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The document provides examples of correcting grammatical errors in sentences by simplifying complex language, replacing words with more appropriate alternatives, and changing verb forms or parts of speech. It also gives examples where the meaning or intent of the original sentence must be determined to select the correct correction. The examples cover a range of common grammatical issues and demonstrate the thinking needed to accurately edit sentences to improve clarity, correctness, and readability.

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Test 2

The document provides examples of correcting grammatical errors in sentences by simplifying complex language, replacing words with more appropriate alternatives, and changing verb forms or parts of speech. It also gives examples where the meaning or intent of the original sentence must be determined to select the correct correction. The examples cover a range of common grammatical issues and demonstrate the thinking needed to accurately edit sentences to improve clarity, correctness, and readability.

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1.We need to_ the language in this report. It is too complex.

a. Simplify (V) need + to + Verb (simple)


to + Verb (simple) > to infinitive
2. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very _ thing to do.
b.Childish very + Adj./Adv.
3. We could call the TV stations and _ the opening of our new store.
c.Publicize
4. I like my work because I have the __ to make my own decisions.
c.Freedom (N) article (a,an,the) + Noun
5. Our company believes it is the best _ to handle the account.
b.Organization article+ Adj+ N
6. Most meetings are not as _ as this one was.
as + adj tas
b. Interestingly (adv) as + adv + as
She is as smart as her brother
She studies as smartly as her brother
c.Interest (V) l am Bored
d. Interesting i am boring someone is -ed because smth is –ing

7. A doctor's._ manner makes patients feel comfortable.


c.Friendly
8. It was very _ of the boss to buy us those nice gifts.
b.Thoughtful
9. One of your duties will be some _ typing.
b.Lightened
10.She would like a _raise, not just a few dollars.
c.Real
1.The task was divided into ____ parts.
(C)equal
2.We were ____ impressed with the recommendations at the end of the report.
(D)especially
3.Your ____ during our visit has been greatly appreciated.
(C)hospitality
4.With prices ____ at such a rapid rate, buyers should compare prices.
(B)increasing
5.No one is at fault, according to the company _____.
(D)spokesperson
6.Your advice was very ____.
(C)helpful
7.I think the ____ for his services is high.
(B)fee
8.We’ve decided to ___ the company Macrodisk. Inc.
(A)name
9.Have you checked out the ____ of that contract?
(C)legality
10.The experience I received being an apprentice was ____
(D)invaluable

1. they were tired, they worked overtime.


Although
2. Neither Ms. Chen Mr. Martinez was able to attend the seminar.
Nor neither...nor
3. ______ Mr. Park worked for us, he had received training abroad.
Before
4. Please answer the phone ______ it rings.
when
5. You can look at the clothes in the shop windows, ______you can’t go in and buy
them.
but
6. The soccer game won’t be postponed ______ it looks like rain.
even though
7. ______ profits have improved, we’re all getting bonuses.
Since
8. Ms. Adams refused the promotion ______ the large raise.
despite
9. The hotel will accept no guests ______ it’s being renovated.
while
10. Restaurant food handlers must wear latex gloves ______ health regulations.
because of
1.The guard made the visitors _ at the gate.
Wait
2. My assistant wasn't able to get his check — because the bank was closed.
Cashed
3. Our company wants its customers
Satisfied
4. I'll have my secretary _ for the package.
Sign
5. Before the prime minister arrived, the police ordered the area_
Cleared
6. We forced our competitors _ their prices.
To lower
7. With some effort, Ms. Manson got her schedule.
Changed
8. The boss had me _ all of last month's sales figures.
Checking
9. The airport guard made us _ our pockets at the security gate.
Empty
10. The architects want all the hallways.
Widened

1. If the student __ for tomorrow's exam, she will be more confident.


Prepares
2. If Mr. Kennedy_ the information, he would put it in the report.
d. Had
3. If you_ how to use the word processor, ask any one of us.
b. Don't understand
4. If you aren't able to finish the letter now, _ it later.
c. You can do
5.lf1 you, I would take the job and then ask for more money.
c. Were
6. If you __ to cancel your reservation, please do so forty-eight hours
before that date.
c. Need
7. Their marriage wouldn't be so good if they._ so well.
b. Didn't communicate
8. If we don't entertain our out-of- town buyers, they _ _ such big orders.
B.might not place
9.Come to our next picnic if you ______ the chance.
a. have
10. If I didn’t think the gym war helping me feel better, I ______ my membership.
b. wouldn’t be renewing

1. When the passenger ________, will you please give him this package?B. arrives
2. The assistant to Ms. Brigham __________ more responsible in the last year. B. has
become
3. The Paris branch of our bank _____ five years ago today.C. opened
4. The consultant ……. the results of his recommendations by the end of the month.
(d) will know
5.My supervisor promises that I ……. a raise next year.
(c) will get
6. After you ……. enough practice, it eill be easy for you to do.
(a) have had
7. The boss ……. for those reports all morning.
(c) has been waiting
8. I ……. something every strange like burning wires.
(b) smell
9. You can take those files to the records room unless Kim ……. it first.
(a) does
10. We ……. at that restaurant in a few months.
(c) haven’t eaten

1. The new lawyer has gone to __________ the file.


b. look for
2. Who will __________ the advertising manager’s projects while she is on
vacation?
c. take over
3. The personnel officer believes that we can __________ with our present staff.
b. getby
4. The chairwoman decided to __________ sending the letter until Monday.
c. put off
5. Could you show me how to __________ the copy machine?
b. turn on
6. Please __________ this article for any typos or other errors.
c. look over
7. Did I tell you? I __________ Ms. Flynn at the conference.
b. ran into
8. I can’t find the Simpson will anywhere. I __________ !.
a. give up
9.You don’t need to give me your decision right now, __________ .
c. Think it over.
10. When you get to Hong Kong, are you going to __________ Mr. Cao?
a. call on

1. The doors and windows are open. Shut _______ if you want.
(D) them
2. I finished the job alone. I worked all night by _______ .
(D) myself
3. These books are _______., and the ones on the desk are mine.
(C) yours
4. My sister’s husband is an architect. _______ designed my house.
(A) He
5. . My mother talked to me yesterday, but _______ I didn’t tell I was sick.
(C) her
6. I get too many e-mails. I can’t read _______ all.
(A) them
7. We wanted to arrive before dinner, but _______ flight was delayed.
(C) our
8. Read these papers, sign your name on the bottom of each page, and then fax
_______ to the lawyer.
(D) them
9. You should have gone to the airport _______ to meet the client. She didn’t
know where to go.
(C) yourself
10. If the weather is nice, we’ll have the meeting outdoors. If _______ isn’t, we
won’t.
(C) it

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