1. The achievements and also the failures of the British monarchy has been important

1. 1. The achievements and also the failures of the British monarchy has been important issues in the discussion regarding the continuation of that institution. No Error A

2. 2 .From the driver’s point of view, the new speed limits enacted by the state were more stricter than the old laws. No Error C

3. 3. Every evening of his adult life, the old man put on a pair of glasses, shuffled over to his easy chair, he turned on the light, and opened the newspaper .No Error D

4. 4. Abandoning reason and defying fear, the refugees dashed toward the border and freedom. No error E

5. 5. Outside of Jean, there was no one interested in going skiing at Mammoth over the weekend. No Error A

6. IMPROVING SENTENCES 6. As long as lamb was not served, anything that the caterers suggested for the al frescobuffet was alright with the host and hostess. (A) anything that the caterers suggested for the al fresco buffet was alright with the host and hostess. (B) anything the caterers suggested for the al fresco buffet was alright with the host and hostess. (C) anything that the caterers suggested for the at fresco buffet was alright with the host and hostess. (D) anything that the caterers suggested for the al fresco buffet was cool with the host and hostess. (E) anything that the caterers suggested for the al fresco buffet was all right with the host and hostess. E

7. Although the troupe was not professional, the entire audience • was mesmerized by them pantomiming and dancing. • (A) Although the troupe was not professional, the entire • audience was mesmerized by them pantomiming and dancing. • (B) Although the troupe was not professional, the entire audience was mesmerized by • their pantomiming and dancing. • (C) The entire audience was mesmerized by them pantomiming and dancing although • the troupe was not professional. • (D) The entire audience was mesmerized by their pantomiming • and dancing although the troupe was not professional. • (E) Although the troupe was not professional, the entire audience was mesmerized by • their pantomiming and the way they danced. B

8. 8. The witness stated that, on the evening in question, he heard shooting while watching the 6 o'clock news on television. (A) The witness stated that, on the evening in question, he heard shooting while watching the 6 o'clock news on television. (B) While watching the 6 o'clock news on television, the witness stated that, on the evening in question, he heard the shots. (C) The witness stated; that, on the evening in question, while watching the 6 o'clock news on television, he heard shooting. “ (D) The witness stated that on the evening in question, he heard shooting, he was watching the 6 o'clock news on television. (E) The witness stated that; on the evening in question, he heard shooting, watching the 6 o'clock news on television. C

9. 9. Learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret, and she mastered the technique on her second try . (A) Learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret, and she mastered the technique on her second try; (B) Although learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret, she mastered the technique on her second try . (C) Learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret; and she mastered the technique on her second try. (D) Because learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret, she mastered the technique on her second try . (E) Mastering the technique on her second try, learning to parallel park was frightening to Margaret. B

10. 10. Stephanie, who loves to dance, enjoys tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. • who loves to dance, enjoys tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. • (B) who loves dancing, enjoys tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. • (C) who loves to dance-enjoys tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. • (D) enjoys tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. • (E) who enjoys dancing and loves tap dancing, ballet, and jazz. D

11. 11. After reading Patrick O'Brian's novel, with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, science,and medical practices in the nineteenth century, in style so much like that of the period about which O'Brian wrote. (A) with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, science, and medical practices in the nineteenth century , in style so much like that of the period about which O'Brian wrote. (B) with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, science, and medical practices in the nineteenth century , in style so much like that of the period that O'Brian wrote about. (C) with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, science, and medical practices in the nineteenth century . Its style recreates that of the period about which O'Brian wrote. (D) with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, science, and medical practices in the nineteenth century and written in the style of the period, I recommended the book to my friends. (E) with its in-depth look at the British Royal Navy, nineteenth century science, and medical practices styled so much like that of the period about which O'Brian wrote. D

12. 12: The radio, blaring as I attempted to study the research material, made concentration impossible. (A) The radio, blaring as I attempted to study the research material, made concentration impossible. (B) The radio blared as I attempted to study the research material; made concentration impossible. (C) The radio blared while attempting to study the research material and made concentration impossible. (D) The radio, blaring as I attempted to study the research material, making concentration impossible. (E) The radio, blaring, I attempted to study the research material, thus it made concentration impossible. A

13. 13. More than once, Jose thought of stepping on the ugly monster, but the thought of touching such a dangerous hard-shelled creature with his bare foot was too revolting. No error E

14. 14. I walked along a narrow path through dark pines; beside a brook swollen with melting snow I found the old man I came to see, sitting silent and alone before his deteriorating cottage. No error E

15. 15. I exercised regularly for a month running, lifting weights, and skipping rope and for the first time I made the varsity boxing team. No error C

16. 16. If the operator of the caterpillar would have checked the control levers before beginning the heavy roadwork, the machine might never have rolled and the driver would not be lying in the hospital. No error. A

17. 17. Even though he had to supervise a large staff, his salary was no greater than a clerk. No error D

18. 18. Before the advent of modern surgical techniques, bleeding patients with leeches were consideredtherapeutically effective. No error C

19. 19. The recent establishment of “Crime Busters, officially sanctioned neighborhood block-watching groups, have dramatically improved relations between citizens and police. No error C

20. 20. The masterpiece auctioned so successfully today depicts a Biblical scene in which the king is on his throne with his counselors standing respectively below. No error D

21. 21. During the election campaign, the major political parties agreed that minorities must be given the opportunity to advance, to seek justice, and to the kinds of special treatment that might compensate in part for historical inequities. No error C

22. 22. Most of the delegates which attended the convention felt the resolution was too strongly worded, and the majority voted against it. No error A

23. 23. Lost in the forest on a cold night, the hunters built a fire to keep themselves warm and to frighten away the wolves. No error E

24. 24. The effort to create appropriate theatrical effects often result in settings that cannot be effective without an imaginative lighting crew. No error B

25. 25. Every one of the shops in the town were closed on Thursday because of the ten-inch rainfall that had fallen during the day. No error A

26. 26. The late president's numerous memoirs now about to be publishedpromises to be of special historical interest. No error C

27. 27. Mr. Webster's paper is highly imaginary and very creative, butlacking in cogency. No error A

28. 28. The point at issue was whether the dock workers, which were an extremely vocal group, would decide to return to work. No error B

29. 29. Raising living costs, together with escalating taxes, have proved to be a burden for everyone. No error A

30. 30. A number of harried department store employees were congregatingaround the water cooler to compare and discuss their grievances. No error E

31. 31. The deep-sea diver considered himself not only a competent barnacle scraper but also capable of collecting interesting specimens of seashells. No error C

32. 32. A round robin is where each team must compete against every other team. No error A

33. 33. The voters were dismayed at him retiring from elected office at such an early age, seemingly at the outset of a brilliant career. No error B

34. 34. Having a reasonable amount of intelligence and steady persistenceassure one of acquitting oneself creditably in any undertaking. No error C

35. 35. If the current rate of progress in raising school standards is to be accelerated, every pupil, teacher , and parent in the neighborhood must assume their share of the responsibility. No error D

36. 36. "Elementary, my dear Watson," was a frequent observation of the imminent Sherlock Holmes. No error D

37. 37. Wanting to reward her assistant for loyalty, Sheila gave a bonus to • him as large as his paycheck. • Sheila gave a bonus to him as large as his paycheck • (B) given to him by Sheila was a bonus as large as his paycheck • (C) he was given a bonus as large as his paycheck by Sheila • (D) Sheila gave him a bonus as large as his paycheck • (E) Sheila gave him a pay check to him as large as his bonus D

38. 38. After depositing and burying her eggs, the female sea turtle returns to the water • never to view or nurture the offspring that she is leaving behind. • never to view or nurture the offspring that she is leaving behind • (B) never to view or nurture the offspring which she had left behind • (C) never to view nor nurture the offspring that are being left behind • (D) never to view or nurture the offspring she has left behind • (E) never to view or nurture the offspring who she has left behind D

39. 39. Congress was in no doubt about who would take credit for winning the war on • inflation. • about who would take credit • (B) about who takes credit • (C) about whom would take credit • (D) of who would take credit • (E) over who would take credit A

40. 40. In War and Peace, Tolstoy presented his theorie on history • and illustrated them with a slanted account of actual historical events. • illustrated them • (B) also illustrating their • (C) he also was illustrating these ideas • (D) then illustrated the theories also • (E) then he went about illustrating them A

41. 41. Laval, the first bishop of Quebec, exemplified aristocratic vigor and concern on • account of his giving up his substantial inheritance to become an ecclesiastic and to • help shape Canadian politics and education. • on account of his giving up his substantial inheritance to become an ecclesiastic • (B) since he gave up his substantial inheritance to become an ecclesiastic • since giving up his substantial inheritance to become an ecclesiastic • (D) because of his having given up his substantial inheritance for the purpose of • becoming an ecclesiastic • (E) as a result of becoming an ecclesiastic through giving up his substantial in11eritance B

42. 42. In the United States, an increasing number of commuters that believe their families • to be immune from the perils of city life. • that believe their families to be • (B) that believe their families are • (C) believes their families are • (D) who believe their families to be • (E) believe their families to be E

43. 43. Developed by a scientific team at his university, the president informed the reporters • that the new process would facilitate the diagnosing of certain congenital diseases. • Developed by a scientific team at his university • (B) Having been developed by a scientific team at his university • (C) Speaking of the discovery made by a scientific team at his university • (D) Describing t11e developments of a scientific team at his university • (E) As it had been developed by a scientific team at his university C

44. 44. The Equal Rights Amendment to Islandia's constitution is dying a lingering political • death, many dedicated groups and individuals have attempted to prevent its demise • . • many dedicated groups and individuals have attempted • (B) although many dedicated groups and individuals have attempted • (C) many dedicated groups and persons has attempted • (D) despite many dedications of groups and individuals to attempt • (E) however, many dedicated groups and individuals have attempted B

45. 45. One ecological rule of thumb states that there is opportunity for the accumulation of • underground water reservoirs but in regions "where vegetation remains undisturbed. • but in regions where vegetation remains undisturbed • (B) unless vegetation being left undisturbed in some regions • (C) only where undisturbed vegetation is in regions • (D) except for vegetation remaining undisturbed in some regions • (E) only in regions where vegetation remains undisturbed E

46. 46. The ancient Chinese were convinced that air was composed of two lands of particles, one inactive and one active, the latter of which they called yin and which we today call oxygen. (A) one inactive and one active, the latter of which they called yin and which we today call oxygen (B) an inactive and an active one called yin, now known as oxygen (C) an inactive type and the active type they called yin we now know to be oxygen (D) inactive and active; while they called the active type yin, today we call it oxygen (E) contrasting the inactive type with the active ones they named yin and we call oxygen D

47. 47. There are several rules which must be followed by whomever wants to be admitted • to this academy. • which must be followed by whomever • (B) that must be followed by whomever • (C) which must get followed by whom • (0) that must be followed by whoever • (E) which must be followed by those who D

48. 48. Developing a suitable environment for house plants is in many ways like when you • are managing soil fertilization for city parks. • is in many ways like when you are managing • (B) is in many ways similar to when you are managing • (C) in many ways is on a par with managing your • (D) is in many ways similar to the managing • (E) is in many ways like managing E

49. 49. Most students would probably get better grades if writing were to be studied by them • writing were to be studied by them • (B) they studied writing . • (C) writing was studied by their • (D) they would have studied writing • (E) they were to have studied writing B

50. 50. If they do not go into bankruptcy, the company will probably survive its recent • setbacks. • If they do not go into bankruptcy • (B) Unless bankruptcy cannot be avoided • (C) If they can avoid bankruptcy • (D) If bal1kruptcy will be avoided • (E) Unless it goes bankrupt E