QUESTION: 293 Topic Exam A: Section 1 (English)

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

Most of my favorite movies contain slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not the only way to make me laugh.

slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not
slapstick humor, but physical comedy is not
slapstick humor, and physical comedy is not
slapstick humor; physical comedy is not
slapstick humor, but it is not physical comedy that is

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The correct answer is B. A is a run-on: "however" is NOT a conjunction. C and D are missing contrast. E is not at all concise.

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QUESTION: 294 Topic Exam A: Section 1 (English)

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

Learning a new language can be difficult for people after one reaches a certain age; abilities needed to retain and apply new linguistic information deteriorate with time.

after one reaches a certain age
after they reach a certain age
after they reaches certain ages
after it reaches a certain age
after you reach a certain age

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The underlined portion of this sentence is wrong because the sentence refers to people in general. Because a plural third person form of a pronoun is needed (because of the reference to "people"), "one" ,"it", and "you" are all inappropriate responses. Choice A, D and E are all incorrect. Choice B is better than choice C because of the implied logic. People can reach a defined age; it is odd to say that multiple people are simultaneously reaching multiple ages what is certain then? It's almost an oxymoron to say certain ages in this context, although it is perfectly fine in other situations (i.e. This board game is only for people of certain ages). Yet the more defining difference is the singular verb form of choice C (i.e. reaches) mistakenly in place of the plural verb form of choice B (i.e. reach). Choice B is the best answer.

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QUESTION: 295 Topic Exam A: Section 1 (English)

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

A growing technology trend is to merge multiple devices with complimentary functions such as a phone, music player and the scheduling features of a planner.

the scheduling features of a planner.
and a planner with scheduling features.
and scheduling features.
scheduling features.
a planner.

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

Choice E is correct. The sentence is incorrect because it does not follow parallelism. A list that begins by naming devices (i.e. phone, music player) must continue and finish in that way. Although it is informative to include the details about a planner's features, it should be accompanied by the features of a phone and a music player if that is the way the sentence is being written. Therefore, choices A, B, C and D are incorrect. Choice B and C even add "and" again making the sentence read "...music player and and..." which is clearly wrong! Be careful; the test wants to catch you off guard. Only choice E is direct and maintains parallelism.

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QUESTION: 296 Topic Exam A: Section 1 (English)

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, is an accessory used by members of all classes.
Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, are an accessory used by members of all classes.
Jewelry is accessorized by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes which includes watches, necklaces and wearing earrings.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The problem with this sentence is the misplacement of the clause that describes jewelry. By placing "...including watches, necklaces, and earrings." after "classes" the reader gets the impression that the classes involve different types of jewelry. By moving the clause, choice B and choice C improve the sentence. However, choice C commits the error of using a plural form of "to be" (i.e. are) to refer to a collective noun like jewelry that demands a singular verb (i.e. is). Only choice B places the clause correctly after "jewelry" and ensures that the verb agrees with the subject.

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