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2. For the following sentence, choose the edited version that improves sentence variety and is free of errors. (B)
These videos are aimed at preteen girls. The videos face virtually no competition in the home entertainment market.
A. These videos are aimed at preteen girls who face virtually no competition in the home market. B. Aimed at preteen girls, these videos face virtually no competition in the home entertainment market.
3. In the following sentence, decide whether the boldface words or phrases are parallel. If the elements are not parallel, choose the corrected sentence. Otherwise, choose "no change." (B)
A former empirical nation may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as the Dutch love Indonesian restaurants and the British adore Indian ones.
A. A former empirical nation may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as Dutch people eat a lot of Indonesian food and Indian food is eaten by the British. B. no change C. A former empirical nation may adopt food brought back from its colonies, as Dutch people eat a lot of Indonesian food and many Indian restaurants are popular in Great Britain.
4. For the following item, select the revision that best edits the mixed construction or faulty predication in the original sentence. If the original sentence requires no editing, select "No change." (A) A wind chill of more than thirty degrees below zero Fahrenheit is when frostbite occurs.
A. A wind chill of more than thirty degrees below zero Fahrenheit can cause frostbite to occur. B. No change C. Having a wind chill of more than thirty degrees below zero Fahrenheit is when frostbite occurs.
5. Choose the version of the sentence that does not contain a mixed construction. (B)
A. They think that nonverbal signals show when someone is lying. B. They think that interpreting nonverbal signals shows when someone is lying.
8. For the following item, select the revision that most effectively combines the original sentences using subordination or edits the original sentences for faulty subordination. (A)
For years, some vintage toys remained unsold. They were kept in their packages in storage until their value was discovered.
A. For years, some vintage toys remained unsold, that were kept in their packages in storage until their value was discovered. B. For years, some vintage toys, remaining unsold, were kept in their packages in storage until their value was discovered.
11. Choose the version of the sentence that does not contain a mixed construction.(A)
A. The better someone knows and likes another person seems to make spotting lies more difficult. B. The better someone knows and likes another person, the more difficult it seems to be to spot his or her lies.
23. In the following item, two related sentences are provided. Choose the answer that joins the two sentences using coordination or subordination correctly and sensibly. (B)
Ranchers demanded compensation for animals killed by wolves. Environmental groups agreed to pay for livestock losses.
A. Ranchers demanded compensation for animals killed by wolves, then, environmental groups agreed to pay for livestock losses. B. Ranchers demanded compensation for animals killed by wolves, for environmental groups agreed to pay for livestock losses. C. Ranchers demanded compensation for animals killed by wolves; then, environmental groups agreed to pay for livestock losses.
26. In the following sentence, decide whether the boldface words or phrases are parallel. If the elements are not parallel, choose the corrected sentence. Otherwise, choose "no change." (A)
Working on a garden is sometimes more rewarding than it is to have a finished product.
A. Working on a garden is sometimes more rewarding than it is having a finished product. B. Working on a garden is sometimes more rewarding than having a finished product. C. Working on a garden is sometimes more rewarding than to have a finished product. D. no change.
30. In the following pair, select the sentence that does not have an unnecessary shift in verb tense. (A)
A. This under-dress, which was always white, could be washed. B. This under-dress, which was always white, can be washed.
34. In the following pair, select the sentence that does not contain any incomplete comparisons or elliptical constructions. (A)
A. Consumers may take herbal medicines more often than any other over-the-counter medications. B. Consumers may take herbal medicines more often than any over-the-counter medications.
36. Select the sentence that eliminates any unnecessary shifts in tense, mood, voice, point of view, or diction or shifts between direct and indirect discourse. If the original sentence is correct, select "No change."
The coroner asked that we be quiet and we should be attentive.(A)
A. The coroner asked that we be quiet and attentive. B. No change.
42. In the following sentence, decide whether the boldface words or phrases are parallel. If the elements are not parallel, choose the corrected sentence. Otherwise, choose "no change."
Most gardeners grow flowers or they grow vegetables. (D)
A. Most gardeners grow flowers or vegetables. B. Most gardeners grow flowers or also vegetables. C. Most gardeners grow flowers or vegetables instead. D. no change. C. The coroner asked us to be quiet and that we be attentive.
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