writing skills Flashcards
(130 cards)
1
Q
His research for the thesis was more useful than hers.
A
correct
2
Q
Dinning in a restaurant is more fun than to eat at home.
A
incorrect (eating at home)
3
Q
I want a new secretary who is as efficient as the previous one.
A
correct
4
Q
What you do today should be the same as did yesterday.
A
incorrect (as you did yesterday)
5
Q
This lesson is more difficult than we had before.
A
incorrect (the one we had before)
6
Q
What you do has more effect than what you say.
A
correct
7
Q
The collection of foreign journals in the university library is more extensive than the high school library.
A
incorrect (the one in the high school library)
8
Q
What came after the break was even more boring than had come before.
A
incorrect (what had come before)
9
Q
How to buy a used car can be as difficult as buying a new car.
A
incorrect (‘‘how to buy’’ should be ‘‘buying’’)
10
Q
After retirement he plans on travelling to exotic locations, dine in the finest restaurants, and playing a lot of golf.
A
incorrect (dinning)
11
Q
She was both surprised by and pleased with the seminar.
A
correct
12
Q
He would find the missing keys neither under the bed or behind the sofa.
A
incorrect (nor)
13
Q
Depending on the perspective of the viewer, the film was considered laudable, mediocrity, or horrendous.
A
incorrect (mediocre)
14
Q
He exercised not only in the morning, but he also exercised every afternoon.
A
incorrect (but also in the afternoon)
15
Q
working four days per week is much more relaxing than working five days per week.
A
correct
16
Q
Sam is always good-natured, generous, and helps you.
A
incorrect (helpful)
17
Q
Either you have to finish the project, or the contract will be cancelled.
A
correct
18
Q
The courses that you are required to take are more important than the courses that you choose.
A
correct
19
Q
Oxygen is abundanter than nitrogen.
A
incorrect (more abundant)
20
Q
The directions to the exercise say to choose the most appropriate response.
A
correct
21
Q
The lesson you are studying now is the most importantest lesson that you will have.
A
incorrect (important)
22
Q
Fashions this year are shorter and more colorful than they were last year.
A
correct
23
Q
The professor indicated that Anthony’s research paper was more long than the other students’ papers.
A
incorrect (longer)
24
Q
Alaska is the coldest than all the states in the United States.
A
incorrect (‘‘than’’ should be ‘‘of’’)
25
The workers on the day shift are more rested than the workers on the night shift.
correct
26
She was more happier this morning than she had been yesterday.
incorrect (omit ''more'')
27
The quarterback on this year's football team is more versatile than the quarterback on last year's team.
correct
28
She always tries to do the best and most efficient job that she can do.
correct
29
Harvard is probably the most prestigious university in the United States.
correct
30
Rhonda is more hard working of the class.
incorrect (the most)
31
The engineers hired this year have more experience than those hired last year.
correct
32
The graduate assistant informed us that the first exam is the most difficult of the two.
correct
33
He bought the more powerful stereo speakers that he could find.
incorrect (most)
34
The afternoon seminar was much more interesting than the morning lecture.
correct
35
The food in this restaurant is the best of the restaurant we visited last week.
incorrect ( ''the best of'' should be ''better than the food in'' )
36
The plants that have been sitting in the sunny window are far healthier than the other plants.
correct
37
The photocopies are the darkest that they have ever been.
correct
38
The first journal article is the longest of the second article.
incorrect ( ''the longest of'' should be ''longer than'')
39
The hotter the food is, hardest it is to eat.
incorrect (the harder)
40
The warmer the weather, the greater the attendance at the outdoor concert.
correct
41
The more you say, the worst the situation will be.
incorrect (worse)
42
The more time they have to play, the happier the children are.
correct
43
The thicker the walls, the noise that comes through is less.
incorrect (the less the noise comes through)
44
If you run faster, the earlier you'll arrive.
incorrect (the faster you run)
45
The more you use the phone, the higher the bill will be.
correct
46
The harder you serve, the easier it is to win the point.
correct
47
The earliest you send in your tax forms, the sooner you will receive your refund.
incorrect (earlier)
48
The more people there are at the party, you'll have a good time.
incorrect (the better time you'll have)
49
The coffee is more stronger today than it was yesterday.
incorrect (omit ''more'')
50
The tree that was struck by lightning had been the tallest of the two trees we had in the yard.
incorrect (taller than the other tree)
51
He will buy the most fuel-efficient car that he can afford.
correct
52
The closest it gets to summer, the longer the days are.
incorrect (closer)
53
The business department is bigger of the departments in the university.
incorrect (the biggest of)
54
I really do not want to live in the southeast because it is one of the most hot areas in the United States.
incorrect (hottest)
55
It is preferable to use the most efficient and most effective method that you can.
correct
56
Tonight's dinner was more filling than last night's .
correct
57
The sooner the exam is scheduled, the less time you have to prepare.
correct
58
The house is now the cleanest that it has ever been.
correct
59
The boy had never be stung by a bee.
incorrect (been stung)
60
The suits were hung in the closet when they were returned from the cleaners.
correct
61
Money is lending by the credit union to those who want to buy homes.
incorrect (lent)
62
The record had been chose by dancers near the jukebox.
incorrect (chosen)
63
The topic for your research paper should have been approved by your advisor.
correct
64
That song has been playing over and over again by Steve.
incorrect (played)
65
Their utility bills have been increased again and again.
correct
66
The patients who are too sick to sit up are being assisted by the orderlies.
correct
67
The offices were thoroughly clean last evening by the night crew.
incorrect (cleaned)
68
The car that was struck in the intersection yesterday is being repaired today.
correct
69
The car parked in a no-parking zone.
incorrect (was parked)
70
The physics exam began just a few minutes ago.
correct
71
Everything to organize the picnic has already done.
incorrect (has already been done)
72
The police investigated him because of his unusual actions.
correct
73
The package containing the necessary samples has just sent.
incorrect (has just been sent)
74
The vacation to Europe will plan carefully before the scheduled departure date.
incorrect (will be planned)
75
The coffee turned bitter when it left on the stove for so long.
incorrect (was left)
76
The soccer game won in the closing minutes.
incorrect (was won)
77
The clothes made to rival the latest fashions of the season.
incorrect (were made)
78
When the roads are icy, the buses do not drive.
incorrect (are not driven)
79
The automotive shop stocked many part for the various types of Hondas.
incorrect (parts)
80
Every receipt must be removed from the cashier's drawer and tailed.
correct
81
The salesclerk demonstrated various additional way that the machine could be used.
incorrect (ways)
82
The woman found it difficult to believe that both of the piece of jewelry had disappeared.
incorrect (pieces)
83
The unhappy man became more and more discouraged with each passing days.
incorrect (day)
84
An extended cruise would be a nice way to spend a vacation one days.
incorrect (day)
85
The manager was surprised that not a single worker was available on Tuesday.
correct
86
The housekeeper cleaned the room and took two of the occupant's dress to the laundry.
incorrect (dresses)
87
When the first bill was defeated, the Senate immediately began work on a different bills.
incorrect (bill)
88
There were several boxes in the cupboard, and each box contained a dozen glasses.
correct
89
He received little notice that the bill would have to be paid in full.
correct
90
The police had few opportunities to catch the thief who had committed a large amount of crimes.
incorrect (number of crimes)
91
You will have fewer problems with your income taxes if you get professional help.
correct
92
After the strike, the company dismissed many employees.
correct
93
Because the bottom corner of the pocket was torn, much coins fell out.
incorrect (many)
94
Since he bought the new adapter, he has had less trouble with the machine.
correct
95
There are much new items to purchase before leaving, and there is such a short amount of time.
incorrect (many new items)
96
The less time you take on the assignment, the less pages you will complete.
incorrect (fewer pages)
97
A few soldiers who had been in heavy combat were brought back for a little rest.
correct
98
It is better to go shopping in the late evening because there are less people in the market, and you can accomplish a number of tasks in a short period of time.
incorrect (fewer people)
99
Parentheses is needed around that expression.
incorrect (are)
100
He wants to go on a fishing trip this weekend because he has heard that the fish are running.
correct
101
The syllabi for the courses is included in the packet of materials.
incorrect (are)
102
The diagnosis that he heard today were not very positive.
incorrect (was)
103
The crisis is not going to be resolved until some of the pressure is relieved.
correct
104
All of the alumni are attending the reception at the president's house.
correct
105
A flock of geese were seen heading south for the winter.
incorrect (was)
106
The teeth in the back of his mouth needs to be capped.
incorrect (tooth)
107
The fungi has spread throughout the garden.
incorrect (fungus)
108
The sheepdog is chasing after the sheep which are heading over the hill.
correct
109
In the evening he relaxes in front of the fire and writes long poets.
incorrect (poems)
110
Service in the restaurant was slow because one cook had called in sick.
correct
111
The sculpture worked from sunrise until sunset on his project.
incorrect (sculptor)
112
She has received several awards for her research in engineer.
incorrect (engineering)
113
The economist's radical views were printed in a column in the Sunday newspaper.
correct
114
You must have remarkable looks to work as a model for Vogue.
correct
115
He had several critics to offer about the new play.
incorrect (criticisms)
116
The gardener worked feverishly after the frost to save as many plants as possible.
correct
117
The company hired a statistic to prepare marketing studies for the new product.
incorrect (statistician)
118
The famous acting has appeared in more than fifty Broadway plays.
incorrect (actor)
119
The professor does not give many exam in chemistry class, but the ones she gives are difficult.
incorrect (exams)
120
His thesis includes an analyses of the hypotheses.
incorrect (analysis)
121
It was his dream to be a musical in the New York Philharmonic.
incorrect (musician)
122
For the reception, the caterers prepared a large amount of food to serve a large number of people.
correct
123
Many job opportunities exist in the field of nurse if you will accept a low-paying position.
incorrect (nursing)
124
For each business trip you make, you can choose from many different airlines.
correct
125
The stimulus for his career change is his acknowledgment that he is in a dead-end job.
correct
126
She wants to undergo a series of treatments, but she thinks it costs a little too much money.
correct
127
The television producer that was shown last night on the CBS network from 9:00 to 11:00 was one of the best shows of the season.
incorrect (production)
128
Various sight-seeing excursion were available from the tourist agency.
incorrect (excursions)
129
You have less homework than they do.
correct
130
Music in your country is quite similar to my country.
incorrect (to music in my country)
