Incomplete Sentences
Suzy took the SAT class with hopes _______
A: that her SAT score would improve
B: to improve her SAT score
C: of improving her SAT score
D: improving her SAT score
C: Suzy took the SAT class with hopes (of improving her SAT score).
A lion must see (their prey) before pouncing.
A: No change
B: its prey
C: it's prey
D: there preys
B: its prey
(A: Even before) becoming the youngest player to win the Wimbledon men's (B: singles) championship, Boris Becker (C: had sensed) that his life would (D: no longer) be the same. (E: no error)
C: had sensed
had sensed--->knew
You need to work (quick and decisively.)
A: no change
B: quick and decisive
C: quickly and decisive
D: quickly and decisively
D: quickly and decisively
Completing an essay was RUDIMENTARY for the student, as writing came naturally to her
a) simple and effortless
b) complex and difficult
c) a final requirement
d) a new experience
a) simple and effortless
I am curious _____ nature and all the different species of animals that live in the Amazon rainforest.
A: (nothing)
B: of
C: by
D: at
E: about
Help for taking test-taking skills and reading skills (are also available.)
A: No change
B: will be also available
C: is also available
D: were also available
C: is also available
If one of the Founding Fathers (A:were) to come back to life (B: for a day), his opinions (C: of) our amendments (D: would be) interesting. (E: no error)
A: were
were--->was
Barbara cannot help (not to think she will) win a college scholarship.
A: No change
B: but to think she will
C: but think she will
D: thinking that she will
C: But think she will
The politician's speech was full of CANDID remarks, which many found refreshing.
a. dishonest and misleading
b. straightforward and truthful
c. overly formal
d. humorous
b. straightforward and truthful
I am suspicious _____ your motives.
A: of
B: towards
C: in
D: to
E: (nothing)
A: I am suspicious (of) your motives.
Illegal logging in Mexican forests (have resulted in the destruction) of the monarch butterfly's habitat.
A: No change
B: did resulted in the destruction
C: are resulted in the destruction
D: has resulted in the destruction
D: has resulted in the destruction
(A: Now) that the stress of examinations and interviews (B: are) over, we can (C: all) (D: relax) for a while. (E: no error)
B: are
are--->is
The construction of the Great Wall of China was an (enormous undertaking that occurred on a large scale) that required over 3000 workers.
A: no change
B: enormous undertaking
C: undertaking that occurred on a large scale
D: job that occurred on a large scale
B: enormous undertaking
The old building's structure was DECREPIT and unsafe, so it was scheduled for demolition.
a. well-maintained and sturdy
b. brand new and modern
c. broken-down and worn-out
d. elegant and ornate
c. broken-down and worn-out
Your answer is inconsistent _________ what we learned in class.
A: to
B: of
C: (nothing)
D: with
E: from
D: Your answer is inconsistent (with) what we learned in class.
In addition to helping the environment, renewable resources--such as solar power and hydroelectricity--may provide an economic benefit, (as it may reduce) our dependence on foreign oil.
A: no change
B: as they may reduce
C: as those things may reduce
D: as these technologies may reduce
B: as they may reduce
America's standard of living (A: is) still (B: higher than most) of the other countries (C: in) the world. (D: no error)
B: higher than most
higher than most ---> higher than that of most
The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps more marked in poetry than (either fiction or drama.)
A: No change
B: in either fiction or drama
C: in either fiction or in drama
D: either fiction or in drama
B: in either fiction or drama
His ADVERSARIAL tone in the debate made it clear that he was not looking for compromise.
a. cooperative and friendly
b. respectful and polite
c. hostile and confrontational
d. hesitant and uncertain
c. hostile and confrontational
After living in Korea for over 3 years, I have acquired a tolerance ____ humid climates.
A: of
B: for
C: to
D: with
E: toward
B: After living in Korea for over 3 years, I have acquired a tolerance (for) humid climates.
According to a recent study, an increasing number of people in their 30’s choose to remain single, a finding that, despite reports to the contrary, (suggest that fewer people plan to have children.)
A: No change
B: is suggesting that fewer people plan to have children
C: suggests that fewer people plan to have children
D: suggest that less people plan to have kids
C: suggests that fewer people plan to have children
The dean (A: of the college), together (B: with) some other faculty members, (C: are) planning a conference to (D: put certain) rules into place. (E: no error)
C: are
are--->is
(Looking up) from the base of the mountain, the trail seems more treacherous than it really was.
A: No change
B: While looking up
C: By looking up
D: When viewed
D: when viewed
The UBIQUITIOUS nature of smartphones means they are almost impossible to avoid in modern life.
a) found everywhere
b) incredibly expensive
c) a recent invention
d) used for communication
a) found everywhere