Equivalent Sentences
Had the farmers implemented the new irrigation system earlier, the community would not have suffered such severe crop losses during the drought.
(A) Although the farmers implemented the new irrigation system early, the drought still caused severe crop losses in the community.
(B) The community suffered severe crop losses during the drought because the farmers failed to introduce the new irrigation system in time.
(C) The farmers decided to implement a new irrigation system after the severe drought destroyed most of the community's crops.
(D) If the community suffers another drought, the farmers will need to implement a new irrigation system immediately to prevent crop loss.
(B) The community suffered severe crop losses during the drought because the farmers failed to introduce the new irrigation system in time.
Unlike her brother, who rushed through his research paper and left several formatting errors, Sarah was ____________________, checking every footnote, margin, and citation with extreme care.
a) altruistic
b) impeccable
c) meticulous
d) tenacious
c) Meticulous - extremely careful, precise and attentive to small details
Neither the school principal nor the senior teachers was present (A) at the emergency PTA meeting when(B) the new cell phone policy was introduced(C). No error (D)
a) Was present - were present
Select the sentence that maintains appropriate formal Standard English register without colloquialisms or stilted phrasing:
(A) The article highlights how financial stress can cause young citizens to get stressed out and act up.
(B) The survey results indicate that transparent communication between administration and staff significantly improves morale.
(C) The town board decided to throw out the proposal because it wasn't making no sense to the residents.
(D) After evaluating the quarterly sales figures, the analyst concluded that the marketing plan was a total flop.
(B) The survey results indicate that transparent communication between administration and staff significantly improves morale.
Jewellry
Jewellery
Hardly had the government announced the tax relief package when trade union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with its limited scope.
(A) Trade union leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the tax relief package long before the government made an official announcement.
(B) Immediately after the government announced the tax relief package, trade union leaders voiced discontent over its restricted scope.
(C) The government refused to announce the tax relief package because trade union leaders were dissatisfied with its limited scope.
(D) Trade union leaders were satisfied with the tax relief package despite the government's delay in announcing it.
(B) Immediately after the government announced the tax relief package, trade union leaders voiced discontent over its restricted scope.
The soloist delivered an ____________________ performance—meaning it was completely flawless and free of any mistake—earning a standing ovation from all four judges.
a) altruistic
b) impeccable
c) audacious
d) tenacious
b) impeccable - faultless, spotless or conforming to the highest standards
The chief auditor predicted that the sudden increase in import duties would have(A) a severe affect (B) on the purchasing power of average citizens (C). No error(D)
b) affect - effect
Select the sentence in which the target word is used CORRECTLY:
(A) The principal offered a generous complement to the debate team after their regional victory.
(B) The new digital library will complement the existing science facilities by offering expanded research databases.
(C) She paid him a thoughtful complement on his well-structured essay during class.
(D) The student was asked to complement the guest speaker for giving an insightful presentation.
(B) The new digital library will complement the existing science facilities by offering expanded research databases.
Maintainance
Maintenance
So overwhelming was the public support for the environmental initiative that the council had no choice but to allocate additional funding.
(A) The council chose to allocate extra funding to the environmental initiative in order to encourage greater public support.
(B) Because the public demonstrated such immense support for the environmental campaign, the council was compelled to grant more funds.
(C) The public supported the environmental initiative only after the council promised to allocate additional financial resources.
(D) Although public support for the environmental initiative was strong, the council was hesitant to allocate additional funds.
(B) Because the public demonstrated such immense support for the environmental campaign, the council was compelled to grant more funds.
The young entrepreneur unveiled an ____________________ business plan to build a solar grid across the island; while critics called the daring idea overly ambitious, supporters admired her bravery.
a) altruistic
b) lucid
c) audacious
d) tenacious
c) audacious - willing to take surprisingly bold risks
The lead researcher emphasized that it was absolutely essential to revert back to the original methodology if the initial results proved inconsistent.
A) The sentence is too wordy, repetitive, or contains redundancy
B) The sentence contains cliched language or misused metaphors.
C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or has a fault in diction
D) The sentence is acceptable.
A) The sentence is too wordy, repetitive, or contains redundancy - revert back
Select the sentence that demonstrates CORRECT subject-verb agreement:
(A) The team of marine biologists, along with their research assistants, have completed the coastal survey.
(B) The collection of rare historical manuscripts, despite years of exposure to tropical humidity, remains in excellent condition.
(C) Neither the class representative nor the student council officers was informed of the sudden schedule change.
(D) Bread and butter are the only breakfast combination served at the morning dormitory.
(B) The collection of rare historical manuscripts, despite years of exposure to tropical humidity, remains in excellent condition.
Prefered
Preferred
Notwithstanding the initial difficulties encountered during the pilot project, the ministry decided to expand the educational program nationwide.
(A) The ministry decided to expand the educational program nationwide despite the challenges faced when it was first tested.
(B) Due to the initial difficulties encountered during the pilot project, the ministry postponed expanding the educational program nationwide.
(C) The ministry expanded the educational program nationwide so that it could overcome the initial difficulties of the pilot project.
(D) Unless initial difficulties are encountered during the pilot project, the ministry will not expand the educational program nationwide.
(A) The ministry decided to expand the educational program nationwide despite the challenges faced when it was first tested.
Even after facing several harsh setbacks and losing their opening match, the ____________________ athlete bounced back quickly, maintaining a positive attitude and winning the championship.
a) altruistic
b) lucid
c) perilous
d) tenacious
d) tenacious - persistent, determined, and holding firmly to a goal
If the administration hopes to keep its head above water during the economic crisis, it cannot afford to skate on thin ice and risk getting burned by risky investments.
A) The sentence is too wordy, repetitive, or contains redundancy
B) The sentence contains cliched language or misused metaphors.
C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or has a fault in diction
D) The sentence is acceptable.
B) The sentence contains cliched language or misused metaphors. - keeping its head above water ... skate on thin ice ... getting burned
Select the sentence that uses pronouns CORRECTLY in formal Standard English:
(A) The guidance counselor distributed the scholarship application forms directly to she and I.
(B) Between you and I, the biology examination questions were much more demanding than expected.
(C) The selection committee strongly approved of his presenting the research findings at the annual symposium.
(D) Us senior students decided to organize a peer-tutoring initiative prior to final examinations.
(C) The selection committee strongly approved of his presenting the research findings at the annual symposium.
Harrass
Harass
Only by adopting sustainable agricultural practices can regional farmers safeguard their soil fertility for future generations.
(A) Regional farmers have already safeguarded their soil fertility for future generations through sustainable agricultural practices.
(B) If regional farmers do not adopt sustainable agricultural practices, they will not be able to protect their soil fertility for future generations.
(C) Sustainable agricultural practices are one of many ways that regional farmers can maintain soil fertility for future generations.
(D) Future generations will teach regional farmers how to adopt sustainable agricultural practices to protect soil fertility.
(B) If regional farmers do not adopt sustainable agricultural practices, they will not be able to protect their soil fertility for future generations.
Hiking up the muddy cliffside during a severe thunderstorm was ____________________, as loose rocks and strong gale-force winds created dangerous conditions for the group.
a) altruistic
b) lucid
c) perilous
d) belligerent
c) perilous - full of danger or risk
A comprehensive report detailing the environmental impacts of the new quarry were presented to the town council by the consultant yesterday.
A) The sentence is too wordy, repetitive, or contains redundancy
B) The sentence contains cliched language or misused metaphors.
C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or has a fault in diction
D) The sentence is acceptable.
C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or has a fault in diction - were presented - was presented
Select the sentence that maintains a CORRECT sequence of tenses:
(A) By the time the guest lecturer arrived at the hall, the audience already waited for nearly an hour.
(B) If the agriculture department had received the funding on time, they would have purchased the new irrigation system.
(C) She informed the principal that she sees the intruder entering the school office late yesterday evening.
(D) As soon as the heavy downpour will stop, the track-and-field championship will resume.
(B) If the agriculture department had received the funding on time, they would have purchased the new irrigation system.
Irresistable
Irresistible