Subject-Verb Agreement
There is many challenges associated with starting one’s own business.
(A) is many challenges associated (NO CHANGE)
(B) is many challenges to associate
(C) is many challenges associating
(D) are many challenges associated
(E) are many challenges which associate
D: There are many challenges associated with starting one’s own business.
James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan and other plays, is noted for portraying adulthood as unpleasant and childhood is glorified.
(A) childhood is glorified (NO CHANGE)
(B) childhood as being glorious
(C) childhood as glorious
(D) childhood glorified
(E) the glory of childhood
C: James Barrie, the author of Peter Pan and other plays, is noted for portraying adulthood as unpleasant and childhood as glorious.
Between the aspiring fishermen, the frenzied media, and the foolhardy beach-goers, there is a morbid fascination in these events.
(A) Between (NO CHANGE)
(B) Among
(C) In between
(D) Even
B: Among the aspiring fishermen, the frenzied media, and the foolhardy beach-goers, there is a morbid fascination in these events.
Where is the error, if any?
Last summer, when Mary's aunt and uncle [A] flew from Turkey to visit their relatives [B] and tour the United States, Mary invited Sandhya and [C] I to her house [D] to meet them.
[E] No error
C: Last summer, when Mary's aunt and uncle flew from Turkey to visit their relatives and tour the United States, Mary invited Sandhya and me to her house to meet them.
Jason Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State believes that another factor added to the early thaw.
(A) Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State (NO CHANGE)
(B) Box an associate professor of geology at Ohio State,
(C) Box, an associate professor of geology, at Ohio State,
(D) Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State,
D: Jason Box, an associate professor of geology at Ohio State, believes that another factor added to the early thaw.
The main reasons students give for failing to participate in the political process is that they have demanding assignments and work at part-time jobs.
(A) is that they have demanding assignments and work at (NO CHANGE)
(B) are demanding assignments and they work at
(C) are that they have demanding assignments and that they work at
(D) is having demanding assignments and having to work at
(E) are demanding assignments, in addition to working at
C: The main reasons students give for failing to participate in the political process are that they have demanding assignments and that they work at part-time jobs.
Where is the error, if any?
It is [A] far easier to ride a bicycle [B] than explaining in words [C] exactly how a bicycle [D] is ridden.
[E] No error
B: It is far easier to ride a bicycle than to explain in words exactly how a bicycle is ridden.
Where is the error, if any?
[A] There is no story more intriguing than [B] the shark attack survivor, [C] yet welcoming an attack for the sake of a good story [D] is lunacy.
[E] No Error
B: There is no story more intriguing than that of the shark attack survivor, yet welcoming an attack for the sake of a good story is lunacy.
Where is the error, if any?
The herd of black-and-white cattle [A] bellowed loudly [B] as the cowboys herded [C] them into the [D] expansive pen.
[E] No error
C: The herd of black-and-white cattle bellowed loudly as the cowboys herded it into the expansive pen.
Where is the error, if any?
Living independently and [A] demonstrating an intense work [B] ethic; the Harvey Girls [C] became known as a transformative force in the [D] American West.
[E] No error
B: Living independently and demonstrating an intense work ethic, the Harvey Girls became known as a transformative force in the American West.
Where is the error, if any?
The [A] regularly scheduled conference between my tutor and [B] me [C] is set for Friday, but my low grades in chemistry [D] requires me to arrange an earlier meeting.
[E] No error
D: The regularly scheduled conference between my tutor and me is set for Friday, but my low grades in chemistry require me to arrange an earlier meeting.
Many colleges are adopting work-study programs, which offer practical advantages to both the students and the institutions.
(A) programs, which offer practical advantages to both the students and (NO CHANGE)
(B) programs, which offers practical advantages to both the students and
(C) programs, which offer both practical advantages to the students plus
(D) programs; it offers practical advantages to both the students as well as
(E) programs; this offers practical advantages both to the students and
A: Many colleges are adopting work-study programs, which offer practical advantages to both the students and the institutions.
Where is the error, if any?
Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset [A] is like the novelist Sir A. Walter Scott [B] in her use of historical backgrounds, but unlike [C] his books, she dwells on the psychological [D] aspects of her character.
[E] No error
C: Norwegian writer Sigrid Undset is like the novelist Sir A. Walter Scott in her use of historical backgrounds, but unlike him, she dwells on the psychological aspects of her character.
Where is the error, if any?
[A] In order for the audience to believe in and [B] be engaged by a Shakespearean character, [C] they have to come across as a real [D] person on the stage.
[E] No error
C: In order for the audience to believe in and be engaged by a Shakespearean character, the character has to come across as a real person on the stage.
Yogurt manufacturers, food scientists; and government officials are also working together to develop additional solutions for reusing whey.
(A) scientists; and (NO CHANGE)
(B) scientists; and
(C) scientists, and
(D) scientists, and,
C: Yogurt manufacturers, food scientists, and government officials are also working together to develop additional solutions for reusing whey.
Where is the error, if any?
Peter’s [A] seemingly effortless flights, [B] achieved through the use of sophisticated technical equipment, [C] continues to delight those [D] who see the play Peter Pan.
[E] No error
C: Peter’s seemingly effortless flights, achieved through the use of sophisticated technical equipment, continue to delight those who see the play Peter Pan.
Having Florence Nightingale as their leader and a growing awareness of the need for cleanliness helped to bring about the establishment of standards of hygiene in hospitals.
(A) Having Florence Nightingale as their leader (NO CHANGE)
(B) Having the leadership of Florence Nightingale’s
(C) Florence Nightingale as their leader
(D) To be led by Florence Nightingale
(E) The leadership of Florence Nightingale
E: The leadership of Florence Nightingale and a growing awareness of the need for cleanliness helped to bring about the establishment of standards of hygiene in hospitals.
The British Library has more books than the books in all of the world's libraries
(A) the books in all of the world's libraries (NO CHANGE)
(B) all of the world's libraries
(C) the books in any of the world's other libraries
(D) the world's libraries
(E) any other library in the world.
E: The British Library has more books than any other library in the world.
Where is the error, if any?
When Doris Lessing published "The Golden Notebook" in 1962, [A] it [B] instantly established herself [C] as one of the [D] most important literary voices of her generation.
[E] No error
A: When Doris Lessing published "The Golden Notebook" in 1962, she instantly established herself as one of the most important literary voices of her generation.
Take Bartlett pears, for instance, unless they are treated with exactly the right amount of 1-MCP at exactly the right time, they will remain hard and green until they rot, and consumers who experience this will be unlikely to purchase them again.
(A) pears, for instance, (NO CHANGE)
(B) pears, for instance:
(C) pears for instance,
(D) pears. For instance,
(E) pears, for instance;
B: Take Bartlett pears, for instance: unless they are treated with exactly the right amount of 1-MCP at exactly the right time, they will remain hard and green until they rot, and consumers who experience this will be unlikely to purchase them again.
Where is the error, if any?
Available through the school’s guidance office [A] is a job directory and a list of job referral centers [B] that provide [C] information for students [D] in need of employment.
[E] No error
A: Available through the school’s guidance office are a job directory and a list of job referral centers that provide information for students in need of employment.
Chaplin will not be remembered for espousing radical causes any more than they will remember Wayne for endorsing conservative political candidates.
(A) any more than they will remember Wayne (NO CHANGE)
(B) as will Wayne not be remembered
(C) any more than Wayne will be remembered
(D) just as they will not remember Wayne
(E) no more than Wayne will be remembered
C: Chaplin will not be remembered for espousing radical causes any more than Wayne will be remembered for endorsing conservative political candidates.
Where is the error, if any?
[A] Throughout history, many artists [B] have been more famous for their life stories [C] than [D] for their work.
[E] No error
E: Throughout history, many artists have been more famous for their life stories than for their work.
Psychologists advise that before making any major changes in your life, a person needs to focus on one's goals.
(A) your life, a person needs to focus on one's goal (NO CHANGE)
(B) their life, a person needs to focus on their goal
(C) their lives, focus on the goal
(D) one's life, you should focus on your goal
(E) their lives, people should focus on their goals
E: Psychologists advise that before making any major changes in their lives, people should focus on their goals.
I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I've had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.
(A) had for five years chewing (NO CHANGE)
(B) had, for five years chewing
(C) had for five years, chewing
(D) had, for five, years chewing
C: I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I've had for five years, chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.