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- 1. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
I would have assisted in the planning of the event if the organisers had requested me to do so.
Begin with: Had the organisers requested ...
I would assist
I would have assisted
I will have assisted
I will assist
- 2. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
More enthusiasm is shown by people ho commit themselves to a cause than by those who are indifferent.
Begin with: People who committed to a cause...
show more enthusiasm
have shown more enthusiasm
will show more enthusiasm
have more enthusiasm
- 3. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
Excellent performance by students in the examination requires devotion to academic studies.
Begin with: To perform with excellence...
students require to
students will require to
students may require to
students are required to
- 4. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
A doctor is not likely to perform competently in her field of specialisation unless she first acquires adequate experience.
Change UNLESS to WITHOUT
she first acquires
her first acquires
first acquiring
first having to acquire
- 5. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
"I'm sorry I could not attend the concert," said Amanda.
Begin with: Amanda apologised ...
having not attended
that she did not attend
for not being able to attend
for her not able to attend
- 6. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
Without preparation for the interview, Joseph acquitted himself with distinction.
Begin with: Although...
not preparing
without preparation
he did not prepare
having no preparation
- 7. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
The witness said, " I was not at the scene of the accident."
Begin with: The witness denied ...
to be at the scene
that he was at the scene
in being at the scene
having to be at the scene
- 8. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
To complete the job in record time, we need to employ more persons.
Begin with: So that ...
the job will be completed
completing the job
the job could be completed
to complete the job
- 9. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
The principal implemented a new procedure, making it easy to monitor students' performance.
Begin with: In implementing a new procedure ...
the job will be completed
the principal has to make it easy
the principal will be making it easy
the principal has made it easy
- 10. Multiple Choice
Revise each of the following sentences according to the directions that follow it. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences.
The Conservatives did not expect to be removed from government in the last elections.
Change did to had
expect
expected
expecting
to expect
- 11. Multiple Choice
Read the sentences carefully. Each sentence has four options, review the options and select the one that is CLOSEST in meaning to the original sentence.
1 If you have never visited the Bamboo Cathedral in Chaguaramas, it is worth seeing.
The Bamboo Cathedral located in Chaguaramas, is definitely worth seeing.
If you have visited the Bamboo Cathedral in Chaguaramas, it is worth seeing.
If you have ever visited the Bamboo Cathedral in Chaguaramas, you will realize it is worth seeing.
If you have never seen the Bamboo Cathedral in Chaguaramas, it is worth visiting.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The community college in the neighbouring district offers remedial classes in English and Mathematics.
The community college in the neighbouring district offers advanced classes in English and Mathematics.
In the neighbouring district, the community college offers classes in English and Mathematics.
The community college in our district offers remedial classes in English and Mathematics.
At the community college in the neighbouring district, remedial classes are available in English and Mathematics.
- 13. Multiple Choice
We have adjusted our spending and expect our financial situation to improve significantly within a year.
Based on the adjustments made to our spending, we expect our financial situation to improve significantly within the year.
We have reviewed our spending and expect our financial situation to improve significantly within a year.
Our financial situation is expected to improve significantly, provided we make certain adjustment within the year.
Once we adjusted our spending, we knew our financial situation would improve significantly.
- 14. Multiple Choice
In recent times, we have seen many non-profit organisations being pioneered by young professional.
In recent times, there have been many non-profit organisations funded by young professionals.
We have seen in recent times, many non-profit organisations being established by young professionals
In recent times, we have seen an increase in the number of non-profit organisation being pioneered by young professionals,
We have seen many non-profit organisations being staffed by young professionals, in recent times.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Select the best version of the highlighted part of the sentence.
Ms. Rose planning to teach a course in biology next summer.
planning
are planning
with a plan
plans
- 16. Multiple Choice
Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.
Being a female jockey, she was often interviewed.
Rewrite, beginning with
She was often interviewed . . .
The next words will be:
on account of she was
by her being
because she was
being as she was
- 17. Multiple Choice
Horseback riding without a saddle is called bareback riding, the rider must possess skill, good balance, and coordination in order to enjoy this activity safely
riding, the rider
riding; the rider
riding, being that the rider
riding and the rider
- 18. Multiple Choice
Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.
While round hair follicles produce straight hair, oval follicles produce curly hair.
Rewrite, beginning with
Round hair follicles produce straight hair,
The next words will be...
because oval follicles produce curly hair.
but oval follicles produce curly hair.
nevertheless oval follicles produce curly hair.
even though oval follicles produce curly hair.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Rewrite the sentence following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should have the same meaning as the sentence given.
She worked all night, but she still did not finish the project.
Rewrite the beginning with
Even though
The next words will be...
she working all night
she worked all night
working all night
worked all night
- 20. Multiple Choice
Reconstruct the original sentence by following the directions given. In doing so, retain the meaning of the original sentence, select from options (a) to (d) the word or phrase that you have included in your sentence. Your reconstructed sentence must contain one of these options.
I would have assisted in the planning of the event if the organisers had requested me to do so.
Begin with: Had the organisers requested ...
I would assist
I would have assisted
I will have assisted
I will assist
- 21. Multiple Choice
The boy is not ______ - he is ______ - and therefore should not be tried in court as an adult.
mature...juvenile
experienced...inveterate
young...fledgling
youthful...established
- 22. Multiple ChoiceI took my sister's teddy bear as my ______ until she finished my chores.hostageanonymoushomonymhospital
- 23. Multiple Choice
Despite the unfavorable attention brought on by some critics, the press had ______ effect on the campaign overall.
a beneficial
a neutral
an inert
a destructive
- 24. Multiple Choice
Although it’s not remotely frightening in the daylight, the estate takes on ______ quality at night
an eerie
a stately
a jovial
a marvelous
- 25. Multiple Choice
The other children did not want Alexander to play with them, so they ______ him from their game.
exchanged
excluded
exposed
examined
- 26. Multiple Choice
. Eleanor is ______ peanuts: the smallest taste of peanut butter can stop her breathing and put her in the hospital.
enamored of
allergic to
intrigued by
interested in
- 27. Multiple Choice
Because of his inability to ______ other chimps, chimpanzee "E34" is no longer welcome in his tribe. He has been deemed ______.
fight with...an outlaw
relate to...an outcast
befriend...a favourite
help...a leader
- 28. Multiple Choice
After adhering to a low-fat diet for what seemed to be eons, the man had ______ to consume a cheeseburger.
a right
an excuse
the urge
the opportunity
- 29. Multiple Choice
The visitors were struck by the ____ beauty of the scenery in the rural areas of the country.
interesting
exquisite
scenic
rustic
- 30. Multiple Choice
In certain areas where there is no proper drainage system flooding is _____when it rains heavily for a few hours.
likely
abundant
inevitable
rampant
- 31. Multiple Choice
The student ____ a plausible excuse for the absence from school, however the teacher was stern in admonishing him.
explained
fabricated
declared
disguised
- 32. Multiple Choice
The campers who were lost in the jungle prayed earnestly to be rescued since their supply of food was ____and they were faced with starvation.
eaten
exhausted
depleted
diminished
- 33. Multiple Choice
There is no glory in war ………………………..... the blood it ………………………………. .
considering; sheds
comparing; spills
worth; costs
thinking; demands
- 34. Multiple Choice
I can ____________ easily when I change to a new house or new school.
adapt
extinguish
destroy
maintain
preserve
- 35. Multiple Choice
All companies must have sprinklers on their ceiling to ______________ fire if it happens.
adapt
extinguish
destroy
maintain
preserve
- 36. Multiple Choice
Tornadoes can ___________ houses and buildings just by passing by them.
adapt
extinguish
destroy
maintain
preserve
- 37. Multiple Choice
After having 5 children, Jane is able to _________ her slim body. She didn't get fat.
adapt
extinguish
destroy
maintain
preserve
- 38. Multiple Choice
We need to __________ our forests so that it doesn't flood easily.
adapt
extinguish
destroy
maintain
preserve
- 39. Multiple Choice
Vegetarians think that there is more ___________ in vegetables. That's why they don't eat meat, only vegetables.
ancestors
impact
link
nutrition
protection
- 40. Multiple Choice
Although Dina is ________ about the governor's reelection campaign, Carla regards it with _______.
passionate...indifference
reckless...callousness
exuberant...enthusiasm
upset...carelesness
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