Question 1. The reason many students fail exams is because they do not study.
a. incomplete comparison
b. lack of parallelism
c. faulty predication
d. dangling modifier
Question 2. When I was younger, my dad shot a rat in his pajamas.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 3. Wide receivers typically are taller.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 4.Scuba diving is where you swim and breathe underwater.
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
Question 5. My history teacher is guilty of telling about past events instead of an explanation them.
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 6. The other gymnast's score was not nearly as impressive.
dangling modifier
faulty predication
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
Question 7. After doing my homework, the dog was fed.
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
Question 8. In many ways, math is more difficult.
dangling modifier
incomplete comparison
misplaced modifier
faulty predication
Question 9. She could recall the movie she saw with her eyes closed.
dangling modifier
faulty predication
misplaced modifier
incomplete comparison
Question 10. For her brother's Christmas present, Marisa bought a pocket organizer from a computer store that runs on a watch battery.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 11. In the summer, fishing is more fun.
misplaced modifier
incomplete comparison
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
Question 12. He pictured his first car in his mind.
incomplete comparison
faulty predication
dangling modifier
misplaced modifier
Question 13. John's car is old, badly dented, and has a dirty appearance.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
Question 14. Walmart is a good store because it offers good service, low prices, and provides a good variety of products.
misplaced modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 15. Young people learn languages faster.
misplaced modifier
dangling modifier
lack of parallelism
faulty predication
incomplete comparison
Question 16. Somebody is going to find out their grade today.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 17. Cook the pizza for ten minutes, and the temperature should not be too hot.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 18. School can be a stressful experience for some people; take lots of deep breaths.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 19. A hobbit must be cautious when traveling close to a dragon's lair. They must be quiet and prepare for the worst.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 20. The scuba divers put air in their tanks, and the tanks were in the boat.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 21. A plumber will fix burst pipes, but they won't repair waterlogged appliances.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 22.The farmer plowed all of his fields, and the silo was filled.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 23.The chemist lit a match near the experiment, and pure oxygen was ignited.
voice/subject
number
mood
Question 24.Students receive credit hours as they took courses.
person
discourse
tense
Question 25.I had a fear of sharks, so I go to the dive master for help dealing with my anxiety.
person
discourse
tense
Question 26.I always keep my car clean because you never know who might need a ride home from school
person
discourse
tense
Question 27.I am ready for the new semester, but you never know when you have a full class.
person
discourse
tense
Question 28.I like my job in the student center because you get to see everyone at one time or another.
person
discourse
tense
Question 29.When a writer plans an essay, you brainstorm your ideas first.
person
discourse
tense
Question 30.When a detective arrives at a crime scene, you start to look for clues.
person
discourse
tense
Question 31.I had trouble understanding Chapter Three, so I go to the instructor's office for an explanation.
person
discourse
tense
Question 32.Bring _____ bike to my house so we can ride to the park together.
yore
you're
your
Question 33. After the light went out, he drove slowly _____ the house.
passed
past
Question 34. Gandalf told Denethor, the ruler of Gondor, to be _____.
quite
quiet
quit
Question 35. Mrs. Sanders does not have much _____ when working with small children.
patients
patience
Question 36. I am concerned about how my test grade will _____ my grade in the course.
affect
effect
infect
Question 37. During the Civil War, General Sherman declared that Vicksburg, Mississippi, was the "town _____ beautiful to burn."
to
too
two
Question 38. Felicia wears the most beautiful _____ to school.
cloths
clothes
close
Question 39. Frodo wished Gandalf were there to give him some _____ on how to get into Mordor.
advise
advice
Question 40. The host's wife untied the green girdle from around her _____.
waste
waist
Question 41. Darth Sidious shot blue _____ from his fingers.
lightning
lightening
Question 42. The couple visited Niagara Falls, _____ they met 20 years earlier.
were
where
Question 43. At the Halloween House of Mirrors, Kate _____ Susan slowly through the maze.
led
lead
Question 44. Knowing that Toby stole the ring troubled my _____.
conscience
conscious
Question 45. Aragorn hacked his way _____ the sea of orcs and goblins.
threw
thorough
through
Question 46. Because I ofter write letters, my mother gave me monogrammed _____ for my birthday.
stationary
stationery
Question 47. Some _____ girls at the movie disturbed the love scenes.
chattering
articulate
Question 48. The patient was _____ to health by physical therapy.
renovated
restored
Question 49. Sir Gawain had to be tactful and _____ if he were to deny the lady's advances without offending her.
blunt
firm
loud
Question 50. Sam has made _____ progress on his public speaking.
substantial
fabulous
Question 51. If you _____ that you will get a summer job, your father will expect you to do so.
imply
infer
Question 52. The girl stormed away angrily after the boy made the _____ remark about her hair.
sensible
snide
Question 53. Psychological studies have shown that positive reinforcement works much better than negative reinforcement in training children to perform appropriate behaviors.
jargon
slang
cliche
euphemism
Question 54. That movie was the bomb!
slang
jargon
sexist
cliche
Question 55. This semester I am busy as a bee.
jargon
slang
sexist
cliche
Question 56. Soldiers must wear BDU's when riding the HUMVEE.
euphemism
jargon
sexist
slang
Question 57. The lady lawyer argued the case convincingly.
sexist
jargon
slang
cliche
Question 58. After 25 years with the same firm, the attorney was canned because of corruption in his office.
sexist
jargon
cliche
euphemism
Question 59. Fencing, once a form of combat, has become a worldwide competitive sport; but today's fencers refuse to identify fencing with fighting.
coordination
subordination
Question 60. Loud music affects people's hearing permanently, so some bands have reduced the volume of their performances.
coordination
subordination
Question 61. Though Gollum tried to regain the ring, Frodo prevailed and saved all of Middle Earth.
coordination
subordination
Question 62. Although Gondor was completely surrounded by thousands of goblins and orcs, Gandalf had hope that Aragorn and the Army of the Dead would come to his aid.
coordination
subordination
Question 63. John was a strong man, but he could not lift the car out of the ditch.
coordination
subordination
Question 64. If they are lucky, passengers may see dolphins playfully breaking water near the ship.
coordination
subordination
Question 65. The sky turned brighter; people emerged happily from the buildings.
coordination
subordination
Question 66. Burns' poem asserts that he will love his lady until all the seas go dry and the rocks melt with the sun.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 67. I would walk a thousand miles for you.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 68. The soup was as thick as molasses.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 69. We were as sharp as knives.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 70. An angry man is a raging bull.
hyperbole
metaphor
personification
simile
Question 71. Select the most effective sentence.
The deadly bubonic plague was in Europe's population, killing one third of the Asians.
The bubonic plague, originating in Asia, killed one third of Europe's population of people, in the fourteenth century.
The bubonic plague, originating in Asia, killed one third of Europe's population in the fourteenth century.
Question 72. Select the most effective sentence.
After hiking all day, the campers were exhausted, hungry, and experienced soreness.
After hiking all day, the campers were exhausted, were hungry, and sore.
After hiking all day, the campers were exhausted, hungry, and sore.
Question 73. Select the most effective sentence.
The concert tickets cost $45.00 apiece, plus handling fees.
The tickets to the show will run you $45.00 with extra charges tacked on.
The concert tickets cost $90.00 for the price of admission, plus an extra cost for processing and handling.
Question 74. Select the most effective sentence.
Socializing can negatively affect a student's studies.
The ability of a student to study is affected by that student's social life.
Socializing can have a really bad impact on the studying ability of a student.
Question 75. Select the most effective sentence.
The model was slender and tall.
The model was slender and tall in height.
The model was thin and slender and also tall in height.
Question 76. Select the most effective sentence.
Because of a special exhibit, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M.
Because of a special exhibit, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M. at night.
Due to the fact that a special exhibit is scheduled, the museum will stay open until 10:00 P. M.
Question 77. Select the most effective sentence.
Lucas has a tendency to sleep through the alarm, and that fact is the reason he is just about always late for class.
Lucas has a tendency to be late for class due to the fact that he sleeps through his alarm.
Lucas often sleeps through his alarm and then is late to class.
Question 78. Select the most effective sentence.
Although she was in the family way, she continued to fulfill her responsibilities at home and at work.
Although she was pregnant, she continued in the fulfillment of her familial and employment duties.
Although she was pregnant, she continued to fulfill her responsibilities at home and at work.
Question 79. Select the most effective sentence.
It is important that speakers be able to hold the attention of the people to whom they are speaking.
Speakers must be able to hold the attention of those who listen to them.
Speakers must be able to hold the attention of their listeners.
Question 80. Select the most effective sentence.
Elizabeth has really high grades, and that makes her the valedictorian of her class.
Because she made a lot of A's and hardly any B's, Elizabeth is the valedictorian of her class.
Elizabeth is the valedictorian of her class.
Question 81. Select the most effective sentence.
The library is my favorite refuge.
For a really good place to go, I like the library for its quiet and peace.
When I need to find a place that is quiet for somewhere to go, I think the library is the best place.
Question 82. Select the most effective sentence.
The exam was of a dificult nature.
The exam was difficult.
Difficult just does not describe that exam; it was hard.
Question 83. Select the most effective sentence.
After she won the lottery, Lorraine received a check for only one dollar because the bank's computer had malfunctioned.
After whe won the lottery, Lorraine only received a check for one dollar due to the fact the bank's computer had malfunctioned.
After she won the lottery, a check for one dollar arrived at her house. The bank's computer had messed up big time.
Question 84. Select the most effective sentence.
The trip was one of danger but also one of excitement.
The trip was one of excitement and danger that is exciting.
The trip was exciting and dangerous.
Question 85. Select the most effective sentence.
The man who had been kidnapped was held by his kidnappers in a deserted warehouse by the bay.
The kidnappers stashed the man they kidnapped away in a deserted bayside warehouse.
The kidnappers hid the man in a deserted bayside warehouse.
Question 86. Select the most effective sentence.
I had a slice of an Italian comestible for my twelve o'clock repast.
I had a slice of Italian pizza for my noontime repast.
I had a slice of pizza for lunch.
Question 87. Select the most effective sentence.
The contribution of the alumni to the college will be in relation to their understanding of goals.
The alumni's college contribution will be in direct relation to their understanding of its goals.
The college alumni's contribution to their college will occur if they understand the goals of the college.
Question 88. Select the most effective sentence.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and cycling.
Recommended exercise includes running, swimming, and bicycle riding.
Recommended exercise includes running track, swimming, and cycling.
Question 89. Select the most effective sentence.
Love and marriage go together.
Love and being married go together.
Being in love and being married go together.
Question 90. Select the most effective sentence.
Although gas prices are high, we are going on vacation.
Due to the fact that gas prices are so high, we thought about staying home this summer; instead, we have decided that we will just pay the high price and go on vacation.
Gas prices are high at this point in time, but we are going to go on vacation in spite of the fact.
Question 91. Select the most effective sentence.
Made of canvas, the sailboat had lost its sail in the driving rain and wind during the storm.
The boat lost its canvas sail in the storm's driving rain and wind.
The boat lost its sail, which was made of canvas, during the driving rain and wind of the storm.
Question 92. Select the most effective sentence.
To save energy, we will turn off the lights at 9:00 P. M.
Because of energy savings, the lights will be turned off at 9:00 P. M. at night.
Due to the fact that we need to save energy, the lights will be turned off at 9:00 P. M. at night.
Question 93. Select the most effective sentence.
In light of the fact thast the rainfall was so heavy, we may have flooding.
Because of the heavy rainfall, flooding may have to occur.
Because of the heavy rainfall, we may have flooding.
Question 94. Select the most effective sentence.
I have been in college for two years.
I have been enrolled in college for a period of two years.
College has had me enrolled for two years.
Question 95. Select the most effective sentence.
The team has a tendency to lose home games.
The team often loses home games.
Having a tendency to lose home games is the team's habit.
Question 96. Select the most effective sentence.
The best Dracula movies are not gruesome.
The best Dracula movies are not of a gruesome nature.
Dracula movies are said not to be gruesome.
Question 97. Select the most effective sentence.
The college is building a new parking lot to provide parking space.
The college is building a new lot to provide more parking space.
The college, in fact, is providing a space for more parking space.
Question 98. Select the most effective sentence.
The woman who was in the red dress was the first person in line for the celebrated extravaganza to open the new store.
The first person in line for the long planned event to have a celebration when the store opened at the mall was the woman who had on a red dress.
The woman in the red dress was first in line for the store's grand opening.
Question 99. Select the most effective sentence.
Frederic March became the only performer ever to win an Oscar for a horror film.
Frederic March, the only performer to ever win an Oscar for a film of horror, won in that category.
Frederic March won only an Oscar for the type of film called a horror film.
Question 100. Select the most effective sentence.
Without so much as a thank you to the guy behind the counter, the customer walked off in a hurry.
Without saying thanks to the store attendant, the customer hurried off.
Without saying a thank you to the store attendant, off walked the customer in a hurry.