665). Some scientists have been critical of the laboratory tests conducted by the Federal Drug Administration on the grounds that the amounts of suspected carcinogens fed to animals far exceeds those that humans could consume.
(A) far exceeds those that humans could consume
(B) exceeds by far those humans can consume
(C) far exceeds those humans are able to consume
(D) exceed by far those able to be consumed by humans
(E) far exceed those that humans could consume
666). Some psychiatric studies indicate that among distinguished artists the rates of manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times as prevalent as in the population at large.
(A) the rates of manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times as prevalent as in
(B) the rates of manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times more prevalent than in
(C) the rates of manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times more prevalent when compared to
(D) manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times as prevalent when compared to
(E) manic depression and major depression are ten to thirteen times more prevalent than in
Answers:
665). OA - E (OG 10th Ques no 243)
OE: The plural verb exceed agrees in number with its subject, amounts, and the phrase those that humans could consume conveys the intended meaning clearly and without unnecessary wordiness.
A, B, C - incorrect - the singular exceeds does not agree in number with its plural subject, amounts.
B, C - incorrect - omit the conjunction that an omission that is grammatically acceptable, but in the case of this sentence diminishes clarity.
D - incorrect - the use of the passive voice in the phrase those able to be consumed by humans is unjustified, as it increases wordiness while stating the meaning less precisely: it is accurate to call humans " able", but not to call those( amounts) "able".
666). OA - E
A, B, C - incorrect - illogically suggests that the rates are prevalent
D - incorrect - unidiomatic - ..as..when..
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
SC's Question number - 669 , 670
669). Stable interest rates on long-term bonds are the financial market’s vote of confidence in the Federal Reserve keeping in control of inflation.
(A) in the Federal Reserve keeping in control of inflation
(B) that the Federal Reserve will keep inflation under control
(C) for the Federal Reserve, that it would keep control of inflation
(D) that inflation will be kept control of by the Federal
(E) that inflation would be kept control of by the Federal Reserve
670). St. John’s, , lies on the same latitude as Paris, France, but in spring St. John’s residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking shelter from a raging northeast storm.
(A) residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking
(B) residents are less likely to sit at outdoor cafes, and more to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or be seeking
(C) residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes, and more likely to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or to be seeking
(D) residents, instead of their sitting at outdoor cafes, they are more likely to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or seek
(E) residents, instead of sitting at outdoor cafes, are more likely to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or to be seeking
Answers:
669). OA - B - ..confidence that..is the right usage here.
A, C - incorrect - changes the meaning
D, E - incorrect - passive; wordy
670). OA - A - parallel St. John’s, lies on the same latitude as Paris, France, but in spring St. John’s residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking shelter from a raging northeast storm and idiomatic less likely to be doing A than to be doing B
B, E - incorrect - violating parallelism
C - incorrect - unidiomatic -.... to be seeking...
D - incorrect - awkward - ...instead of their sitting at outdoor cafes..
(A) in the Federal Reserve keeping in control of inflation
(B) that the Federal Reserve will keep inflation under control
(C) for the Federal Reserve, that it would keep control of inflation
(D) that inflation will be kept control of by the Federal
(E) that inflation would be kept control of by the Federal Reserve
670). St. John’s, , lies on the same latitude as Paris, France, but in spring St. John’s residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking shelter from a raging northeast storm.
(A) residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking
(B) residents are less likely to sit at outdoor cafes, and more to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or be seeking
(C) residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes, and more likely to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or to be seeking
(D) residents, instead of their sitting at outdoor cafes, they are more likely to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or seek
(E) residents, instead of sitting at outdoor cafes, are more likely to brace themselves against arctic chills, shovel snow, or to be seeking
Answers:
669). OA - B - ..confidence that..is the right usage here.
A, C - incorrect - changes the meaning
D, E - incorrect - passive; wordy
670). OA - A - parallel St. John’s, lies on the same latitude as Paris, France, but in spring St. John’s residents are less likely to be sitting at outdoor cafes than to be bracing themselves against arctic chills, shoveling snow, or seeking shelter from a raging northeast storm and idiomatic less likely to be doing A than to be doing B
B, E - incorrect - violating parallelism
C - incorrect - unidiomatic -.... to be seeking...
D - incorrect - awkward - ...instead of their sitting at outdoor cafes..
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
SC's Question number - 703 , 704
703). The British sociologist and activist Barbara Wootton once noted as a humorous example of income maldistribution that the elephant that gave rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo was earning annually exactly what she then earned as director of adult education for London.
(A) that the elephant that gave rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo was earning
(B) that the elephant, giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo, had been earning
(C) that there was an elephant giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo, and it earned
(D) the elephant that gave rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo and was earning
(E) the elephant giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo and that it earned
704). The brochure notes that in the seminar the importance that communication is a two-way process will be emphasized.
(A) importance that communication is a two-way process will be emphasized
(B) importance of communication as a two-way process will be emphasized
(C) importance of communication being a two-way process will be the emphasis
(D) fact will be emphasized that communication is a two-way process and of importance
(E) emphasis will be that communication being a two-way process is important
Answers:
703). (OG 10th Ques no - 258) - OA - A -
OE:
A - correct - Choice A, the best answer, uses the idiomatic construction noted... that and clearly focuses on the salient information-- a comparison of annual earnings.
B - incorrect - the structure of noted... that the elephant, giving rides ..., had been earning falsely implies that the reader already knows about the elephant--that is, that the existence of this particular elephant is not new information. Also, the past perfect had been improperly places the elephant's
earning in the past, prior to Wootton's; consistent verb tense is needed to show that the actions are simultaneous.
C - incorrect - may be faulted for distortion of meaning and diminished clarity because it suggests that the point of Wootton's example was the elephant's very existence; comparative earnings are presented (after and) as incidental detail.
D - incorrect - is awkward and inexact; the whole circumstance that Wootton "noted" is best expressed in a clause that begins with that.
E - incorrect - does not use the idiomatic construction noted that x;
therefore, and that it earned has no parallel construction to which it can be joined.
In simple words:
B - incorrect - past perfect tense not required
C - incorrect - ambiguous it. Wordy - there was
D, E - incorrect - unidiomatic - right idiomatic usage is noted .... that
704). OA - B - idiomatic - importance of
A, D - incorrect - awkward, unidiomatic
C, E - incorrect - use of being
(A) that the elephant that gave rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo was earning
(B) that the elephant, giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo, had been earning
(C) that there was an elephant giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo, and it earned
(D) the elephant that gave rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo and was earning
(E) the elephant giving rides to children at the Whipsnade Zoo and that it earned
704). The brochure notes that in the seminar the importance that communication is a two-way process will be emphasized.
(A) importance that communication is a two-way process will be emphasized
(B) importance of communication as a two-way process will be emphasized
(C) importance of communication being a two-way process will be the emphasis
(D) fact will be emphasized that communication is a two-way process and of importance
(E) emphasis will be that communication being a two-way process is important
Answers:
703). (OG 10th Ques no - 258) - OA - A -
OE:
A - correct - Choice A, the best answer, uses the idiomatic construction noted... that and clearly focuses on the salient information-- a comparison of annual earnings.
B - incorrect - the structure of noted... that the elephant, giving rides ..., had been earning falsely implies that the reader already knows about the elephant--that is, that the existence of this particular elephant is not new information. Also, the past perfect had been improperly places the elephant's
earning in the past, prior to Wootton's; consistent verb tense is needed to show that the actions are simultaneous.
C - incorrect - may be faulted for distortion of meaning and diminished clarity because it suggests that the point of Wootton's example was the elephant's very existence; comparative earnings are presented (after and) as incidental detail.
D - incorrect - is awkward and inexact; the whole circumstance that Wootton "noted" is best expressed in a clause that begins with that.
E - incorrect - does not use the idiomatic construction noted that x;
therefore, and that it earned has no parallel construction to which it can be joined.
In simple words:
B - incorrect - past perfect tense not required
C - incorrect - ambiguous it. Wordy - there was
D, E - incorrect - unidiomatic - right idiomatic usage is noted .... that
704). OA - B - idiomatic - importance of
A, D - incorrect - awkward, unidiomatic
C, E - incorrect - use of being
Saturday, April 26, 2008
SC's Question number - 727 , 728
727). The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules calling for major modifications to older planes and because the airlines are adding hundreds of new jets.
(A) new federal rules calling for major modifications to older planes
(B) new federal rules, which call for major modifications to older planes
(C) new federal rules call for major modifications to older planes
(D) major modifications to older planes called for by new federal rules
(E) major modifications to older planes are called for according to new federal rules
728). The department defines a private passenger vehicle as one registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds.
(A) as one registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(B) to be one that is registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(C) as one that is registered to an individual and that has a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(D) to have a gross weight less than 8,000 pounds and being registered to an individual
(E) as having a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds and registered to an individual
Answers:
727). OA - C - correct - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules call(verb) for major modifications to older planes(clause) and because the airlines are adding(verb) hundreds of new jets(clause)
A - incorrect - violating parallelism - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules calling for major modifications to older planes(noun phrase) and because the airlines are adding hundreds of new jets(clause)
B - incorrect - violating parallelism - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules(noun), which call for major modifications to older planes(non-restrictive clause) and because the airlines are adding hundreds of new jets(clause)
D, E - incorrect - passive
728). OA - C - idiomatic - define X as Y
A, B - incorrect - illogically says individual weights 8000 pounds or less
D - incorrect - unidiomatic
E - incorrect - violating parallelism
(A) new federal rules calling for major modifications to older planes
(B) new federal rules, which call for major modifications to older planes
(C) new federal rules call for major modifications to older planes
(D) major modifications to older planes called for by new federal rules
(E) major modifications to older planes are called for according to new federal rules
728). The department defines a private passenger vehicle as one registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds.
(A) as one registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(B) to be one that is registered to an individual with a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(C) as one that is registered to an individual and that has a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds
(D) to have a gross weight less than 8,000 pounds and being registered to an individual
(E) as having a gross weight of less than 8,000 pounds and registered to an individual
Answers:
727). OA - C - correct - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules call(verb) for major modifications to older planes(clause) and because the airlines are adding(verb) hundreds of new jets(clause)
A - incorrect - violating parallelism - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules calling for major modifications to older planes(noun phrase) and because the airlines are adding hundreds of new jets(clause)
B - incorrect - violating parallelism - The demand for airplane mechanics is expected to grow about ten percent a year in the next decade, largely because new federal rules(noun), which call for major modifications to older planes(non-restrictive clause) and because the airlines are adding hundreds of new jets(clause)
D, E - incorrect - passive
728). OA - C - idiomatic - define X as Y
A, B - incorrect - illogically says individual weights 8000 pounds or less
D - incorrect - unidiomatic
E - incorrect - violating parallelism
Sunday, March 30, 2008
SC's Question number - 771 , 772
771). The labor agreement permits staff reductions through attrition with increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding it up.
(A) attrition with increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding it up
(B) attrition and provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program to speed the attrition process
(C) attrition, which will be speeded up by providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program
(D) attrition, which, by their providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program, will speed the process
(E) attrition, which provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding the attrition process
772). The lack of complete historical records from the mid-to-late 1800’s have made some Black inventions difficult to trace to their originators.
(A) have made some Black inventions difficult to trace to their originators
(B) have made for difficulties in tracing some inventions by Blacks to their originators
(C) have made it difficult to trace some inventions by Blacks to their originators
(D) has made it difficult to trace some inventions to their Black originators
(E) has made it difficult in tracing some Black inventions to their originators
Answers:
771). OA - B
A - incorrect - ambiguous it
C - incorrect - passive
D - incorrect - passive, pronoun error - ...labor agreement ....their
D, E - incorrect - wrongly says attrition provides the increase pension benefits
772). OA - D
A, B, C - incorrect - The lack (singular).....have(plural)...
E - incorrect - Black inventions
(A) attrition with increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding it up
(B) attrition and provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program to speed the attrition process
(C) attrition, which will be speeded up by providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program
(D) attrition, which, by their providing increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program, will speed the process
(E) attrition, which provides increased pension benefits and a special early-retirement program for speeding the attrition process
772). The lack of complete historical records from the mid-to-late 1800’s have made some Black inventions difficult to trace to their originators.
(A) have made some Black inventions difficult to trace to their originators
(B) have made for difficulties in tracing some inventions by Blacks to their originators
(C) have made it difficult to trace some inventions by Blacks to their originators
(D) has made it difficult to trace some inventions to their Black originators
(E) has made it difficult in tracing some Black inventions to their originators
Answers:
771). OA - B
A - incorrect - ambiguous it
C - incorrect - passive
D - incorrect - passive, pronoun error - ...labor agreement ....their
D, E - incorrect - wrongly says attrition provides the increase pension benefits
772). OA - D
A, B, C - incorrect - The lack (singular).....have(plural)...
E - incorrect - Black inventions
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SC's Question number - 783 , 784
783). The most favorable locations for the growth of glaciers, rather than being the cold, dry polar regions, would be instead the cool, moist middle latitudes, where there is abundant precipitation and where it is cold enough to allow some snow to accumulate year by year.
(A) glaciers, rather than being the cold, dry polar regions, would be instead the cool, moist middle latitudes
(B) glaciers are not the cold, dry polar regions but the cool, moist middle latitudes
(C) glaciers are the cool, moist middle latitudes rather than the cold, dry polar regions
(D) glaciers, instead of being the cold, dry polar regions, would be the cool, moist middle latitudes
(E) glaciers are, instead of the cold, dry polar regions, rather the cool, moist middle latitudes
784). The nation’s three military academies have seen a dramatic rise in applications, one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies.
(A) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies
(B) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs that have increased at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(C) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, private colleges that increased their tuition costs, and recruiting improvements by the academies
(D) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs increasing at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(E) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
Answers:
783). OA - B - idiomatic - ..not X ...but Y
A, D, E - incorrect - passive: use of being; wordy and awkward: use of instead of and rather than
C - incorrect - modifier error - "where there is abundant ...." must be placed close to "the cool, moist middle latitudes"
784) . OA - A - correct - 1. one (appositive of rise) 2. fueled (participle modifying noun one) 3. by three parallel nouns: a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies
B, C, D, E - incorrect - violating parallelism
(A) glaciers, rather than being the cold, dry polar regions, would be instead the cool, moist middle latitudes
(B) glaciers are not the cold, dry polar regions but the cool, moist middle latitudes
(C) glaciers are the cool, moist middle latitudes rather than the cold, dry polar regions
(D) glaciers, instead of being the cold, dry polar regions, would be the cool, moist middle latitudes
(E) glaciers are, instead of the cold, dry polar regions, rather the cool, moist middle latitudes
784). The nation’s three military academies have seen a dramatic rise in applications, one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies.
(A) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies
(B) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs that have increased at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(C) one fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, private colleges that increased their tuition costs, and recruiting improvements by the academies
(D) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, tuition costs increasing at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
(E) fueled by a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and academies improving their recruiting
Answers:
783). OA - B - idiomatic - ..not X ...but Y
A, D, E - incorrect - passive: use of being; wordy and awkward: use of instead of and rather than
C - incorrect - modifier error - "where there is abundant ...." must be placed close to "the cool, moist middle latitudes"
784) . OA - A - correct - 1. one (appositive of rise) 2. fueled (participle modifying noun one) 3. by three parallel nouns: a resurgence of patriotism, increasing tuition costs at private colleges, and improved recruiting by the academies
B, C, D, E - incorrect - violating parallelism
Monday, November 12, 2007
SC's Question number - 827 , 828
827). The science of economics, which for four decades was dominated by Keynesians, who at first stressed the government's role in stimulating the economy, but who were ultimately led away from solutions based on government intervention.
(A) economics, which for four decades was
(B) economics that was to be
(C) economics, one which has, for four decades, been
(D) economics is one that for four decades has been
(E) economics, for four decades, is one that was
828). The Senate approved immigration legislation that would grant permanent residency to millions of aliens currently residing here and if employers hired illegal aliens they would be penalized.
(A) if employers hired illegal aliens they would be penalized
(B) hiring illegal aliens would be a penalty for employers
(C) penalize employers who hire illegal aliens
(D) penalizing employers hiring illegal aliens
(E) employers to be penalized for hiring illegal aliens
Answers:
827). OA - D
A, B, C - incorrect - lacking independent clause - in other words the independent clause is lacking the primary verb (The science of economics)
E - incorrect - use of past tense is wrong - we need to use present perfect tense here
828). OA - C - parallelism - ...grant...penalize... - would grant X and (would) penalize Y
A, B - incorrect - violating parallelism. Further they in choice A is ambiguous and hiring illegal aliens would be a penalty in choice B is illogical
D - incorrect - violating parallelism - ....grant....penalizing...
E - incorrect - passive
SC's Question number - 831 , 832
831). The study undertaken by Department of the Interior will involve examination and tagging of the California condor in order to obtain information about their daily movements, foraging habits, and sites where they nest
(A) their daily movements, foraging habits, and sites where they nest
(B) their daily movements, foraging habits, and their nesting sites
(C) its daily movements, foraging habits, and nesting sites
(D) its daily movements, foraging habits, and about nesting sites
(E) daily movements, foraging habits, and sites in which there are nests
832). The supply of oil being finite has become an economical and political consideration of the first magnitude for all modern industrial nations.
(A) The supply of oil being finite has become an economical
(B) The finite supply of oil has become an economical
(C) That the supply of oil is finite has become an economical
(D) The supply of oil being finite has become an economic
(E) That the supply of oil is finite has become an economic
Answers:
831). OA - C
A, B - incorrect - pronoun error ....their is wrong
D - incorrect - wordy - about nesting sites
E - incorrect - wordy - there are
832). OA - E
A, B, C - incorrect - economical is wrong - economical means thrifty
D - incorrect - passive
Thursday, August 09, 2007
SC's Question number - 853 , 854
853). There has been a 30- to 40-fold increase in the incidence of malaria caused by increasing mosquito resistance against pesticides.
(A) increase in the incidence of malaria caused by increasing mosquito resistance against
(B) increase in the incidence of malaria because of increasing resistance of mosquitoes to
(C) increasing malaria incidence because of increasing resistance of mosquitoes to
(D) incidence of malaria increase caused by increasing mosquito resistance against
(E) incidence of malaria increase because of increased mosquito resistance to
854). There is ample evidence, derived from the lore of traditional folk medicine, that naturally occurring antibiotics are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug.
(A) are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug.
(B) are usually able to be modified to make them more effective drugs
(C) are usually able to be modified, which makes them more effective drugs
(D) can usually be modified to make them a more effective drug
(E) can usually be modified to make them more effective drugs
Answers:
853). OA - B
A- incorrect - Resistance against -- Redundant
C, D, E - incorrect - unidiomatic - 30-to-40 fold increase is the correct idiomatic usage
A- incorrect - Resistance against -- Redundant
C, D, E - incorrect - unidiomatic - 30-to-40 fold increase is the correct idiomatic usage
854). OA - E
A, D - incorrect - antibiotics....a more effective drug
Friday, June 29, 2007
SC's Question number - 863 , 864
863). Though the term "graphic design" may suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging work, from package designs and company logotypes to signs, book jackets, computer graphics, and film titles.
(A) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging
(B) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, it has come to signify a wide range of
(C) suggest corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified widely ranging
(D) have suggested corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified a wide range of
(E) have suggested laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging
864). Three out of every four automobile owners in the United States also own a bicycle.
(A) Three out of every four automobile owners in the United States also own a bicycle.
(B) Out of every four, three automobile owners in the United States also owns a bicycle.
(C) Bicycles are owned by three out of every four owners of automobiles in the United States.
(D) In the United States, three out of every four automobile owners owns bicycles.
(E) Out of every four owners of automobiles in the United States, bicycles are also owned by three
Answers:
863). OA - B
A, E - incorrect - pronoun error - ..term(singular)....they (plural)
C, D - incorrect - changes the meaning
864). OA - A
B, D - incorrect - violating subject verb agreement - three out of every four(plural)......owns(singular verb)
C - incorrect - Passive
E - incorrect - changes the meaning by changing bicycle ( singular) to bicycles ( plural)
(A) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging
(B) suggest laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, it has come to signify a wide range of
(C) suggest corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified widely ranging
(D) have suggested corporate brochure and annual report layout, it has signified a wide range of
(E) have suggested laying out corporate brochures and annual reports, they have come to signify widely ranging
864). Three out of every four automobile owners in the United States also own a bicycle.
(A) Three out of every four automobile owners in the United States also own a bicycle.
(B) Out of every four, three automobile owners in the United States also owns a bicycle.
(C) Bicycles are owned by three out of every four owners of automobiles in the United States.
(D) In the United States, three out of every four automobile owners owns bicycles.
(E) Out of every four owners of automobiles in the United States, bicycles are also owned by three
Answers:
863). OA - B
A, E - incorrect - pronoun error - ..term(singular)....they (plural)
C, D - incorrect - changes the meaning
864). OA - A
B, D - incorrect - violating subject verb agreement - three out of every four(plural)......owns(singular verb)
C - incorrect - Passive
E - incorrect - changes the meaning by changing bicycle ( singular) to bicycles ( plural)
Friday, June 01, 2007
SC's Question number - 893 , 894
893). Unlike Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates, William Carlos Williams insisted that poets honor their own regions and employ specifically American rhythms.
(A) Unlike Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates, William Carlos Williams insisted
(B) Although Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did not, William Carlos Williams' insistence was
(C) Contrary to Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates, it was William Carlos Williams who insisted
(D) As opposed to what Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did, William Carlos Williams was to insist
(E) While Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did not, William Carlos Williams was insistent
894). Unlike in other transportation industries, there are no minimum standards set by government or industry for qualifying for being an engineer on a train.
(A) Unlike in other transportation industries, there are no minimum standards set by government or industry for qualifying for being
(B) Unlike other transportation industries that have minimum standards set by government or industry, there are none for qualifying to be
(C) Although the government or industry usually sets minimum standards for transportation industries, no such one has been set for qualifying as to being
(D) Although the government or industry usually sets minimum standards for transportation industries, no such standard has been set for qualifying to be
(E) Although there are usually minimum standards set by government or industry for transportation industries, there is none for qualifying and being
Answers:
893). OA - A
C - incorrect - passive. Further starts with the word "contrary" implying that William Carlos Williams was contrary to the other guys. He was not contrary to other guys, his ideas were contrary to their ideas.
894). OA - D
A - incorrect - compares transportation with standards
B - incorrect - compares transportation with standards
A, C, E - incorrect - use of Being
E - incorrect - there are, there is is considered wordy on GMAT
(A) Unlike Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates, William Carlos Williams insisted
(B) Although Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did not, William Carlos Williams' insistence was
(C) Contrary to Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates, it was William Carlos Williams who insisted
(D) As opposed to what Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did, William Carlos Williams was to insist
(E) While Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, and other expatriates did not, William Carlos Williams was insistent
894). Unlike in other transportation industries, there are no minimum standards set by government or industry for qualifying for being an engineer on a train.
(A) Unlike in other transportation industries, there are no minimum standards set by government or industry for qualifying for being
(B) Unlike other transportation industries that have minimum standards set by government or industry, there are none for qualifying to be
(C) Although the government or industry usually sets minimum standards for transportation industries, no such one has been set for qualifying as to being
(D) Although the government or industry usually sets minimum standards for transportation industries, no such standard has been set for qualifying to be
(E) Although there are usually minimum standards set by government or industry for transportation industries, there is none for qualifying and being
Answers:
893). OA - A
C - incorrect - passive. Further starts with the word "contrary" implying that William Carlos Williams was contrary to the other guys. He was not contrary to other guys, his ideas were contrary to their ideas.
894). OA - D
A - incorrect - compares transportation with standards
B - incorrect - compares transportation with standards
A, C, E - incorrect - use of Being
E - incorrect - there are, there is is considered wordy on GMAT
Friday, April 13, 2007
SC's Question number - 907 , 908
907). Until quite recently, American presidents lived in a world in which the public and private realms of their lives were largely separate, and the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and Americans judged national leaders without receiving, or expecting, intimate information about them.
(A) and the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and
(B) where the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and where
(C) for the press cooperated to maintain the distinction and
(D) the press cooperated to maintain the distinction, for
(E) in which the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and in which
908). Upset by the recent downturn in production numbers during the first half of the year, the possibility of adding worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting.
(A) the possibility of adding worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting
(B) the addition of worker incentives was raised as a possibility by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting
(C) added worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting as a possibility
(D) the board of directors raised at its quarterly meeting the possibility of worker incentives being added
(E) the board of directors, at its quarterly meeting, raised the possibility of adding worker incentives
Answers:
A, B, C - incorrect - modifier error - 2nd clause must begin with board of directors
D - incorrect - use of being (passive)
(A) and the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and
(B) where the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and where
(C) for the press cooperated to maintain the distinction and
(D) the press cooperated to maintain the distinction, for
(E) in which the press cooperated in maintaining the distinction, and in which
908). Upset by the recent downturn in production numbers during the first half of the year, the possibility of adding worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting.
(A) the possibility of adding worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting
(B) the addition of worker incentives was raised as a possibility by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting
(C) added worker incentives was raised by the board of directors at its quarterly meeting as a possibility
(D) the board of directors raised at its quarterly meeting the possibility of worker incentives being added
(E) the board of directors, at its quarterly meeting, raised the possibility of adding worker incentives
Answers:
907). OA - E - maintaining parallelism - ...in which X .. in which Y .. in which Z
A - incorrect - violating parallelism - ... in which X, and Y, and Z.
B - incorrect - violating parallelism - ... in which X, where Y, and where Z.
C - incorrect - violating parallelism - ... in which X, for Y, and Z.
D - incorrect - violating parallelism - ... in which X, Y, for Z.
908). OA - EA, B, C - incorrect - modifier error - 2nd clause must begin with board of directors
D - incorrect - use of being (passive)
SC's Question number - 909 , 910
909). Urban officials want the census to be as accurate and complete as possible for the reason that the amount of low-income people in a given area affect the distribution of about fifty billion dollars a year in federal funds.
(A) for the reason that the amount of low-income people in a given area affect
(B) for the reason because the amount of low-income people in a given area effects
(C) in that the amount of low-income people in given areas effect
(D) because the number of low-income people in a given area affects
(E) because the numbers of low-income people in given areas effects
910). Using a Doppler ultrasound device, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
(A) Using a Doppler ultrasound device, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
(B) Fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy, using a Doppler ultrasound device.
(C) Detecting fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy, a physician can use a Doppler ultrasound device.
(D) By the twelfth week of pregnancy, fetal heart-beats can be detected using a Doppler ultrasound device by a physician.
(E) Using a Doppler ultrasound device, a physician can detect fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
Answers:
909). OA - D
A, B, C - incorrect - amount of low income people - low income people is a countable noun hence use number. Amount is used with uncountable nouns.
E - incorrect - effects is wrong. It should be affect.
910). OA - Using a Doppler ultrasound device correctly modifies physician.
A, B - incorrect - illogically suggests that fetal heartbeats are using a Doppler ultrasound device.
C - incorrect - changes the meaning of the sentence - wrongly implies that while detecting fetal heartbeats a physician can use Doppler ultrasound device.
D - incorrect - Passive
(A) for the reason that the amount of low-income people in a given area affect
(B) for the reason because the amount of low-income people in a given area effects
(C) in that the amount of low-income people in given areas effect
(D) because the number of low-income people in a given area affects
(E) because the numbers of low-income people in given areas effects
910). Using a Doppler ultrasound device, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
(A) Using a Doppler ultrasound device, fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
(B) Fetal heartbeats can be detected by the twelfth week of pregnancy, using a Doppler ultrasound device.
(C) Detecting fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy, a physician can use a Doppler ultrasound device.
(D) By the twelfth week of pregnancy, fetal heart-beats can be detected using a Doppler ultrasound device by a physician.
(E) Using a Doppler ultrasound device, a physician can detect fetal heartbeats by the twelfth week of pregnancy.
Answers:
909). OA - D
A, B, C - incorrect - amount of low income people - low income people is a countable noun hence use number. Amount is used with uncountable nouns.
E - incorrect - effects is wrong. It should be affect.
910). OA - Using a Doppler ultrasound device correctly modifies physician.
A, B - incorrect - illogically suggests that fetal heartbeats are using a Doppler ultrasound device.
C - incorrect - changes the meaning of the sentence - wrongly implies that while detecting fetal heartbeats a physician can use Doppler ultrasound device.
D - incorrect - Passive
Monday, March 26, 2007
SC's Question number - 919, 920
919). What was as remarkable as the development of the compact disc has been the use of the new technology to revitalize, in better sound than was ever before possible, some of the classic recorded performances of the pre-LP era.
920). When Congress reconvenes, some newly elected members from rural states will try and establish tighter restrictions for the amount of grain farmers are to be allowed to grow and to encourage more aggressive sales of United States farm products overseas.
Answers:
(A) What was as remarkable as the development of the compact disc
(B) The thing that was as remarkable as developing the compact disc
(C) No less remarkable than the development of the compact disc
(D) Developing the compact disc has been none the less remarkable than
(E) Development of the compact disc has been no less remarkable as
920). When Congress reconvenes, some newly elected members from rural states will try and establish tighter restrictions for the amount of grain farmers are to be allowed to grow and to encourage more aggressive sales of United States farm products overseas.
(A) and establish tighter restrictions for the amount of grain farmers are to be allowed to grow and to encourage
(B) and establish tighter restrictions on the amount of grain able to be grown by farmers and encouraging
(C) establishing tighter restrictions for the amount of grain farmers are allowed to grow and to encourage
(D) to establish tighter restrictions on the amount of grain capable of being grown by farmers and encouraging
(E) to establish tighter restrictions on the amount of grain farmers will be allowed to grow and to encourage
Answers:
919). OA - C - idiomatic - no less .... than
A, B - incorrect - wordy - what was and The thing was that
B, D - incorrect - violating parallelism - developing the compact disc....the use of new technology to revitalize...performances
D - incorrect - unidiomatic - none the less....than in
E - incorrect - unidiomatic - no less....as
920). OA - E
A - incorrect - wordy (to be). Further when will try is used with another verb to show purpose or intent, the correct expression is will try to, not will try and.
B - incorrect - Passive and wordy -- able to be grown by. Further this choice violates parallelism - and establish....and encouraging...
C - incorrect - violating parallelism - establishing .... to encourage
D - incorrect - Passive and wordy - capable of being grown by. Further this choice violates parallelism - encouraging and to establish.
Monday, March 05, 2007
SC's Question number - 941, 942
941). With just several quick strokes of the pen, the monkeys were drawn by the artist, capturing their antics.
(A) the monkeys were drawn by the artist, capturing their antics
(B) the artist sketched the monkeys, capturing their antics
(C) the artist captured the antics of the monkeys, sketching them
(D) the artist sketched the monkeys and also capturing their antics
(E) the monkeys and heir antics were sketched by the artist
942). With only 5 percent of the world's population, United States citizens consume 28 percent of its nonrenewable resources, drive more than one-third of its automobiles, and use 21 times more water per capita than Europeans do.
(A) With
(B) As
(C) Being
(D) Despite having
(E) Although accounting for
Answers --
941). Best answer B.
A, E - incorrect - passive. Further the modifier 'With just several quick strokes of the pen' should be followed by the noun that performs this action.
C - incorrect - ambiguous them, misplaced modifier - monkeys cannot sketch
D - incorrect - wrongly suggests that the artist captured their antics
942). OA - E -- Subject - "United States citizens " and not "United States".
A, C, B - incorrect - need a contrast.
D - incorrect - unidiomatic - despite having.
Further A, D incorrectly modifying United States
(A) the monkeys were drawn by the artist, capturing their antics
(B) the artist sketched the monkeys, capturing their antics
(C) the artist captured the antics of the monkeys, sketching them
(D) the artist sketched the monkeys and also capturing their antics
(E) the monkeys and heir antics were sketched by the artist
942). With only 5 percent of the world's population, United States citizens consume 28 percent of its nonrenewable resources, drive more than one-third of its automobiles, and use 21 times more water per capita than Europeans do.
(A) With
(B) As
(C) Being
(D) Despite having
(E) Although accounting for
Answers --
941). Best answer B.
A, E - incorrect - passive. Further the modifier 'With just several quick strokes of the pen' should be followed by the noun that performs this action.
C - incorrect - ambiguous them, misplaced modifier - monkeys cannot sketch
D - incorrect - wrongly suggests that the artist captured their antics
942). OA - E -- Subject - "United States citizens " and not "United States".
A, C, B - incorrect - need a contrast.
D - incorrect - unidiomatic - despite having.
Further A, D incorrectly modifying United States
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
SC's Question number - 947, 948
947). Young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits caused by the desire to be as thin as possible.
(A) Young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits caused by the desire to be as thin as possible.
(B) Good eating habits sometimes fail to be maintained by young female ballet dancers and gymnasts caused by desiring to be as thin as possible.
(C) Because they desire to be as thin as possible, good eating habits are sometimes not maintained by young female ballet dancers and gymnasts.
(D) Because they desire to be as thin as possible, young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits.
(E) Young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits because they desire to be as thin as possible
948). A discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being an independent Western Europe which now thinks of itself in trans-nationalist terms.
(A) A discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being
(B) Beginning any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must be the fact of there being
(C) Any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact that there is
(D) Any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin by acknowledging the existence of
(E) To begin discussing our nation's foreign policy there must be an acknowledgment of the fact that
Answers --
947). OA - D
A - incorrect - illogically suggests - the desire to be as thin as possible causes a failure to maintain good eating habits
A, B - incorrect - passive
C - incorrect - illogically suggests that good eating habits are the one to desire.
E - incorrect - they ambiguous - refers to eating habits or ballet dancers ?.
NOTE : Because.... is right - clearly acting as a subordinate clause to an independent clause.
948). OA - D - most concise and clear.
A, B - incorrect - use of being
C - incorrect - wordy - with the fact that there is
http://gmat-grammar.blogspot.com/2006/06/few-quick-tips.html
E - incorrect - wordy
(A) Young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits caused by the desire to be as thin as possible.
(B) Good eating habits sometimes fail to be maintained by young female ballet dancers and gymnasts caused by desiring to be as thin as possible.
(C) Because they desire to be as thin as possible, good eating habits are sometimes not maintained by young female ballet dancers and gymnasts.
(D) Because they desire to be as thin as possible, young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits.
(E) Young female ballet dancers and gymnasts sometimes fail to maintain good eating habits because they desire to be as thin as possible
948). A discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being an independent Western Europe which now thinks of itself in trans-nationalist terms.
(A) A discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact of there being
(B) Beginning any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must be the fact of there being
(C) Any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin with the fact that there is
(D) Any discussion of our nation's foreign policy must begin by acknowledging the existence of
(E) To begin discussing our nation's foreign policy there must be an acknowledgment of the fact that
Answers --
947). OA - D
A - incorrect - illogically suggests - the desire to be as thin as possible causes a failure to maintain good eating habits
A, B - incorrect - passive
C - incorrect - illogically suggests that good eating habits are the one to desire.
E - incorrect - they ambiguous - refers to eating habits or ballet dancers ?.
NOTE : Because.... is right - clearly acting as a subordinate clause to an independent clause.
948). OA - D - most concise and clear.
A, B - incorrect - use of being
C - incorrect - wordy - with the fact that there is
http://gmat-grammar.blogspot.com/2006/06/few-quick-tips.html
E - incorrect - wordy
Sunday, February 25, 2007
SC's Question number - 953, 954
953). Although no proof yet exists of electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances posing any health threat , mounting scientific evidence has convinced many experts that there is cause for concern.
(A) of electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances posing any health threat
(B) of electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances that pose any threat to health
(C) that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health
(D) that poses any threat to health from electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances
(E) for any health threat posed by electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances
954). Art historians are using a process known as infrared scanning in analyzing the Mona Lisa to determine if it has been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as done by many artists of the time.
(A) if it has been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as done
(B) if it had been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice employed
(C) whether it has been altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice employed
(D) whether it was altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as was done
(E) whether it had been altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice done
Answers --
953). OA - C
C can be reconstructed as follows : Although no proof that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health yet exists, mounting scientifc evidence has convinced many experts that there is cause for concern.
Restrictive Clause : that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health (modifying proof)
A, B - incorrect - "proof of electromagnetic fields" - wrong.
D - incorrect - Proof poses any threat -- wrong
E - incorrect - Passive
954). OA - C - since ---- implies from past till present (now) - so, "has been" is correct
A, B - incorrect - use of "if" - (on GMAT generally whether is preferred over if)
D - incorrect - wrong tense was - must be present tense.
E - incorrect - past perfect (wrong tense) -- illogically suggests alteration was done before the completion of painting
(A) of electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances posing any health threat
(B) of electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances that pose any threat to health
(C) that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health
(D) that poses any threat to health from electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances
(E) for any health threat posed by electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances
954). Art historians are using a process known as infrared scanning in analyzing the Mona Lisa to determine if it has been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as done by many artists of the time.
(A) if it has been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as done
(B) if it had been altered since completion and if Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice employed
(C) whether it has been altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice employed
(D) whether it was altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, as was done
(E) whether it had been altered since completion and whether Leonardo da Vinci first sketched the figure in black, a practice done
Answers --
953). OA - C
C can be reconstructed as follows : Although no proof that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health yet exists, mounting scientifc evidence has convinced many experts that there is cause for concern.
Restrictive Clause : that electromagnetic fields generated by household appliances pose any threat to health (modifying proof)
A, B - incorrect - "proof of electromagnetic fields" - wrong.
D - incorrect - Proof poses any threat -- wrong
E - incorrect - Passive
954). OA - C - since ---- implies from past till present (now) - so, "has been" is correct
A, B - incorrect - use of "if" - (on GMAT generally whether is preferred over if)
D - incorrect - wrong tense was - must be present tense.
E - incorrect - past perfect (wrong tense) -- illogically suggests alteration was done before the completion of painting
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
SC's Question number - 959, 960
959). Child care already a solid part of the employee benefits package at many companies, more businesses are focusing on a newer family benefit known as elder care, servicing for older dependents.
(A) Child care
(B) With child care
(C) Child care as
(D) Being the Child care was
(E) With child care's being
960). Constance Horner, chief of the United States government's personnel agency, has recommended that the use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds for not hiring an applicant.
(A) the use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds for not hiring an applicant
(B) any dangerous or illegal drug, if used in the five years prior to applying for a job, should be grounds for not hiring an applicant
(C) an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds not to hire them
(D) an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to applying for a job are grounds that they not be hired
(E) for five years prior to applying for a job, an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug be grounds for not hiring them
Answers --
959). B is the best choice.
A - incorrect - Child care already a solid part of the employee benefits package at many companies -> acts as an appositive for more companies ..hence wrongly suggests child care = more companies.
D, E - incorrect - use of being
C - incorrect - run on sentence
960). A is the best choice.
C, D, E - incorrect - applicant (singular).....them(plural)
B - incorrect - sunjunctive so should must be avoided.
Link below deals with subjunctive verbs.
http://gmat-grammar.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_gmat-grammar_archive.html
(A) Child care
(B) With child care
(C) Child care as
(D) Being the Child care was
(E) With child care's being
960). Constance Horner, chief of the United States government's personnel agency, has recommended that the use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds for not hiring an applicant.
(A) the use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds for not hiring an applicant
(B) any dangerous or illegal drug, if used in the five years prior to applying for a job, should be grounds for not hiring an applicant
(C) an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to application for a job be grounds not to hire them
(D) an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug in the five years prior to applying for a job are grounds that they not be hired
(E) for five years prior to applying for a job, an applicant's use of any dangerous or illegal drug be grounds for not hiring them
Answers --
959). B is the best choice.
A - incorrect - Child care already a solid part of the employee benefits package at many companies -> acts as an appositive for more companies ..hence wrongly suggests child care = more companies.
D, E - incorrect - use of being
C - incorrect - run on sentence
960). A is the best choice.
C, D, E - incorrect - applicant (singular).....them(plural)
B - incorrect - sunjunctive so should must be avoided.
Link below deals with subjunctive verbs.
http://gmat-grammar.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_gmat-grammar_archive.html
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
SC's Question number - 967, 968
967). In the late nineteenth century Annie Besant was widely regarded as one of the greatest living public orators, second only to Gladstone in a culture where oratory was the dominant public medium.
(A) as one of the greatest living public orators, second only
(B) to be one of the greatest living public orators, secondary only
(C) that she was one of the greatest living public orators, secondary only
(D) as being one of the greater living public orators she was only second
(E) to be greater than most other living public orators, and she was second only
968). Interest rates on mortgages have declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remained unchanged during the next three months.
(A) have declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remained unchanged
(B) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remain unchanged
(C) steadily declined during the first six months of this year but remain virtually unchanged
(D) declined steadily during the first six months of this but have remained virtually unchanging'
(E) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but have remained virtually unchanged
Answers --
967). A is the best choice. - regard as - correct idiom
B, C, E - incorrect - unidiomatic
D - incorrect - passive .. use of being
968). E is the best choice.
A, B - incorrect - misplaced word modifier - virtually incorrectly modifying remain instead of unchanged.
C - incorrect - violating verb tense - going from simple past to present tense.
D - incorrect - unchanging is wrong.
(A) as one of the greatest living public orators, second only
(B) to be one of the greatest living public orators, secondary only
(C) that she was one of the greatest living public orators, secondary only
(D) as being one of the greater living public orators she was only second
(E) to be greater than most other living public orators, and she was second only
968). Interest rates on mortgages have declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remained unchanged during the next three months.
(A) have declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remained unchanged
(B) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but virtually remain unchanged
(C) steadily declined during the first six months of this year but remain virtually unchanged
(D) declined steadily during the first six months of this but have remained virtually unchanging'
(E) declined steadily during the first six months of this year but have remained virtually unchanged
Answers --
967). A is the best choice. - regard as - correct idiom
B, C, E - incorrect - unidiomatic
D - incorrect - passive .. use of being
968). E is the best choice.
A, B - incorrect - misplaced word modifier - virtually incorrectly modifying remain instead of unchanged.
C - incorrect - violating verb tense - going from simple past to present tense.
D - incorrect - unchanging is wrong.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
SC's Question number - 983, 984
983). The skill and the precision of the Anasazi, ancient inhabitants of the Southwest, in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced not only at Chaco Canyon but at a number of other sites.
(A) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced not only at
(B) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon are evidenced not only at
(C) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced at not only
(D) to measure the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced at not only
(E) to measure the movements of the Sun and Moon are evidenced not only at
984). There is ample evidence, derived from the lore of traditional folk medicine, that naturally occurring antibiotics are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug.
(A) are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug
(B) are usually able to be modified to make them more effective drugs
(C) are usually able to be modified, which makes them more effective drug
(D) can usually be modified to make them a more effective drug
(E) can usually be modified to make them more effective drugs
Answers --
983). B is the best choice.
A, C, D - incorrect - Plural subject so we need are not is
E - incorrect - Idiom: skill in doing something.
His skill in teaching is better than His skill to teach
984). E is the best choice.
A, B, C - incorrect - "able to be" - On GMAT if active voice is correct, it is preferred over passive voice
D - incorrect - violates parallelism - must be ......antibiotics .... drugs
(A) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced not only at
(B) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon are evidenced not only at
(C) in measuring the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced at not only
(D) to measure the movements of the Sun and Moon is evidenced at not only
(E) to measure the movements of the Sun and Moon are evidenced not only at
984). There is ample evidence, derived from the lore of traditional folk medicine, that naturally occurring antibiotics are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug.
(A) are usually able to be modified to make them a more effective drug
(B) are usually able to be modified to make them more effective drugs
(C) are usually able to be modified, which makes them more effective drug
(D) can usually be modified to make them a more effective drug
(E) can usually be modified to make them more effective drugs
Answers --
983). B is the best choice.
A, C, D - incorrect - Plural subject so we need are not is
E - incorrect - Idiom: skill in doing something.
His skill in teaching is better than His skill to teach
984). E is the best choice.
A, B, C - incorrect - "able to be" - On GMAT if active voice is correct, it is preferred over passive voice
D - incorrect - violates parallelism - must be ......antibiotics .... drugs
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