

falling asleep at <strong>the</strong> wheel. No error<br />

D E<br />

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12. The new music class, eagerly anticipated by our<br />

A<br />

students, include exercises <strong>for</strong> developing vocal<br />

B<br />

range and <strong>for</strong> making musical notation<br />

c<br />

understandable to new musicians. No error<br />

D<br />

E<br />

13. The extremely cold wea<strong>the</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> Alps has<br />

A<br />

managed preventing children and parents alike<br />

B<br />

C<br />

from going out <strong>for</strong> a day of skiing. No error<br />

D<br />

E<br />

14. Implementing new procedures and eliminating<br />

A<br />

outdated ones can be difficult, especially since<br />

B C D<br />

office workers are used to a routine. No error<br />

E<br />

15. It is likely that we will be able to purchase concert<br />

A B C<br />

tickets inexpensive if we order <strong>the</strong>m online.<br />

D<br />

No error<br />

E<br />

16. Although <strong>the</strong> train schedule have not yet been<br />

A<br />

posted, we will probably take <strong>the</strong> one leaving<br />

B<br />

C<br />

closest to noon. No error<br />

D E<br />

17. Right after those of us who had to catch <strong>the</strong> bus left<br />

A<br />

<strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> station, <strong>the</strong> running back himself scores <strong>the</strong><br />

B C D<br />

winning touchdown. No error<br />

E<br />

18. Although <strong>the</strong>ir research was nei<strong>the</strong>r original or<br />

A B C D<br />

current, <strong>the</strong> doctors received grant money from <strong>the</strong><br />

university. No error<br />

E<br />

19. Sister Margaret belongs to an order of nuns who<br />

A<br />

dedicate <strong>the</strong>ir life to helping children in<br />

B C D<br />

impoverished countries. No error<br />

E<br />

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