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Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence: I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open.
- A. I did not see
- B. of orange juice
- C. on the shelf
- D. standing with the refrigerator door open
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The phrase 'standing with the refrigerator door open' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. It seems to modify 'shelf,' but it actually relates to the subject's action. Placing it after 'orange juice' would enhance clarity and conciseness. Choice A, 'I did not see,' is the introductory part of the sentence and is correctly placed. Choices B and C, 'of orange juice' and 'on the shelf,' provide necessary information and are correctly positioned in relation to the main subject and verb.
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Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. If you are __________ uncomfortable, I will bring you another pillow.
- A. to
- B. too
- C. much
- D. lesser
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct word to make the sentence grammatically correct is 'too.' In this context, 'too' means excessively or to a higher degree, indicating that the person is extremely uncomfortable and needs another pillow. 'To' is a preposition and does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Much' is an adverb used to refer to a large quantity, not the degree of discomfort. 'Lesser' is a comparative adjective, which is not suitable for expressing the level of discomfort in this sentence. Therefore, 'too' is the most appropriate choice to convey the intended meaning.
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Dr. Leo laid the paperwork out upon the table for us to view.
- A. lay
- B. upon
- C. us
- D. view
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the sentence provided, the word 'lay' is used incorrectly. The correct past tense of 'lay' in this context should be 'lay.' Therefore, the sentence should read, 'Dr. Leo laid the paperwork out upon the table for us to view.' 'Laid' is the past participle of 'lay' when it requires an object. In this sentence, 'lay' is the correct choice as it is used without an object. The other choices ('upon,' 'us,' 'view') are used appropriately in the sentence and do not contain any errors.
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Their chairs were stationary, but the interns seated in them were agitated.
- A. Their
- B. stationary
- C. seated
- D. agitated
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The word 'stationary' in the sentence should be spelled as 'stationary.' 'Stationery' refers to writing paper and other office supplies, while 'stationary' means not moving or still. In this context, the correct word should be 'stationary' to describe the chairs that are not moving.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. The intern had to select _________ three specialties.
- A. among
- B. between
- C. with
- D. along
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'among'. When choosing from more than two items, the preposition 'among' is used. In this case, 'among' is the appropriate choice as the intern had to select from three specialties, indicating a selection from a group rather than a choice between two specific options. Choice B, 'between', is incorrect because it is used when choosing between two items. Choice C, 'with', and choice D, 'along', are also incorrect as they do not convey the idea of choosing from a group of items.
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? If you calculate too quickly, you may possibly fail to get the right answer.
- A. calculate
- B. quickly
- C. possibly
- D. right
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The word 'quickly' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word that should be used here is 'speedily.' 'Quickly' is an adverb that describes the speed at which an action is performed. However, in this context, the sentence needs an adverb that conveys doing something in a hurried or rushed manner, which is 'speedily.' Therefore, the sentence should read as: 'If you calculate too speedily, you may possibly fail to get the right answer.' The other choices ('calculate,' 'possibly,' 'right') are used appropriately in the sentence and do not need to be changed.