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Error Identification Test 6

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Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English. (A) The corona is a (B) brilliant, (C) pearly white, filmy light, (D) about as bright the full Moon. (E) No error.
  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

About as bright as. With positive degree we make use of correlative conjunctions and the correct expression is “as bright as”.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Until recently, (B) most sociological research (C) were conducted at (D) one point in time. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

(was). The subject “sociological research” is singular so, singular verb was will be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Probably no concept is (B) more difficult to define or (C) describe in sociology (D) than social change. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

No concept is more difficult than the concept of social change; or 'than that of'. Necessary preposition phrase 'that of' is necessary since a comparison is made.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Change (A) can be (B) analytical distinguished in (C) two separate spheres social (D) and cultural. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Analytically.  Adverb form will be used to modify the verb 'distinguished'.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Outside forces occasionally (B) act upon a country in such a way (C) like to produce strong reactions (D) such as a declaration of war. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As to produce. If the word “such” is used in the previous part of the clause then the conjunction 'as' is used instead of like, which etc.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Wilson (A) yearned for a political career all (B) his life; he won his (C) first office in 1910 (D) when he was elected governor of New Jersey. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Had yearned.  He won his first office in 1910. Obviously he had yearned for it before that. 

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) No other individual has influenced the cause of public education in (B) the United States (C) during first half of the (D) twentieth century more than John Dewey. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

During the first half.  Definite Article 'the' is used before the ordinals.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

The desire to be creative, (A) having new experiences, to escape boredom and (B) to realize unmet needs, all combine (C) to guarantee modifications (D) in the pattern of social life. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To have new experiences. The sentence lacks parallelism. All the other desires are stated in the infinitive form so, we should replace “having” with “to have”.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In a (A) psychological description of computer intelligence, (B) three related adjectives come (C) to mind: single minded, (D) minded in a literal manner and simpleminded. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Literal Minded. The sentence lacks parallelism.  All the adjectives stated should be in the same grammatical format.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The universe is conceived (B) as a thorough going dualistic affair in which (C) matter and spirit, good and evil were not only opposite in nature but forever at war with (D) each other. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

One another. Since we are referring to more than two things (matter and spirit; good and evil); so, one another' should be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Students (A) will be anxious to discover the uses (B) that can be made of the objects (C) about whom they have (D) studied for the satisfaction of the human needs. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

About which. Incorrect relative pronoun is used. To refer to non - living things (Objects) we use the relative pronoun which.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He was (A) not only a great thinker (B) and a prolific writer, and for (C) this reason it is impossible to give a brief outline of (D) a few major events in his life and writings. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

But also. Conjunctions “Not only ....... but also” are used together. They are correlative conjunctions.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The formula may (B) represent 1 molecule (C) of the substance if (D) they exists in the molecular form. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It. The sentence lacks Subject- Pronoun agreement.  Since we are taking about a singular subject 'the formula' so, we will use a singular pronoun 'it' to refer to it.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) In the life and (B) works of Plato, Greek philosophy (C) experienced one of its (D) greatest achievement. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Greatest achievements. The expression “ One of the ........” is always followed by a plural noun.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In order to (A) improving your SAT score (B) try to go through (C) all the strategies given in (D) your SAT book. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Improve.  In the infinitive form we make use of 1st form of verb.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

People (A) from many different nations and races (B) have written accounts and (C) have been evaluating his works, and they will continue to do so (D) for generations to come. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sentence lacks parallelism. Correct expression: Have written ... have evaluated

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

He intended (A) majoring in linguistics but (B) changed to drama (C) after he fell (D) in love with acting. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To major. With the word 'intended'  we make use of the verb in the infinitive form and not the gerund form.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Arbour (A) was born in High Sierras (B) thirty five years (C) before and has lived there (D) ever since. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ago, incorrect word usage is done. 'Ago' should be used to indicate something which is gone by and it is used following the noun.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) Some critics of contemporary music (B) maintain that quality lasts and that (C) most of what is produced today musically disappears (D) highly quickly. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Very quickly. Incorrect word usage is done. 'Very' is used as an intensive, it means exceedingly.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) The railroads are criticized (B) for their part in (C) settling the west (D) too rapid with its resultant economic unrest. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Too rapidly.  Adverb form should be used to modify the verb 'settling'.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Philosophy and education (A) have been (B) so closely related in Dewey's thought that (C) it is scarcely possible to (D) consider one part from the other. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'To consider one apart from' wrong word usage is made. 'Apart' means separate whereas 'part' means a portion.  First sense is being conveyed so, D is the answer.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

A National park Ranger (A) must have a (B) deep interest in preserving and (C) to protect the wildlife (D) of our parks. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Protecting. Sentence lacks parallelism. Rewriting as .....preserving and protecting..... eliminates this problem. 

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Skepticism (A) concerning any meaningful interpretation (B) of history (C) has appeared at (D) various time and places in the history of western thought. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Various times. The plural form of the noun 'time' should be used on account of the plural quantifier 'various'.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) A recent independent study proposed that (B) the most effective way (C) to improve quality of public education is (D) to rise teacher's salaries. (E) No error.

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To raise, incorrect word usage is done. 'Rise' means to get up and 'rise' means to increase in value or amount. With the reference of teacher's salary 'raise' should be used.

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. 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 the answers, follow the requirements of standard written English. The corporation (A) was incorporated (B) with the Registrar of companies (C) on 1980 and started functioning (D) in the month of March, 1980. (E) No error.
  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1980. Incorrect preposition is used. To refer to years we use preposition “in”.

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