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45
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djectives and adverbs modify subjects and/ or their actions in a sentence. In the sentence, “The
orange and striped cat leapt nimbly across the dresser,” adjectives and adverbs ... fr
ight
eningly and unhappy
ending.
a. a frighteningly and unhappy ending.
b. a frighteningly and unhappily ending.
c. an ending that was frightening and
unhappily.
d. a frightening...
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501 GRAMMAR
AND WRITING
QUESTIONS
... it is
61. a. extremely rude, and she
b. extremely rude: and she
c. extremely rude? And she
d. extremely rude and, she
e. correct as it is
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95. Art ... of which were written by Lennon and
McCartney—are “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
and “Hey, Jude.”
a. With
b. Considering
c. Among
d. To
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24. The volunteers who wou...
... lighting the kinara.
42 1. Which of the following numbered parts in the
passage contains a nonstandard sentence?
a. Part 4
b. Part 3
c. Part 1
d. Part 2
Answer questions 42 2 and 42 3 on the basis ... will
help you increase your speed and accuracy
and to do our best when being tested on
timed writing passages.
40 4. Which of the following numbered parts
contains a nonstand...
... choice.
42 4. b. Part 5 contains two sentences linked only
by a comma; a semicolon is required.
Choices a, c, and d are incorrect because
they all contain standard sentences.
42 5. d. In Part 4, a ... choices b, c, and d do not
address this sequence.
44 2. c. Choice c reflects the sentiments in the last
sentence of the passage. Choices a, b, and d
do not state such a profound effect....
... practically nonexistent and
general incoherence
• Severe and widespread writing errors
A “0” essay does not address the topic assigned.
SET 44 , Sample Essays (Page 96)
47 6.
Sample “6” Essay
Though ... com-
mon and can bring about lively discussions and a
meeting of the minds. Rich and poor alike, privileged
or under privileged, all have looked through that tiny
window and s...
... their and we in
answer a, to your and one in answer b, and to our and they in answer d.
290. a. This choice is clear, has no misplaced modifiers, and has no shifts in verb tense. Choices
b and ... Choices b and d are more vague and general, and choice c is written in a
slightly different, more upbeat style.
SET 23 (Page 65)
312. a. Choice a expands on the topic sentence. Cho...
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ector and assistant director both resigned, we all wondered who would be appointed
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501 GRAMMAR
AND WRITING
QUESTIONS
501 GRAMMAR
AND WRITING
QUESTIONS
... supply and demand determines the
price of a commodity.
a. between supply and demand determines
b. among supply and demand determines
c. among supply and demand determine
d. between supply and demand ... between Andre and Robert began when he and his family moved to Ohio.
a. The friendship between Andre and Robert began when he and his
b. Andre and Robert's friendship...
... husband
b. yellow, and after I had painted my husband
c. yellow and after I had painted, my husband
d. yellow; and, after I had painted, my husband
e. yellow and after I had painted my husband
119. Y
elling ... reading of ATale of Two Cities.
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