Identify the error, if any, in the sentence below.
If this said “both Jason and Sandra” then “measure” would be fine. “Neither,” however, is singular (neither/nor and either/or are always singular). Here, “measure” should be “measures.” The answer is (C).
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His one vice was gluttony and so it is not surprising that as he aged he became increasingly ____ .
A. emaciated
B. despondent
C. corpulent
D. carping
E. lithe
Gluttony is overindulgence in food and drink. Gluttony has the effect of making one fat. Which word above is a synonym for fat? “Corpulent.” The answer is (C).
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The most important bit of information here, besides the fact the AC = 6, is the fact that the exterior angle measures 150°. This means that angle ACB measures 30° (remember, a straight line has an angle measure of 180°). Since this is a right triangle, and one of the other angles measures 90°, we [...]
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After all her effort, the writer was ________ to learn that her poem had been ________ for publication.
a) elated…disallowed
b) dismayed…approved
c) troubled…recommended
d) enthralled…refused
e) distraught…rejected
The initial clause, “After all her effort. . .,” suggests that what is to follow is probably (not definitely) going to be something about the effort being in vain. When you look at [...]
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If a @ b = 2(a + |b|), what is the value of 2 @ (-2 @ -1)?
A. -8
B. 4
C. 0
D. -4
E. 8
We first need to solve what is inside the parentheses.
What is (-2 @ -1)? Well, just plug in the values and you get the following:
If a @ b = 2(a + |b|), then
-2 @ -1 [...]
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One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of all other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts. In spite of this, the investigator in another department of science would not [...]
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Which choice would best improve this sentence? If the sentence is fine as is, choose (A).
If I had the address, I would have delivered the package myself.
A. had the address,
B. had the address;
C. had the address-
D. had had the address;
E. had had the address,
“If I had the had address” needs to be followed by “I [...]
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Many today consider the Gothic style to be quite ________; however, most Renaissance-era scholars found Gothic work ________.
A.
boring … aesthetic
B.
interesting … mundane
C.
talented … voracious
D.
periodic … reflexive
E.
intriguing … parasitic
The part after the semi-colon begins with “however,” which implies a contrast to what was said before. The correct choice will need to [...]
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Identify the error, if any, in the sentence below.
I do not wish to makeA a formal complaint, but I would have been better pleasedB if you gaveC the award to the person whoD best deserved it. No errorE.
Tenses need to be consistent throughout a sentence. “I would have been better pleased. . .” will not [...]
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In circle O, central angle AOB measures 72 degrees. The radius of the circle is r. The perimeter of sector AOB consists of line segments AO and BO and arc AB. Which expression gives the perimeter of sector AOB in terms of r?
(A) (π + 10) · r / 5
(B) (π + 8 ) · [...]
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Identify the error, if any, in the sentence below.
The other delegates (A) and him (B) immediately (C) accepted the resolution drafted (D) by the neutral states. No error (E)
This is not a very difficult one. There are two subjects in this sentence: “the other delegates,” and “him.” The problem is that “him” is the objective [...]
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She found that fame was both ________ and ________; not only was it difficult to get her book published, but when she did, members of the media quickly lost interest in it.
(a) destructive…counterproductive
(b) evanescent…gratifying
(c) tedious…deleterious
(d) elusive…ephemeral
(e) fulfilling…subtle
The first blank will be filled by a word that has something to do with fame being hard to [...]
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In the figure below, the line KM is tangent to circle O at point L. What is the value of x?
a)
90
b)
115
c)
65
d)
120
e)
155
Here it would be very helpful for you to remember that when two lines intersect each other, the angles that are opposite from each other will always be the same measure. If you were to [...]
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Questions 1-6 refer to the following passage, which is a draft of an essay:
(1)I recently revisited the city which I was born in, which is a place well known for a castle built on a rock overlooking the surrounding plains, and even better known for a legendary figure who robbed the rich to give to [...]
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