TASK 1

Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. The second type of question consists of sentences with four underlined words or phrases. Choose the one word or phrase that is incorrect in standard written English. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.

1. The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.

A. has

B. with its

C. and

D. although has

If there is no coma, maybe the answer is A, the answer is trapping

2. Despite the polar bear’s tremendous weight and height, __________ of sprinting at tremendous speed.

A. it is capable

B. is capable

C. it is able

D. ability

after comma is an independent sentence that requires the subject and verb

3. Having multiple sclerosis has diminished Mr. Wilson’s physical condition,

but his ability to maintain a positive attitude and continue working an

inspiration.

His ability is the subject of the second sentence but there is no verb, so the sentence should become is, and become to maintain a positive attitude and continue working is

inspiration.

4. The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees contribution to the

success of Starbucks, Barney’s and other coffee purveyors.

It did not have to be, because that was before the contribution word added has been said

5. Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are characteristic of the drug.

A. just before going to sleep to inject themselves

B. to inject themselves just before going to sleep

C. to inject just before going to sleep themselves

D. injecting themselves just before going to sleep

the verb is followed by to-infinitive, so it should be after the advice is added to

6. After it had conclude work on the budget, the legislature adjourned until the

next session.

The sentence above is past perfect so it should be concluded

7. Even when awarded a scholarship, a student generally must still paying for

books, living expenses, and other costs.

In the initial sentence, it has been verb 3, it should only play, the living expenses are like

8. The U.S. government, along with a number of states, is fight a protracted

legal battle with tobacco companies in order to obtain relief for the huge

medical costs caused by smoking.

Said directly, the fight should be fighting

9. The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid future conflicts.

A. have recently reach

B. recently reach

C. have reached recently

D. have recently reached

the sentence above is the Present Perfect tenses. The word recently was a helping word, so the one that changed the verb was reached

10. The teachers are expecting to call tomorrow a meeting in order to review the

disciplinary problems.

It should be if you want the complete word tomorrow meeting

   Task 2

Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.

1. The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided __________ additional tests.

A. should order

B. to order

C. he should ordering

D. ordering

If you use should brarti is required, the above sentence fits it best to the infinitive

2. Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________ Melissa a great advantage in her job, because she is the only person in the company with that knowledge.

A. have given B. given C. giving D. has given

The above sentence requires the correct verb, which is has given

Task 3

Directions: Correct the sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.

3. The disagreement is between we : The disagreement is between us

    We can't end the sentence except some conditions

4. She is known for herself contributions to art. : She is knowing for herself contributions to art

   

5. After a difficult ordeal, her and Robert felt great relief. : After a difficult ordeal, she and Robert felt great relief.

   Her word is used to belong, not suitable and is not relevant