Correct the sentence for tense errors.
When they returned to the city. It was raining and the wind blew.
When they returned to the city, it was raining and the wind was blowing.
100
Choose the best way to complete each sentence.
She finished the marathon but (a) she wasn't satisfied with her time (b) she received a certificate of achievement.
(a)
100
Find the one CAPTIALIZED incorrect word that must be changed.
We walked by THAT tall building THAT has round windows WHOSE look LIKE little eyes.
Whose --> that
100
Choose the gerund or infinitive:
I don't mind (to study/studying) algebra. In fact, I kind of like it.
studying
100
Insert or correct the article errors in this sentence:
It is important to research company before applying for job there.
It is important to A research company before applying for A job there.
200
Correct the tense errors in the sentence.
Al had been not sleeping enough, so he not do well on the exam.
Al had not been sleeping enough, so he did not do well on the exam.
200
Choose the best way to complete each sentence.
Computer access is available throughout the college campus. In addition, (a) students must limit themselves to 20 hours of use per week.(b) there is a separate room for the exclusive use of graduate students.
(b)
200
Find the one CAPTIALIZED incorrect word that must be changed.
(a)THAT dog (b) AT (c) WHICH we were laughing belongs to the woman (d) WHICH you met yesterday.
(a)THAT dog (b) AT (c) WHICH we were laughing belongs to the woman (d) WHO/M you met yesterday.
200
Choose the gerund or infinitive:
She's not willing (to take/taking) a cut in salary.
to take
200
Last year, I traveled to Egypt with the group of students. The person planning a trip gave us a reading list.
Last year, I traveled to Egypt with A group of students. The person planning THE trip gave us a reading list.
300
Correct the tense errors in the sentence.
How long Professor Levine and his colleague was traveling in Brazil?
How long have Professor Levine and his colleague been traveling in Brazil?
300
Choose the best connector for the blank.
My friend really loves chocolate ice cream, but she likes other desserts _______ (for example/ as well/ while/ even though).
as well
300
Find the one CAPTIALIZED incorrect word that must be changed.
The man TO WHICH we sold the car THAT didn't run IS THE MAN that you met last week.
which --> whom
300
Choose the gerund or infinitive:
You did an excellent job of (to coordinate/coordinating) the project.
coordinating
300
Choose the correct preposition.
Mary Ward became what is believed to be the first recorded victim _______ (for/of/out/on/to) an automobile accident in Parsonstown, Ireland.
OF
400
Correct the tense errors in the sentence.
By the time the storm arrived, residents of the coastal town been evacuated.
By the time the storm had arrived, the residents of the coastal town had been evacuated.
400
Choose the best connector for the blank.
There is a shortage of gasoline. __________ (Hence/ Therefore/ Due to/ Accordingly) this problem, gas prices have risen.
Due to
400
Find the one CAPTIALIZED incorrect word that must be changed.
I want to buy (a) THE air conditioner (b) FROM you (c) WHOM I saw yesterday, (d) WHICH will cool down my house.
(c) whom --> that
400
Choose the gerund or infinitive:
It will be necessary for you (to file/filing) the papers by April 1st.
to file
400
Choose the correct preposition.
Turkey is a Eurasian country that stretches ____ (between/ on/ across/ in) the Anatolian peninsula in southwestern Asia and the Balkan region of southeastern Europe.
across
500
Correct the tense errors in the sentence.
I wanted to see the new Thor movie, but my friend seeing it already.
I wanted to see the new Thor movie, but my friend has seen it already.
500
Choose the best connector for the blank.
________ (Either/ Both/ Neither/ Where) India and Pakistan have large Muslim populations.
Both
500
Find the one CAPTIALIZED incorrect word that must be changed.
(a) THAT is the woman (b) WHOM works in the post office (c) WHICH is near the subway (d) THAT I take.
(b) WHOM--> who
500
Choose the gerund or infinitive:
I've asked him (to stop/stopping), but he keeps (to do/doing) it.
to stop.... doing
500
Choose the correct preposition.
I long _____ (in/for/at/of) a strong cup of coffee every morning.