ERROR IDENTIFICATION Each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. Identify the word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten and then correct or rewrite that word or phrase. Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old. A B C D The governor has not decided how to deal with the new problems already. A B C D There was a very interesting news on the radio this morning about the earthquake in Italy. A B C D The company representative sold to manager a sewing machine for forty dollars. A B C D Harvey seldom pays his bill on time, and his brother does too. A B C D Jim was upset last night because he had to do too many homeworks. A B C D The price of crude oil used to be a great deal lower than now, wasn’t it? A B C D George is not enough intelligent to pass this economics class without help. A B C D Kurt had such many interesting plans that everyone wanted to work on his committee. A B C D The fire began in the first floor of the hotel, but it soon spread to adjacent floors. A B C D The head proctor tells the students when they should begin the exam, how long they have to A B complete it, and what the procedures are for turning in C D Estimates by science suggest that only 1% of the world’s extinct animals and plants have been A B C identified. D When a human being walks, he or she exerts a certain number of force on the ground. A B C D The oceans contain many forms of life that has not yet been discovered. A B C D There has recently a lot of important findings in medical technology. A B C D Continuing education has become increasing popular in the U.S. in recent years. A B C D Disabled children cannot derive full enjoyment from toys make for non-disabled children. A B C D Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long. A B C D Stuart stopped to write his letter because he had to leave for the hospital. A B C D Each of the students in the accounting class has to type their own research paper. A B C D Dresses, skirts, shoes, and children’s clothing are advertised at great reduced prices. A B C D Although both of them are trying to get the scholarship, Ann has the highest grade . A B C D The equipment in the office was badly in need of being repaired. A B C D She wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A B C D The artist tried stimulate interest in painting by taking his students to the museums. A B C D Before she moved here, Arlene had been president of the organization since four years. A B C D Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called. A B C D The chemistry instructor explained the experiment in such of a way that was easy to understand. A B C D The town where we visited was a four – day journey from our hotel, so we took the train instead of A B C D The bus It was not until 1973 when the southernmost source of the Nile River was discovered A B C D The influence of the nation’s literature, art, and science have captured widespread attention. A B C D The leader emphasized the need of justice and equality among his people. A B C D Many of the population in the rural areas is composed of manual labourers. A B C D Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen. A B C D The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience. A B C D It should not be assume that the lower the price the happier the buyer. A B C D For more than 450 years, Mexico City has been the economic, culture, and political center of A B C Mexican people. D I’m tired after such a long day, so I think I’ll lay down and take a nap. A B C D They rose their hands above their head when the teacher asked them to do so. A B C D Peter, as well as his two sisters Sondra and Emily, are left-handed. A B C D By the time Winnie visited to her grandson’s home, he had received her gift in her mail. A B C D In October 1957, Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, was being launched by the Soviet Union A B C D Frank and Cathy are travelling in the Europe now. They plan to visit Germany and France. A B C D The results of this election are more difficult to predict from those of the last one A B C D Sarah said that she heard someone in the attic, but when we looked, we didn’t find no one. A B C D Howard Cosell, the sports announcer, says that he always tells it like it is. A B C D If she leaves now, she will have probably arrived there by sunset. A B C D I want that new car, but which is too expensive for me for the time being. A B C D Is Brazil largest country in South America in area and in population. A B C D I saw the boy playing in the yard with the red hair. A B C D As far as I’m concerned, Wyoming is clearly the most beautiful state in U.S. A B C D Penny has always enjoyed looking the flowers and walking through the park. A B C D I didn’t see Frank since he and his wife moved to Norfolk last December. A B C D Extreme patriots always believe that their country is better than any country in the world. A B C D While golfing, a rabbit ran across the course the course and knocked the ball into the hall. A B C D Everyone who is from Boston and everyone who has ever been there have heard of the Old North A B C D Church Neither of the girls have turned in the term papers to the instructor yet. A B C D On New Year’s Day, most Americans watch football on TV, visiting friend and relax. A B C D I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam. A B C D She is looking forward to go to Europe after she finishes her studies at the university. A B C D The volume four of our encyclopedia set has been missing for two months. A B C D The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week A B C because the students’ confusion. D Because the resident had worked so diligent to renovate the old building, the manager had a party. A B C D John’s wisdom teeth were troubling him, so he went to a dental surgeon to see about having them A B C Pull D The teacher told the students to not discuss the take-home exam with each other. A B C D The first steps of scientific research is to decide how to gather data. A B C D Caffeine in coffee is relative harmless if people drink it moderately. A B C D The strong wind does a terrible noise when it blows through the antenna. A B C D People often seem anger when they don’t get enough rest. A B C D Harvard University, that is the oldest American college, was founded in 1636. A B C D Wild creatures are energetic in their natural habitats than in a zoo. A B C D The social worker has such a sympathetic, comfortably manner that people like to confide A B C In her D The duties of the secretary are to take the minutes, mailing the correspondence, and calling the A B C Member before meetings. D The value of the dollar declines as the rate of inflation raises. A B C D Before the invention of TV, the common man never had the opportunity to see and hear his leaders A B to express their views. C D In order for one to achieve the desired results in this experiment, it is necessary that s/he A B work as fastly as possible. C D “Psychology Today” is interesting, informative and it is easy to read. A B C D The new model costs twice more than last year’s model. A B C D The purpose of the United Nation, broad speaking, is to maintain peace and security, and to A B encourage respect for human rights. C D Professor Baker recommended that we would be present at the reception this afternoon in order to A B meet the representative from the Fullbright Commission. C D Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the Industrial Engineering A B Department were eligible for the scholarships. C D The examination will test your ability to understand spoken English, to read non-technical language A B , and writing correctly. C D Those of us who smoke should have their lungs X-rayed regularly. A B C D When a patient’s blood pressure is much higher than it should be, a doctor usually insists that A B C he will not smoke. D Even a professional psychologist may have difficulty talking calm and logically about A B C D his/her own problem. Lectures for the week of March 22-26 will include the following : the Cause of the Civil War, the A B C Economy of the South, Battle Strategies, and Assassinating Lincoln. D Until recently, women were forbidden by law from owing property. A B C D To see the Statue of Liberty and taking pictures from the top of the Empire State Building are A B C two reasons for us to visit New York City. D In buying a winter coat, it is important for trying it on with heavy clothing underneath. A B C D What happened in New York were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and policemen A B C who had been laid off from their jobs. D Although the Red Cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurses will not leave you give blood A B C if you have just had a cold. D Benjamin Franklin was the editor of the largest newspaper in the colonies, a diplomatic A B representative to France and later to England, and he invented many useful devices. C D This new model not only saves time but also energy by operating on two batteries instead of four. A B C D The government requires that a census be taken every ten years so accurate statistics may be A B C D compiled To the man who worked so hard on the project, the news was profound disappointing. A B C D Anyone reproducing copyrighted works without permission of the holders of the copyrights A B C are breaking the law. D People with exceptionally high intelligence quotient may not be the best employees since they A B become bored with their work if the job is constantly changing. C D I sometimes wish that my university is as large as State University because our facilities are more A B C limited than theirs. D Professor Baker told her class that a good way to improve listening comprehension skills is to watch A B C television, especially news programs and documentaries. D An unexpected raise in the cost of living as well as a decline in employment opportunities has A B resulted in the rapid creation of new government programs for the unemployed. C D
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