QUESTION: 117

Frederick Douglass was one of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement, he fought to end slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War.

Frederick Douglass was one of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement, he fought to end slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War.
Frederick Douglass, who fought to end slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War, was one of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement.
One of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement, Frederick Douglass who fought to end slavery in the United States prior to the Civil War.
Prior to the Civil War, it was Frederick Douglass who fought to end slavery and was one of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement.
Fighting to end slavery and prior to the Civil War, one of the foremost leaders of the Abolitionist Movement was Frederick Douglass.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The original sentence A is a run-on. The comma incorrectly separates two independent clauses that could each stand alone as a sentence. A semicolon in place of the comma would be a simple fix, but this is not an option. B is well-structured by placing some of the information about Douglass in a nonessential clause set off by commas. C turns out to be a long sentence fragment with the word “who” beginning a dependent clause. D and E. are complete sentences, and are both much more awkward than B, which is the correct choice.

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QUESTION: 118

Because the car is powered by hydrogen energy is why it does not require gas.

energy is why it does not require gas
energy, therefore it does not require gas
energy, it does not require gas
energy, gas is not required by the car
energy is why gas is not a requisite

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The word “because” is supposed to set off a dependent clause ending with a comma, but A and E do not do this, making these choices incorrect. B has the right sentence structure, but it unnecessarily adds the word “therefore.” D puts the sentence in passive voice, making it more awkward and less effective than C, which is the correct answer.

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QUESTION: 119

Charlie Parker’s saxophone playing was like a bird in flight, earning him the nickname “Bird” and a place in jazz lovers’ hearts.

earning him the nickname “Bird” and a place in jazz lovers’ hearts
a characteristic that earned him the nickname “Bird” as well as placing him in jazz lovers’ hearts
the nickname “Bird” was a result of this along with a place in jazz lovers’ hearts
which simultaneously earned him the nickname “Bird” together with a place in the hearts of jazz lovers
the nickname “Bird” and a place in jazz lovers’ hearts the result

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The original is the clearest and most concise way to express the idea. B and D add extra verbiage, so they are incorrect. C creates an independent clause after the comma, which results in poor sentence structure. E is short and concise, but it does not make sense without a connection to the first part of the sentence.

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QUESTION: 120

Food critics often dress in disguises, which is helpful for maintaining anonymity when visiting a restaurant.

disguises, which is helpful for maintaining anonymity when visiting a restaurant
disguises helpful to maintain anonymity when visiting a restaurant
disguises, for maintaining anonymity when visiting a restaurant, which is helpful
disguises, a help for maintaining anonymity when visiting a restaurant
disguises to help maintain anonymity when visiting a restaurant

Answer(s): E

Explanation:

There is an agreement error in A between “disguises” and “is.” Changing “is” to “are” would be a solution, but this is not offered to you. B starts a possible change, but it goes awry with “to maintain,” which is awkward following “helpful.” C. is extremely awkward – be wary of multiple clauses set off by commas. D is a complete sentence, but it is not as efficient as E.

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