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Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 1

Directions: The sentence given below may have an error. The sentence has been rewritten under the answer options (1) to (5). Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the sentence.

A balding, smooth faced man, he could have been anywhere between forty and sixty.

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The phrase 'a balding smooth faced man' is an appositive and can be used as a sentence opener. It is placed beside 'he' to explain or describe the pronoun.

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 2

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5).

(1) When reminded of his obligation under the rules, (2) he complied with the requirement that all graduate students (3) in education (4) should write a thesis. (5) No error

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Error of importance. Delete ‘should’. Here, 'should' implies a choice where there is no choice. 

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Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 3

Directions: The sentence below has been divided into four parts. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (5)

(1) Although it might take a laboratory analysis to determine the (2) exact proportions of sand, silt, clay, and organic matter in your garden soil, (3) feel the soil`s texture to get a good idea of (4) what they are. (5) No error

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Error of parallel structure. (3) incorrectly turns an assertive sentence into an imperative one.

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 4

Directions: A part of the sentence is underlined. Five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are given. Choose the best alternative among the five.

Observing the changes in economy sweeping through the world it can be seen that they are spontaneous.

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(4) corrects the error of dangling participle by introducing the subject 'we'. Option 4 most accurately replaces the underlined part of the sentence. It specifies that 'we' can infer the changes happening in the world to be spontaneous. Option 2 is incorrect as it uses a semi-colon despite the former sentence being a complete sentence. No subject is present in option 3; hence, the meaning of the sentence cannot be inferred. Option 5 completely alters the construction of the sentence.

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 5

Directions: The sentence below may have an error of grammar or syntax. The following options seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best corrects the sentence.

New zeal and vigour can be generated by the government among youths by providing employment to youths.

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(2) corrects the structure of the sentence.

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 6

Directions: The underlined part the following sentence may have an error of grammar or syntax. The part has been rewritten in options (2) to (5) in four different ways; (1) being an exact restatement of the underlined part. Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined part, if any. If there is no error, mark (1).

Seldom have the mathematical theories of games been of practical use in playing real games, although our comprehension of the selection process from among variables may have enhanced.

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Error of parallel structure; `Seldom have…they may have`

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 7

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

During his youth, he used to work out ten times as much as he jogged, but today in his middle age he is doing less of it.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 7

What does ‘it’ refer to?; either 'work out' or 'jogging'. It is clarified only in (2).

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 8

Directions: The sentence below has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the underlined part). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

After gaining maturity, a child ought to be allowed to make decisions on his own and in pursuing his goals because by that time he is mature sufficiently to decide on his own.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 8

Only option 5 maintains parallel structure. With 'to make decisions' we need '… and pursue' to avoid repetition of 'to'. Moreover the adverb 'sufficiently' should be placed before the adjective 'mature'. 

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 9

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the given sentence. Below the sentence, are three possible substitutions for the underlined part. Choose the one that is better than the underlined part. In case no improvement is needed, mark (4) as the answer.

Having passed the examination, the college awarded him the best student's medal.

Detailed Solution for Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 9

Error of misplaced modifier. Who passed the exam? The subject has to be placed with the modifying clause in the beginning.

Test Level 3: Parallelism, Modifier and Miscellaneous - Question 10

Directions: A part of the sentence is underlined. Five different ways of phrasing the underlined part are given. Choose the best alternative among the five.

Depending on factual evidences, argument is seldom used in pleading.

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(2) corrects the error of structure. The subject is missing in the given sentence. Option 2 has a subject 'pleaders' which is correctly placed. Option 1 is incorrect as it makes 'argument' the subject of the sentence. It is not the 'argument' which is dependent on factual evidences. Option 3, although contextual, unnecessarily introduces the phrase 'which is'. It could simply have been 'factual evidences'. Thus, it is not the 'best' expression. Option 5 alters the meaning and implies the opposite of the original sentence. Option 4 is also incorrect as 'dependent on by pleaders' is ungrammatical.

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