Some or all parts of the sentence is underlined, the first option simply repeat the underlined part. The other four option alternate to rephrase the underlined part. Choose the answer that produce clear and exact sentence
Many classic recording have been reissued in compact disc format, some perennial favorites have not.
A. Many classic recording have been reissued
B. Many classic recordings have reissued
C. Many a classic recording have been reissued
D. Despite many classic recording which have been reissued
E. Although many classic recording have been reissued
Error in conjunction and subordination. The introduction of the conjunction although corrects the run-on sentence and provides a logical relationship between the clauses. Answer: E
Great plans for the future were made by Huck and Tom that depended on their finding the gold hidden in the cave
A. Skirmishes between students and police that broke
B. Skirmishes between students and police which broke
C. Skirmishes between students and police broke
D. Skirmishes between students and police which were breaking
E. Skirmishes between students and police breaking
Error in word order. The shift to active voice and placement of the dependant clause closer to the noun it modifies both strengthen the sentence. Answer: D
As the protest mounted, small skirmishes between students and police that broke out everywhere, flaring up like sudden brush fires on all sides.
D. Skirmishes between students and police were breaking
This corrects the sentence fragment. Answer: C
In addition to being vital to the formation and maintenance of strong bones and teeth, calcium is used by the body in transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and producing enzymes and hormones.
A. Calcium is used by the body in transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and producing enzymes and hormones
B. The body uses calcium in transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and producing enzymes and hormones
C. Calcium’s uses include transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and the producing of enzymes and hormones
D. Transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and producing enzymes and hormones are ways in which the body is using calcium
E. In the body calcium is being used for transmitting nerve impulses, binding together cells, and producing enzymes and hormones
Sentence is correct. Answer: A
Having an exceptional hardy and well-preserved physique, NASA official chose 77-years-old John Glenn to participate in a study of the effects of space weightlessness on the human body.
A. Having an exceptional hardy and well persevered, NASA official chose 77-year-old John Glenn
B. NASA official who chose 77-year-old John Glenn for his exceptional hardy and well preserved physique
C. Based on his exceptionally hardy and well preserved physique; 77 year-oldJohn Glenn was chosen by NASA officials
D. Because his physique was exceptionally hardy and well preserved, NASA official chose 77-year-old John Glenn
E. Having an exceptional hardy and well preserved physique, NASA official therefore chose 77-year-old John Glenn
Error in modification and word order. The NASA officials do not necessarily have well-preserved physique; John Glenn did. Answer: D
