1. Question: Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure.

    A
    As the plane landed I squeezed my husband's hand, who was sitting next to me.

    B
    We realized too late that while our hotel was in Capri, we had disembarked in Malta.

    C
    The island was still far away when I told my father I was tired of swimming.

    D
    We wandered happily among the ancient ruins, frolicked gaily on the shore, and slept peacefully under the stars.

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  2. Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.

    A
    has stopped Aunt Marnie to help

    B
    have stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

    C
    has stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

    D
    has stopped Aunt Marnie helping

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  3. Question: Choose the option that best corrects the diction errors in the underlined part of the following sentence. After two thrilling hours at the toy store, Gregory was devastated to learn that he'd have to choose between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten items or less."

    A
    between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten items or less."

    B
    among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said, "Ten items or less."

    C
    among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said, "Ten or fewer items."

    D
    between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten or fewer items."

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  4. Question: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between ______ and ______ is impassable.

    A
    him, I

    B
    him, me

    C
    he, I

    D
    he, me

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  5. Question: Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?

    A
    Francine objected loudly to us buying a new boat.

    B
    His complaining about every little thing made him unpleasant to be around.

    C
    You see, we sailors really love the sea.

    D
    I do not like your arriving ten minutes after class has started.

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  6. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The arrangements for the reception, which _______ handled exclusively by Brown & Mangle, _________ an utter disaster.

    A
    was, was

    B
    was, were

    C
    were, were

    D
    were, was

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  7. Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.

    A
    In Austen's novel, Marianne Dashwood makes a spectacle of herself at the ball and is quickly spirited away by her sister.

    B
    My favourite part of The Wizard of Oz is when the house fell on the witch.

    C
    In Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Claudio accuses Hero of wanton behaviour and, as a result, almost lost his chance at love.

    D
    Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family and the many harsh obstacles they faced.

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  8. Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. The stunning beaches, rolling hills, and charming medieval towns of Tuscany explain its popularity with tourists.

    A
    explains its popularity

    B
    explain their popularity

    C
    are the reasons for their popularity

    D
    None of these—the original sentence has no error

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  9. Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. When Crenshaw finally appeared on stage and saved the day, the audience roared _____ approval.

    A
    their

    B
    its

    C
    his

    D
    one's

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  10. Question: Choose the series of verbs that best completes the following sentence. _____ Bertha's eyes to limpid pools of light, Benny sat smugly back in his wing chair and ______for Bertha _____ with delight at his poetic prowess.

    A
    Having compared, waited, to swoon

    B
    Comparing, was waiting, swooning

    C
    To compare, waited, to swoon

    D
    Having compared, was waiting, to swoon

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