GMAT Sentence Correction Flashcards
(36 cards)
a recent survey has revealed that within the last ten years, many working mothers had chosen to work part time, rather than place their children in daycare full time.
a recent survey has revealed that within the last ten years, many working mothers have chosen to work part time, rather than place their children in daycare full time.
The verb had chosen is in the past perfect tense, which indicates that the action was started and ended in the past. However, the sentence describes a situation that is continuing into the present, and possibly in the future. Therefore, the present perfect tense is required. Have chosen
Never before had the author used as much sarcasm as he had used in his fifth novel.
Never before had the author used as much sarcasm as he used in his fifth novel.
by the time scientists discover a way to stop the ozone layer from deteriorating, global temperatures will be rising for over two hundred years, causing the polar ice caps to gradually melt.
by the time scientists discover a way to stop the ozone layer from deteriorating, global temperatures will have been rising for over two hundred years, causing the polar ice caps to gradually melt.
While Paul Revere rode from Lexington to Concord on the last leg of his famous journey, John and Sam, wanted for their treacherous comments against the British monarchy, had escaped Lexington by foot.
While Paul Revere rode from Lexington to Concord on the last leg of his famous journey, John and Sam, wanted for their treacherous comments against the British monarchy, escaped Lexington by foot.
If the botanist was right, the plant’s failure to produce buds is caused by something other then …
If the botanist is right, the plant’s failure to produce buds is caused by something other then …
Scientists have predicted that the sea level will have risen 50 centimeters by the year 2100 if the polar ice caps continue to melt at the rate they are melting now.
Scientists have predicted that the sea level will rise 50 centimeters by the year 2100 if the polar ice caps continue to melt at the rate they are melting now.
Most literary critics believe that had her father not died during her childhood, Sylvia Plath was less prone to depression and suicide.
Most literary critics believe that had her father not died during her childhood, Sylvia Plath would have been less prone to depression and suicide.
The Goodyear Blimp will provide aerial footage of the car race, which occurs just fifteen miles from its airbase in Ohio, for as long as the race is sponsored by the company.
The Goodyear Blimp will be providing aerial footage of the car race, which occurs just fifteen miles from its airbase in Ohio, for as long as the race is sponsored by the company.
The sentence indicates that the aerial coverage will continue into the future until an unknow point . This sort of statement requires a future progressive verb.
Hospitals have always been thought of as a place for the sick and dying so many people avoid them, even for preventative medicine,
Hospitals have always been thought of as a places for the sick and dying so many people avoid them, even for preventative medicine,
Everyone of the soldiers reoprted that they had completed the training exercise prior to the incident, althought the lieutenant claimed several members of the squadron were not present.
Everyone of the soldiers reoprted that he or she had completed the training exercise prior to the incident, althought the lieutenant claimed several members of the squadron were not present.
A few of the nurses from the emergency room were disgruntled to learn that he or she had been moved to another area of the hospital due to the budget crisis.
A few of the nurses from the emergency room were disgruntled to learn that they had been moved to another area of the hospital due to the budget crisis.
Counting each of the nine planets and their many moons, there is 162 known and accepted celestial bodies in our solar system.
Counting each of the nine planets and its many moons, there is 162 known and accepted celestial bodies in our solar system.
As a result of reality television shows such as Amarican Idol, many aspiring rock stars that would never have had the means to pursue their dreams now have become major celebrities.
As a result of reality television shows such as Amarican Idol, many aspiring rock stars who would never have had the means to pursue their dreams now have become major celebrities.
Trick 2 - you would see that whom is incorrect when him is substituted into him would never have had the means.
Looking at written warnings, actual citations, and evenarrest records, it is evident that releasing tagged fish is still a driving force behind the DNR’s monitoring of the waterways, like that of other state agencies.
Looking at written warnings, actual citations, and evenarrest records, it is evident that releasing tagged fish is still a driving force behind the DNR’s monitoring of the waterways, as it is for other state agencies.
Although I own the band’s album, I have never seen them in concert.
Although I own it’s album, I have never seen the band in concert.
During WW2, the French strategy for protection was a wall of staggered forts and lookout points called the Maginot Line, but its weakest section ultimately led to their invasion.
During WW2, the French strategy for protection was a wall of staggered forts and lookout points called the Maginot Line, but its weakest section ultimately led to France’s invasion.
Real estate analysts have foound home prices have nearly doubled in the last ten years in the Southern California market, which is consistent with the increases in population and inflation there.
Real estate analysts have foound home prices have nearly doubled in the last ten years in the Southern California market, research consistent with the increases in population and inflation in the area.
The company, known for its benevolence and community-involvement, has done over 100 to charity over last twenty years and will continue to do it as long as it’s financially able.
The company, known for its benevolence and community-involvement, has done over 100 to charity over last twenty years and will continue to do so as long as it’s financially able.
Because her mother was unable so support a family, Marilyn spent the first seven years of her life with a couple who became foster parents to supplement their income.
Because her mother was unable so support a family, Marilyn spent the first seven years of her life with a couple who became foster parents to supplement their income.
From 1995 to 1999 the posted speed limit on Montana’s highways was “reasonable and prudent”, meaning their drivers could travel at speeds in excess of 80 mph when road conditions were good.
From 1995 to 1999 the posted speed limit on Montana’s highways was “reasonable and prudent”, meaning drivers could travel at speeds in excess of 80 mph when road conditions were good.
The main tourist attraction in London, a rather tiny village wast of london, is the surprising large abbey; built in the seventh century.
The main tourist attraction in London, a rather tiny village wast of london, is the surprisingly large abbey; built in the seventh century.
The botanis was pleased to see that much of the recently planted and heavily fertilized fllowers were in bloom.
The botanis was pleased to see that many of the recently planted and heavily fertilized fllowers were in bloom.
Although the are had little traffic and pedestrians, the developerss were convinced that the restaurant should be opened in the district.
Although the are had little traffic and few pedestrians, the developerss were convinced that the restaurant should be opened in the district.
According to the Georgia Lottery Corporation, lottery tickets will be disqualified that do not contain the store numebr and encoded ink skip.
According to the Georgia Lottery Corporation, lottery tickets that do not contain the store numebr and encoded ink skip will be disqualified .
