TASK 7

Task 7

§  Choose the best answer and identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed (7-12)!

7. They asked me what did happen(A) last night(B), but I was unable to(C) tell them(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is A, because this sentences what did happen isn’t correct, it should be what happened, so the formula is S+V².

8. He has less(A) friends in his(B) classes now than(C) he had last year(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is A, because this sentences less isn’t correct, friends are countable noun and person or object in plural form. So, the correct answer is fewer.

9. They are planning on(A) attending(B) the convention next(C) month, and so I am(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences so I am isn’t correct, you have to change it to so am i.

10.  The main(A) office of the factory can be found(B) in(C) Maple Street in(D) New York City.

Answer and analysis :

The answer is C, because this sentences in isn’t correct, the sentences used in the street name without a number, so you have to put on.

11.  John decided to buy(A) in the morning a new car(B), but in the afternoon(C) he changed his mind(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences for the use of in the morning a new car isn’t correct for the preposition, you should change it to a new car in the morning for the best answer.

12.  It has(A) been a long time(B) since(C) we have talked to John, isn’t it(D)?

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences of the tag question isn’t it is wrong, you should change the tag question to hasn’t it? Since that sentences use to be has.

§  Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order the sentences to be correct.

11.  Harvey seldom pays his bills(A) on time(B), and his(C) brother does too(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences does too is wrong, the sentence is negative agreement that use formula aux. verb+ either. So, you put doesn’t either.

13.  Jim was upset(A) last night because(B) he had to do(C) too many homeworks(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences many homeworks isn’t correct, homework is uncountable noun and always singular form, so you have to put much homework.

16.  The President refuses to accept(A) either(B) of the four new proposals(C) made by(D) the contractors.

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences for the use either isn’t correct, it should be any.because either can only use either one of two.

17.  Neither of the girls(A) have(B) turned in the term papers to the(C) instructor yet(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences have isn’t correct, it should be has, the sentences is neither of the girls means one of the girls.

Task 6

II. Choose the best answer (1-6) and identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed.

1.    The committee has met and__-

a.    They have reached a decision

b.    It has reached a decision

c.    It has formulated themselves some opinions

d.    Its decision was reached at

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    :According to the sentence use has+met V², so the best answer for that sentences is It has reached a decision.

2.    California relies heavily on income from fruit corps, and __.

a.    Florida so as well

b.    So does Florida

c.    Florida too

d.    Florida also

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    : According to the sentences it is type of affirmative agreement, so the best answer have to is So does Florida.

3.    Ben would have studied medicine if he ___to medical school.

a.     Had been admitted

b.     Could be able to enter

c.     Were admitted

d.     Was admitted

Answer     : The answer is A

Analyze    : According to the sentences have would+have+studied V³, so the answer is Had been admitted.

4.    John has not been able to recall where __.

a.    Did she live

b.    Does dhe live

c.    Live the girl

d.    She lives

Answer     : The answer is D

Analyze    : According to the sentences it use hasn’t+been+ able, so the best answer is She lives.

5.    When henry arrived home after a hard day at work,__.

a.   His wife has been sleeping

b.   His wife was sleeping

c.   His wife slept

d.   His wife has slept

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    : According to the sentences henry+arrived V², so the best answer is His wife was sleeping.

6.     __, he would have signed his name in the corner.

a.    If he painted that picture

b.    If he paints that picture

c.    If he had painted that picture

d.    If he would have painted that picture

Answer     : The answer is C

Analyze    : According to the sentences have would+have+signed V³, so the best answer is If he had painted that picture.

TASK 5 Affirmative & Negative Agreement

A.    Affirmative Agreement

5.      Catherine is studying(A) law(B)  at the university(C), and so does John(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because to be in the first statement indicates a process or activity e.s is, so to be in the second statement should be in the same from with what’s in the firs statement, so the possible answer is so is John.

7.      Marry and her(A) sister studied(B) biology last year(C), and so does Jean(D).

Answer and analysis:

Why the answer is D, because the verb in the first statement indicates past form i.e studied and Jean do the same thing with Mary and her sister so that the auxiliary used must be in the past form, so the possible answer is so did Jean.

15.  They are(A) going to have to(B) leave soon(C), and so do(D) we.

Answer and analysis:

Why the answer is D, because it is includes to affirmative agreement and to be in the first statement is ‘are’ so to be in the second statement should be in the same form then he possible answer is so are we.

B.     Negative Agreement

1.      George has not(A) completed the assignment(B) yet(D) and Marian hasn’t neither(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because the first statement has already had negative meaning and Marian does the same thing that George does, so the possible answer is either.

3.      He isn’t driving(A) to the(B) convention in March(C), and neither they are(D).  

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because he in the first statement indicates a negative meaning and they in the second statement show an opposite meaning, so the possible answer is neither are they.

9.      This table not sturdy enough(A) to support(B) a television, and that one(C) probably isn’t neither(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because the first statement shows a negative guessing, so the possible answer is either.  

TASK 4 Conditional Sentences

1.      No one would have attended(A) the lecture if you told(B) the trith about(C) the guest speaker(D)

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to the V³ unreal condition so you have to add had there before told become had told to make it right as the formula of V³ unreal condition.

4.      If Rudy would have studied(A) German in college(B), he would not have found the scientific(C) terminology so difficult to understand(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to the V³ unreal condition so you have to change would have studied become had studied to make it right as in the formula of V³ unreal condition.

6.      If a crisis would occur(A), those unfamiliar(B) with the(C) procedures would not know how to handle(D) the situation.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to V² unreal condition, so you have to change would occur with occurred to make it right as the formula of the V² unreal condition.

8.      The(A) political candidate talked as if the has(B) already been elected(C) to the(D) presidency.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to as if imaginary situation, so you have to change with had to make it right the formula of V³ as id imaginary situation.

10.  If motorists do not observe(A) the(B) traffic regulation, they(C) will be stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because this statement include to V² unreal condition, so you have to change have to with will be fine to make it right the formula of V² unreal condition.

12.  Jane said she would borrow(A) me(B) her new movie camera if I wanted(C) to use it on my trip(D) to Europe.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to the V² unreal condition, so you have to change borrow with lend  is more appropriate word which mean giving something to someone in a short time.

14.  Daniel said if he had to(A) do another(B) homework tonigh, he would not be able(C) to attend(D) the concert.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to the V² unreal condition so you have to change another with anymore for the best answer.