Language Use-

1-3 Read the sentences below. Some are unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. No sentence contains more than one inappropriate element.Identify the option that make the sentence unacceptable. If the sentence has no error, then choose no error.

 

4-6 Rewrite the sentence in your head, following the directions given below. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have essentially the same meaning as the sentence given you. Click the letter next to your choice for an instant response.

 

7-10 Select the answer that best describes each sentence.

Language Use Proficiency Quiz

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As night drew near, the hurricane grew even worst, exceeding the previous records.

Worse

Drew

Previous

No error

Of the two paintings I have seen at the exhibition, I like Rembrandt's best because of its use of light and shade.

Have seen

Best

Its

No error

The discussion between we and the principal yeilded some tangible benefits particularly for improvement of facilities at the school's cafeteria.

We

Particularly

School's

No error

Being a female jockey, she was often interviewed. Rewrite, beginning with She was often interviewed . . . The next words would be

On account of she was

By her being

Because she was

Being as she was

In her songs, Ani DiFranco makes melody and lyrics intricately intertwine. Rewrite, beginning with Melody and lyrics Your new sentence will include

Ani De Franco has

Make Ani De Franco's

In Ai De Franco's

Does Ani De Franco

If he had enough strength, Shaun would move the boulder. Rewrite, beginning with Shaun cannot move the boulder The next words will be

When lacking

Because he

Although there

Without enough

In delivering that speech to a strange audience, Larry felt like a fish out of water, but eventually he gave it his best shot.

The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies

The sentence contains cliches or misused metaphors

The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction

The sentence is acceptable as it stands

It is a fact and certainly true that cannot be overemphasised that the technological revolution has made the workforce more efficient and effective.

The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies

E sentence contains cliches or misused metaphors

The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction

The sentence is acceptable as it stands

To insure maximum security, the party organisers hired the services of security guards form several reputable firms.

The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies

E sentence contains cliches or misused metaphors

The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction

So that our efforts will be crowned with success, everyone of us should put our shoulders to the wheel and not let down our parents and teachers.

The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies

E sentence contains cliches or misused metaphors

The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction

The sentence is acceptable as it stands