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Question: Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.
A
Some of the people on the Alaskan cruise had never seen snow before.

B
Our science teacher told us that the earth revolved around the sun.

C
If we don't make a sincere effort to strengthen our skills, we will end up with nothing to show for our hard work.

D
No sooner do the rains come than the countryside bears a green mantle.

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Question: Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Mr Grink, who was walking along the boulevard dressed in an impeccable tuxedo, was blissfully unaware of the black clouds of discontent that were gathering menacingly behind him.
A
Comma splice

B
Pronoun reference

C
Misplaced modifier

D
Subject-verb agreement

E
Verb tense shift

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Question: Which of the following sentences uses correct diction
A
Emma said the reason she's moving is because the neighbours are too noisy.

B
Let's work together to try and correct the problem, shall we?

C
Regardless of his position in the company, I find his behaviour really aggravating.

D
We didn't receive any of our packages on time on account of the snowstorm.

E
None of these

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Question: Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure.
A
As the plane landed I squeezed my husband's hand, who was sitting next to me.

B
We realized too late that while our hotel was in Capri, we had disembarked in Malta.

C
The island was still far away when I told my father I was tired of swimming.

D
We wandered happily among the ancient ruins, frolicked gaily on the shore, and slept peacefully under the stars.

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Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.
A
has stopped Aunt Marnie to help

B
have stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

C
has stopped Aunt Marnie from helping

D
has stopped Aunt Marnie helping

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Question: Choose the option that best corrects the diction errors in the underlined part of the following sentence. After two thrilling hours at the toy store, Gregory was devastated to learn that he'd have to choose between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten items or less."
A
between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten items or less."

B
among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said, "Ten items or less."

C
among his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the checkout counter said, "Ten or fewer items."

D
between his eleven action figures; you see, the sign at the check out counter said, "Ten or fewer items."

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Question: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between ______ and ______ is impassable.
A
him, I

B
him, me

C
he, I

D
he, me

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Question: Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?
A
Francine objected loudly to us buying a new boat.

B
His complaining about every little thing made him unpleasant to be around.

C
You see, we sailors really love the sea.

D
I do not like your arriving ten minutes after class has started.

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Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The arrangements for the reception, which _______ handled exclusively by Brown & Mangle, _________ an utter disaster.
A
was, was

B
was, were

C
were, were

D
were, was

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Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.
A
In Austen's novel, Marianne Dashwood makes a spectacle of herself at the ball and is quickly spirited away by her sister.

B
My favourite part of The Wizard of Oz is when the house fell on the witch.

C
In Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Claudio accuses Hero of wanton behaviour and, as a result, almost lost his chance at love.

D
Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath tells the story of the Joad family and the many harsh obstacles they faced.

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Question: Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.

Question: Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Mr Grink, who was walking along the boulevard dressed in an impeccable tuxedo, was blissfully unaware of the black clouds of discontent that were gathering menacingly behind him.

Question: Which of the following sentences uses correct diction

Question: Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure.

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.

Question: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between and is impassable.

Question: Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?

Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The arrangements for the reception, which _ handled exclusively by Brown & Mangle, ___ an utter disaster.

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.

Question: Identify the sentence that contains a verb tense error.

Question: Read the following passage and identify the type of sentence structure error it contains. Mr Grink, who was walking along the boulevard dressed in an impeccable tuxedo, was blissfully unaware of the black clouds of discontent that were gathering menacingly behind him.

Question: Which of the following sentences uses correct diction

Question: Identify the sentence that contains an error in sentence structure.

Question: Choose the option that best corrects the subject-verb agreement error in the underlined part of the following sentence. Neither volunteering at the fire department nor fundraising for the theatre and schools has stopped Aunt Marnie to help the animals at the local shelter.

Question: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between ______ and ______ is impassable.

Question: Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun error?

Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The arrangements for the reception, which _______ handled exclusively by Brown & Mangle, _________ an utter disaster.

Question: Identify the sentence that illustrates correct verb tense usage.

Question: Choose the series of pronouns that best completes the following sentence. The ideological chasm that stretches between and is impassable.

Question: Complete the following sentence by choosing the verbs that agree with the subject. The arrangements for the reception, which _ handled exclusively by Brown & Mangle, ___ an utter disaster.