Saturday, July 28, 2012
Test
WAP 3
1. Remove a barrier or obstacle
He had to break _________ their opposition to his ideas.
2. To make someone feel very frightened or excited .
The way he looked at me sent__________ down my spine.
3. To try to discover what people think about something that you might do .
She was thinking of running for mayor, so she started putting out___________.
4. To go to bed.
I turned__________ early last night.
5. To do something in close combination with someone or something else .
The computer chips are designed to work hand in__________ with this new microprocessor.
6. If you say that someone you admire has feet of__________, you mean they have hidden faults .
Some of the greatest geniuses in history had feet of__________.
7. End or extinguish by forceful means.
"Stamp__________ poverty!"
8. Governments must be accountable___________ someone beside themselves.
a. with
b. to
c. for
d. in
9. A narrow-minded or unprogressive person; one who lacks initiative .
"We shouldn't drink alcohol. We're only 16, and we aren't allowed to drink until we're 21,"
Billy said to his girlfriend. She taunted, "Quit being such a ___________-in-the-mud and
have a drink," as she handed him the bottle.
10. To protect yourself from a criticism or difficulty by ignoring it or not dealing directly with it
So far he has managed to fend___________ attacks on his reputation.
:to defend yourself against an attack
His opponent jumped back and tried to fend ___________ the blows.
11. Pushover
a. cognizant
b. arduous
c. walkover
d. firm
12. Uncouth
a. uncivilized
b. apostate
c. refined
13. Credulous
a. skeptical
b. wary
c. complicated
d. overtrusting
14. Implement
a. leave
b. not finish
c. stop
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
15. Intransigent
a. intractable
b. indulgent
c. compromising
16. Hard-nosed
a. laid-back
b. pliant
c. adamant
17. Retrench. Except:
a. tighten one's belt
b. cut back
c. squander
d. pare down
18. Crass
a. polished
b. coarse
C. tactful
d. inoffensive
19. Apostate
a. turncoat
b. adherent
c. passive
d. devotee
20. Venial
a. permissible
b. forgivable
c. slight
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
ANSWERS:
1.BREAK DOWN
2.SEND SHIVERS DOWN/UP SOMEBODY'S SPINE
SEND CHILLS DOWN/UP SOMEBODY'S SPINE:to make someone feel very frightened .
Just thinking about walking back through the dark streets sent chills down her spine.
3.PUT OUT FEELERS
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of feelers (the two thin parts attached to an insect's head,
used to touch things)
4.TURN IN
5.work hand in glove with somebody/something
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form go hand in glove (to be closely related):
Researchers believe that mental well-being and physical strength go hand in glove.
6.FEET OF CLAY
7.STAMP OUT
8.accountable to a person” (not accountable with a person)
accountable for (something)
fully accountable for what they did"
9.The figurative phrase 'stick in the mud' derives from the imagery of someone whose feet
are stuck in wet clay and is unable to progress.
pl., stick-in-the-muds.
10.FEND OFF
11.pushover: Someone who is easily taken advantage of
Any undertaking that is easy to do
A. WALKOVER
Walkover-Any undertaking that is easy to do
Mayoral election may not be a walkover for Lim.
12.uncouth: Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
A. UNCIVILIZED
13.credulous : Disposed to believe on little evidence
D. OVERTRUSTING
14.implement : v.carry out n. apparatus
E. NONE
15.intransigent: not willing to compromise; obstinately maintaining an attitude
A. INTRACTABLE
16.hard-nosed: "stubborn," 1927, from hard + nose. Earlier of bullets or shells with hard tips,
and of dogs that had difficulty following a scent.
C. ADAMANT
17.retrench : Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Make a reduction, as in one's workforce
c.SQUANDER
18. crass:(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
B. COARSE
19.apostate: NOUN :A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
ADJ: Not faithful to religion or party or cause
A. turncoat
20. VENIAL: Easily excused or forgiven
"a venial error"
D. AOTA
1. Remove a barrier or obstacle
He had to break _________ their opposition to his ideas.
2. To make someone feel very frightened or excited .
The way he looked at me sent__________ down my spine.
3. To try to discover what people think about something that you might do .
She was thinking of running for mayor, so she started putting out___________.
4. To go to bed.
I turned__________ early last night.
5. To do something in close combination with someone or something else .
The computer chips are designed to work hand in__________ with this new microprocessor.
6. If you say that someone you admire has feet of__________, you mean they have hidden faults .
Some of the greatest geniuses in history had feet of__________.
7. End or extinguish by forceful means.
"Stamp__________ poverty!"
8. Governments must be accountable___________ someone beside themselves.
a. with
b. to
c. for
d. in
9. A narrow-minded or unprogressive person; one who lacks initiative .
"We shouldn't drink alcohol. We're only 16, and we aren't allowed to drink until we're 21,"
Billy said to his girlfriend. She taunted, "Quit being such a ___________-in-the-mud and
have a drink," as she handed him the bottle.
10. To protect yourself from a criticism or difficulty by ignoring it or not dealing directly with it
So far he has managed to fend___________ attacks on his reputation.
:to defend yourself against an attack
His opponent jumped back and tried to fend ___________ the blows.
11. Pushover
a. cognizant
b. arduous
c. walkover
d. firm
12. Uncouth
a. uncivilized
b. apostate
c. refined
13. Credulous
a. skeptical
b. wary
c. complicated
d. overtrusting
14. Implement
a. leave
b. not finish
c. stop
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
15. Intransigent
a. intractable
b. indulgent
c. compromising
16. Hard-nosed
a. laid-back
b. pliant
c. adamant
17. Retrench. Except:
a. tighten one's belt
b. cut back
c. squander
d. pare down
18. Crass
a. polished
b. coarse
C. tactful
d. inoffensive
19. Apostate
a. turncoat
b. adherent
c. passive
d. devotee
20. Venial
a. permissible
b. forgivable
c. slight
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
ANSWERS:
1.BREAK DOWN
2.SEND SHIVERS DOWN/UP SOMEBODY'S SPINE
SEND CHILLS DOWN/UP SOMEBODY'S SPINE:to make someone feel very frightened .
Just thinking about walking back through the dark streets sent chills down her spine.
3.PUT OUT FEELERS
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of feelers (the two thin parts attached to an insect's head,
used to touch things)
4.TURN IN
5.work hand in glove with somebody/something
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form go hand in glove (to be closely related):
Researchers believe that mental well-being and physical strength go hand in glove.
6.FEET OF CLAY
7.STAMP OUT
8.accountable to a person” (not accountable with a person)
accountable for (something)
fully accountable for what they did"
9.The figurative phrase 'stick in the mud' derives from the imagery of someone whose feet
are stuck in wet clay and is unable to progress.
pl., stick-in-the-muds.
10.FEND OFF
11.pushover: Someone who is easily taken advantage of
Any undertaking that is easy to do
A. WALKOVER
Walkover-Any undertaking that is easy to do
Mayoral election may not be a walkover for Lim.
12.uncouth: Lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
A. UNCIVILIZED
13.credulous : Disposed to believe on little evidence
D. OVERTRUSTING
14.implement : v.carry out n. apparatus
E. NONE
15.intransigent: not willing to compromise; obstinately maintaining an attitude
A. INTRACTABLE
16.hard-nosed: "stubborn," 1927, from hard + nose. Earlier of bullets or shells with hard tips,
and of dogs that had difficulty following a scent.
C. ADAMANT
17.retrench : Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
Make a reduction, as in one's workforce
c.SQUANDER
18. crass:(of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
B. COARSE
19.apostate: NOUN :A disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
ADJ: Not faithful to religion or party or cause
A. turncoat
20. VENIAL: Easily excused or forgiven
"a venial error"
D. AOTA
English jokes
1.What can you catch but not throw?
2.What kind of nut has a hole?
3.What car is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
4.In what month do women talk the least?
5.What nail should you never hit with a hammer?
6.What clothing is always sad?
7.How do we know the ocean is friendly?
8.Why is the letter R absolutely necessary to friendship?
9.Lucky Mouse fell of a 1000-step stair and was not hurt. Why?
10.Where can you always find money?
11.What kind of party do prisoners like?
12.It walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening.
What is it?
13.What English word has three consecutive double letters?
14.What is it that after you take away the whole, some still remains?
15.What question can you never honestly answer yes to?
16.Remove six letters from this sequence to reveal a familiar English word. BSAINXLEATNTEARS
17.If you drop me I'm sure to crack but give me a smile and I'll always smile back
18.What goes up but never comes down?
19.What kind of pet always stays on the floor?
20.I belong to you, but am used more by others. What am I?
ANSWERS:
1.COLD
2.DONUT
3.RACECAR
4.FEBRUARY coz it's the shortest month
5.FINGERNAIL
6.BLUE JEANS
7.It waves
8.Without it, a friend will become a fiend.
9.He fell off the last step.
10.In the dictionary
11.going away party
12.man
13.bookkeeper
14.wholesome
15.Are you asleep? dead?
16.BANANA
17.MIRROR
18.Your age
19.carpet
20.your name
2.What kind of nut has a hole?
3.What car is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
4.In what month do women talk the least?
5.What nail should you never hit with a hammer?
6.What clothing is always sad?
7.How do we know the ocean is friendly?
8.Why is the letter R absolutely necessary to friendship?
9.Lucky Mouse fell of a 1000-step stair and was not hurt. Why?
10.Where can you always find money?
11.What kind of party do prisoners like?
12.It walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon and three legs in the evening.
What is it?
13.What English word has three consecutive double letters?
14.What is it that after you take away the whole, some still remains?
15.What question can you never honestly answer yes to?
16.Remove six letters from this sequence to reveal a familiar English word. BSAINXLEATNTEARS
17.If you drop me I'm sure to crack but give me a smile and I'll always smile back
18.What goes up but never comes down?
19.What kind of pet always stays on the floor?
20.I belong to you, but am used more by others. What am I?
ANSWERS:
1.COLD
2.DONUT
3.RACECAR
4.FEBRUARY coz it's the shortest month
5.FINGERNAIL
6.BLUE JEANS
7.It waves
8.Without it, a friend will become a fiend.
9.He fell off the last step.
10.In the dictionary
11.going away party
12.man
13.bookkeeper
14.wholesome
15.Are you asleep? dead?
16.BANANA
17.MIRROR
18.Your age
19.carpet
20.your name
IELTS TOPICS AND TIPS
I
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Do you think technology can replace teachers in the future?
Can you compare the importance of family relationships to that of friendship?
What differences in teaching style have you experienced with different teachers?
Compare: If I were to compare,...I would say, ...the most boring
Contrast: but -much older
-polite way to criticize someone.
as good as
THAN=In comparison with
Both places have their pros and cons.
PART 3
1.If you had the option, where would you decide to live in korea?
2.How do you perceive yourself in ten years time?
3. If you could begin your life again, would you do everything differently?
4.What is the name of your favorite TV drama?
5.What are the forms of entertainment young people and adults prefer in your culture.
6.What can be done to get better education in rural areas?
7.Discuss the factors affecting people to have more or less children in your country.
8.Give reasons why the divorce rate has or has not increased in your country.
9.How could we deal with the problems of Internet?
10.Are people travelling more now than in the past?
11.Who make better teachers —men or women?
12.How have family values changed over the years?
ELTS SPEAKING TOPICS
1. What is the character of the people like in your country?
2. Name a person whom you admire. Why?
3. Which is your favourite colour?
4. If you had a chance , would you have a son or a daughter?
5. Are you going to bring up your child any differently to the way your parents did?
6. If you could start your life again, would you do anything differently?
7. The man in the seat next to you is smoking, What do you say?
8. What is your opinion about recycling?
9. Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?
10. Describe a place you will never forget.
TIPS:
1.speak until they stop you, don't just answer the question and stop.
2. accuracy
3. don't give off topic answers
4. 3rd part-describe things, compare and contrast, provide an opinion
Candidates often forfiet accuracy for quantity in a bid to impress examiner in speaking test
The IELTS test is a test of English accuracy.
In each of the following pairs of sentences, one sentence is correct, and the other incorrect. Choose which you think is
correct in each pair and then look at the answers to see if you were correct:
1.
a. I study about engineering.
b. I study engineering
2.
a. The movie was very funny.
b. The movie was very fun.
3.
a. I went many places on my holiday.
b. I went to everywhere on my holiday.
4.
a. I am exciting too much.
b. I am very excited.
5.
a. Many temples beautiful.
b. Many beautiful temples.
6.
a. Nowadays.
b. Nowsaday.
7.
a. The government should improve public transport.
b. Government should to improve public transports.
8.
a. I go to shopping everyday.
b. I go shopping everyday
9.
a. I like playing computers.
b. I like using computers.
10.
a. I am not liking hot weather.
b. I don't like hot weather.
Answer Key 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. a 7. a 8. b 9. b 10. b
COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Do you think technology can replace teachers in the future?
Can you compare the importance of family relationships to that of friendship?
What differences in teaching style have you experienced with different teachers?
Compare: If I were to compare,...I would say, ...the most boring
Contrast: but -much older
-polite way to criticize someone.
as good as
THAN=In comparison with
Both places have their pros and cons.
PART 3
1.If you had the option, where would you decide to live in korea?
2.How do you perceive yourself in ten years time?
3. If you could begin your life again, would you do everything differently?
4.What is the name of your favorite TV drama?
5.What are the forms of entertainment young people and adults prefer in your culture.
6.What can be done to get better education in rural areas?
7.Discuss the factors affecting people to have more or less children in your country.
8.Give reasons why the divorce rate has or has not increased in your country.
9.How could we deal with the problems of Internet?
10.Are people travelling more now than in the past?
11.Who make better teachers —men or women?
12.How have family values changed over the years?
ELTS SPEAKING TOPICS
1. What is the character of the people like in your country?
2. Name a person whom you admire. Why?
3. Which is your favourite colour?
4. If you had a chance , would you have a son or a daughter?
5. Are you going to bring up your child any differently to the way your parents did?
6. If you could start your life again, would you do anything differently?
7. The man in the seat next to you is smoking, What do you say?
8. What is your opinion about recycling?
9. Someone asks you a question you do not want to answer. What do you say?
10. Describe a place you will never forget.
TIPS:
1.speak until they stop you, don't just answer the question and stop.
2. accuracy
3. don't give off topic answers
4. 3rd part-describe things, compare and contrast, provide an opinion
Candidates often forfiet accuracy for quantity in a bid to impress examiner in speaking test
The IELTS test is a test of English accuracy.
In each of the following pairs of sentences, one sentence is correct, and the other incorrect. Choose which you think is
correct in each pair and then look at the answers to see if you were correct:
1.
a. I study about engineering.
b. I study engineering
2.
a. The movie was very funny.
b. The movie was very fun.
3.
a. I went many places on my holiday.
b. I went to everywhere on my holiday.
4.
a. I am exciting too much.
b. I am very excited.
5.
a. Many temples beautiful.
b. Many beautiful temples.
6.
a. Nowadays.
b. Nowsaday.
7.
a. The government should improve public transport.
b. Government should to improve public transports.
8.
a. I go to shopping everyday.
b. I go shopping everyday
9.
a. I like playing computers.
b. I like using computers.
10.
a. I am not liking hot weather.
b. I don't like hot weather.
Answer Key 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. b 5. b 6. a 7. a 8. b 9. b 10. b
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Movies
Six days Seven nights
You're not breaking up with me, are you?
Because 69% of all relationships break up in restaurants.
I wanna increase the romance in our lives.
I'm gonna get us outta here!
You were ogling!
I'm still clinging to hope.
You deserve someone fresher.
It's wrong for two people to get married when something is hanging over their heads.
I'm sorry I was distraught
We love to snuggle.
Don't take this the wrong way.
10 years is a long time to hold a grudge.
Hey, what was it that I injected myself with?
Put your gun in your mouth, pull the trigger!
Sexually insatiable roommate
you've been a source of great distressNice talking to you.
It's very illuminating.
She likes to be sung to.
Mary should move in with us.
She can be so destructive.
I'm sorry for messing up your life.
The strength that can never be taken away.
The anagram of meat is team.
Wait for this to blow over.
Bash them in the head!
Sorry dear, I was miles away!
What's the holdup?
It's a shithole.
She was annoyingly insistent.
We're getting sketchy reports that...
We will stick together.
That was excruciating.
I'm beyond dead, she's calling dad.
It's barely 9:30.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Identifying Sentence Error
SENTENCE ERROR
1. The minimum fine for speeding in my neighborhood is at least 55 dollars. No error
A. fine
B. for
C. my
D. at least
E. No error
2. I read yesterday that a candy bar has three times as much sugar than a bowl of cereal. No error
A. that
B. has
C. times
D. than
E. No error
3. I think that line is reserved for customers with ten items or less. No error
A. that
B. for
C. with
D. less
E. No error
4. The North American Grizzly Bear is stronger than any animal. No error
A. The
B. stronger
C. than
D. any
E. No error
5. My three favorite summertime activities are bowling, going fishing, and to sail . No error
A. three
B. activities
C. are
D. to sail
E. No error
6. Compared to the 1960s, there is currently much less decent music available. No error
A. to
B. currently
C. less
D. available
E. No error
7. As the car's turned the corner, their tires screeched loud enough to wake up the entire
neighborhood. No error
A. car's
B. their
C. enough
D. entire
E. No error
8. My father said the July 4th picnic just didn't feel the same without my brother and I. No error
A. said
B. same
C. without
D. I
E. No error
9. The lobster I had last night was better than anything I have ever eaten. No error
A. lobster
B. had
C. night
D. anything
E. No error
10. Compared to France, Italian food is far superior. No error
A. to
B. france
C. is
D. far
E. No error
11. The Atlantic Ocean is warmer than any ocean on planet Earth. No error
A. The
B. warmer
C. than
D. any
E. No error
12. Although my opinion is severely impacted by the time I have spent overseas, I think that
the European artists of the Renaissance period are much more technically competent than
even the best American paintings. No error
A. is
B. that
C. much
D. paintings
E. No error
13. My mother has a very hard time dividing up toys evenly between my brother and I. No error
A. has
B. dividing
C. between
D. I
E. No error
14. After I take the shower, I usually eat dinner and watch television. No error
A. the
B. usually
C. and
D. watch
E. No error
15. There are far to many onions in this salad. No error
A. far
B. to
C. onions
D. salad
E. No error
ANSWERS:
1. D -The word "minimum" implies that the fine is at least 55 dollars.
Therefore, the words "at least" are redundant.
2. D -The correct idiom in this sentence would be "…a candy bar has three times as much sugar
as a bowl of cereal."
3. D -The word "less " should only be used when describing a non-countable quantity.
The number of items is countable, therefore the word "fewer" should be used instead.
4. D -This sentence states that the bear is stronger than "any" animal. However, bears are animals,
so this statement is indicating that bears are somehow stronger than themselves. This is a logical
contradiction, therefore it is an error.
5. D- This sentence contains an error of parallelism.
6. E- The usage of the word "less" is correct here because "music" is a non-countable thing.
7. A- "Car's" is the possessive form of the noun, meaning "of the car". In this sentence, the author
intends to simply use the plural form of the noun, which is "cars" with no apostraphe.
8. D- "I" is one of the objects of the preposition "without". Therefore, the object form of the pronoun
should be used (me). "I" is therefore incorrect.
9. D- The phrase "anything I have ever eaten" contains literally everything the author has ever eaten,
including the lobster he/she ate last night. So it is logically impossible for something that
the author has eaten to be better than "anything" because that is included in that description.
A better term would be "anything else I had ever eaten."
10. B- This sentence means to compare Italian food to French food, but accidentally compares
Italian food to France.
11. D- The Atlantic Ocean is an ocean on planet Earth. Therefore, it is impossible for it to be
"warmer than any ocean on Planet Earth", because it is included in that description.
12. D-As written, this sentence compares "European artists" to "American paintings". This constitutes
a comparison error. Only like objects or ideas may be compared; paintings may be compared to paintings,
and artists may be compared to artists, but artists may not be compared to paintings.
13. D- When a pronoun is the object of the preposition (between you and I) the object
form of the pronoun must be used.
14. A- This sentence describes a general activity, not a specific one. Therefore, an indefinite article
(a) should be used to describe "shower" instead of "the".
15. B- The use of the word "to" is incorrect here. "Too" is the appropriate word to use to describe
an excess, which the author expresses in this case.
PART 2 Identifying Error TOEIC
1. The technology, developed in coal-rich Germany in the
1920s, involves partly burning coal to turn it into
a gas, then using a catalyst, usually a metal, make it
a liquid.
a. coal-rich
b. involves partly
C. turn it into
d. make it
2. Advocacy for child war victims, children in hazardous work,
abused children and those variously exploited or handicapped
has attracted the attention and commitment of legislators
and policy -makers through the world.
a. in
b. those
c. has attracted
d. through
3. Public opinion polls have consistently demonstrated the public
willingness for 'tradeoff' economic growth for environmental
protection.
a. opinion polls
b. consistently
c. for
d. environmental
4. Education should emphasize our interdependence with peoples,
with other species and with the planet as a whole.
a. should
b. our
c. with
d. as a whole
5. The minimum wage bill provides for a gradual reduction
of the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour over two
years.
a. bill
b. reduction
c. minimum
d. over two years
6. Most of the large industries in the country are well organised
structured and are sometimes backed up internationally reputable
mother companies.
a. Most of
b in the
c. are
d. backed up
7.Greece's achievement in the 2004 Olympics raise anew the question of
whether Athens should be the permanent home of the games.
a. achievement in the
b. raise anew
c. whether
d. should be
8. The problems of squaring a pan-European agenda with the national
interests of 25 separate countries_________the process of integration
a slow, complex and at times divisive one.
a. causes
b. often affect
c. have made
d. resulting in
9. For decades the food industry has been known serving up sugary or
fat-laden products , promoted with ceaseless advertising.
a. For decades
b. has been known
c. promoted with
d. ceaseless
10._________are poor observers of their child's behaviour so deviant behaviour
reaches unmanageable proportions.
a. Parents
b. Parents that
c. When parents
d. If parents
ANSWERS:
1.D.TO MAKE IT
2.D. THROUGHOUT
3.C. WILLINGNESS TO
4.C. WITH OTHER PEOPLES
5.B. INCREASE
6.D. BACKED UP BY
7.B. RAISES ANEW
8.C. HAVE MADE
9.B. HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR
10.A. PARENTS
PART 3
1. When testing a research hypothesis which the researcher has good reason
to believe is true, it is customary to use a null hypothesis.No Error.
A.which
B.has
C.to believe
D.to
E.No Error
2. The enrollment in professional courses has dropped considerable due to
overall slump in the economy and poor employment prospects for recent
college graduates. No Error
A.in
B.has
C.considerable
D.for
E.No Error
3.As we watched the giant flames coming from the furnace, tiny particles
of ash fell on Ruby and I.No Error
A.As
B.watched
C.over
D.I
E.No Error
4.The scientist on the climate change panel, who had earlier written scathing essays
criticizing global warning deniers, has recently published a book compiling his
earlier work. No Error
A.on
B.who
C.has
D.his
E.No Error
5.Bit by bit he is improving but he nonetheless has a long and difficult road
ahead to have intelligent speech like he had before. No Error
A.Bit by bit
B.nonetheless
C.to
D.intelligent
E.No Error
6.The 19 year-old golf progeny, known as Jim "Blush" Doherty, has just signed
a sponsorship deal that is worth more than 10 million dollars. No Error
A.progeny
B.signed
C.that
D.than
E.No Error
7.If I were a billionaire like Bill Gates, I would just surround myself with
books and movies all day and not do any work.No Error
A.were
B.would
C.not
D.do
E.No Error
8.As per the bank regulations, either one of the account holders, my mother,
my father or I can withdraw money from the account.No Error.
A.either
B.of
C.I
D.from
E.No Error
9.The three experimental drugs for epilepsy have different side effect profiles,
and it wasn't at all clear which one was the best drug to start with. No Error.
A.have
B.at all
C.one
D.best
E.No Error
10.The essence of the experiment is that men appear to experience exactly
the same issues in their married life than women but their expression is
often and typically very different.No Error
A.0f
B.to
C.than
D.very
E.No Error
ANSWERS:
1.THAT-The correct idiomatic use of hypothesis is followed by "that". The correct sentence
can be: When testing a research hypothesis that the researcher has good reason to
believe is true, it is customary to use a null hypothesis.
2.CONSIDERABLY-The correct answer is C. The word "considerable" is modifying the verb, "dropped".
Therefore its correct usage should be in adverb form i.e. "considerably".
3.ME-Correct Answer: D
When there are multiple pronouns in play, you should try removing the other pronouns to find out
which one should be used. In this sentence removing the pronoun would leave the sentence as:
As we watched the giant flames coming from the furnace, tiny particles of ash fell on Ruby and I.
Clearly "I" is wrong. The correct sentence should read: As we watched the giant flames coming
from the furnace, tiny particles of ash fell on Ruby and me.
4.NO ERROR-The correct answer is E. In this sentence we need a subject pronoun for "The scientist on the
climate change panel" and "who" is correct.
5.INTELLIGIBLE-The answer is D. Intelligent means smart. Whereas in this sentence, the intent of
the author is to write about a person who is recovering from a speech defect and it will be a while
before he is easily understood. The correct word should be Intelligible and not intelligent.
6.PRODIGY-The answer is A. Progeny means offspring. Whereas in this sentence, the intent of the author
is to write about a young and gifted golf player. The correct word should be prodigy and not progeny.
7.NO ERROR-The sentence is in subjunctive form and correct as written, therefore answer choice E is correct.
The verb "were" indicates a potential action and refers to what is not true at present
8.ANY-The clause "either one of "can only refer to two things whereas in this sentence it applies to three people.
Therefore the correct choice of word is "any" and the sentence can be corrected as: As per the
bank regulations, any one of the account holders, my mother, my father or I can withdraw money
from the account.
9.NO ERROR-The word best is referring to one among three drugs. Therefore the word "best" is
more suitable than "better".
10.AS-C is the answer. The original sentence uses an incorrect idiom because the word "same" sentence implies similarity but the conjunction "than" indicates differences. The correct sentence structure should be:
The essence of the experiment is that men appear to experience exactly the same issues in their
married life as women but their expression is often and typically very different.
1. The minimum fine for speeding in my neighborhood is at least 55 dollars. No error
A. fine
B. for
C. my
D. at least
E. No error
2. I read yesterday that a candy bar has three times as much sugar than a bowl of cereal. No error
A. that
B. has
C. times
D. than
E. No error
3. I think that line is reserved for customers with ten items or less. No error
A. that
B. for
C. with
D. less
E. No error
4. The North American Grizzly Bear is stronger than any animal. No error
A. The
B. stronger
C. than
D. any
E. No error
5. My three favorite summertime activities are bowling, going fishing, and to sail . No error
A. three
B. activities
C. are
D. to sail
E. No error
6. Compared to the 1960s, there is currently much less decent music available. No error
A. to
B. currently
C. less
D. available
E. No error
7. As the car's turned the corner, their tires screeched loud enough to wake up the entire
neighborhood. No error
A. car's
B. their
C. enough
D. entire
E. No error
8. My father said the July 4th picnic just didn't feel the same without my brother and I. No error
A. said
B. same
C. without
D. I
E. No error
9. The lobster I had last night was better than anything I have ever eaten. No error
A. lobster
B. had
C. night
D. anything
E. No error
10. Compared to France, Italian food is far superior. No error
A. to
B. france
C. is
D. far
E. No error
11. The Atlantic Ocean is warmer than any ocean on planet Earth. No error
A. The
B. warmer
C. than
D. any
E. No error
12. Although my opinion is severely impacted by the time I have spent overseas, I think that
the European artists of the Renaissance period are much more technically competent than
even the best American paintings. No error
A. is
B. that
C. much
D. paintings
E. No error
13. My mother has a very hard time dividing up toys evenly between my brother and I. No error
A. has
B. dividing
C. between
D. I
E. No error
14. After I take the shower, I usually eat dinner and watch television. No error
A. the
B. usually
C. and
D. watch
E. No error
15. There are far to many onions in this salad. No error
A. far
B. to
C. onions
D. salad
E. No error
ANSWERS:
1. D -The word "minimum" implies that the fine is at least 55 dollars.
Therefore, the words "at least" are redundant.
2. D -The correct idiom in this sentence would be "…a candy bar has three times as much sugar
as a bowl of cereal."
3. D -The word "less " should only be used when describing a non-countable quantity.
The number of items is countable, therefore the word "fewer" should be used instead.
4. D -This sentence states that the bear is stronger than "any" animal. However, bears are animals,
so this statement is indicating that bears are somehow stronger than themselves. This is a logical
contradiction, therefore it is an error.
5. D- This sentence contains an error of parallelism.
6. E- The usage of the word "less" is correct here because "music" is a non-countable thing.
7. A- "Car's" is the possessive form of the noun, meaning "of the car". In this sentence, the author
intends to simply use the plural form of the noun, which is "cars" with no apostraphe.
8. D- "I" is one of the objects of the preposition "without". Therefore, the object form of the pronoun
should be used (me). "I" is therefore incorrect.
9. D- The phrase "anything I have ever eaten" contains literally everything the author has ever eaten,
including the lobster he/she ate last night. So it is logically impossible for something that
the author has eaten to be better than "anything" because that is included in that description.
A better term would be "anything else I had ever eaten."
10. B- This sentence means to compare Italian food to French food, but accidentally compares
Italian food to France.
11. D- The Atlantic Ocean is an ocean on planet Earth. Therefore, it is impossible for it to be
"warmer than any ocean on Planet Earth", because it is included in that description.
12. D-As written, this sentence compares "European artists" to "American paintings". This constitutes
a comparison error. Only like objects or ideas may be compared; paintings may be compared to paintings,
and artists may be compared to artists, but artists may not be compared to paintings.
13. D- When a pronoun is the object of the preposition (between you and I) the object
form of the pronoun must be used.
14. A- This sentence describes a general activity, not a specific one. Therefore, an indefinite article
(a) should be used to describe "shower" instead of "the".
15. B- The use of the word "to" is incorrect here. "Too" is the appropriate word to use to describe
an excess, which the author expresses in this case.
PART 2 Identifying Error TOEIC
1. The technology, developed in coal-rich Germany in the
1920s, involves partly burning coal to turn it into
a gas, then using a catalyst, usually a metal, make it
a liquid.
a. coal-rich
b. involves partly
C. turn it into
d. make it
2. Advocacy for child war victims, children in hazardous work,
abused children and those variously exploited or handicapped
has attracted the attention and commitment of legislators
and policy -makers through the world.
a. in
b. those
c. has attracted
d. through
3. Public opinion polls have consistently demonstrated the public
willingness for 'tradeoff' economic growth for environmental
protection.
a. opinion polls
b. consistently
c. for
d. environmental
4. Education should emphasize our interdependence with peoples,
with other species and with the planet as a whole.
a. should
b. our
c. with
d. as a whole
5. The minimum wage bill provides for a gradual reduction
of the minimum wage from $5.15 an hour to $7.25 an hour over two
years.
a. bill
b. reduction
c. minimum
d. over two years
6. Most of the large industries in the country are well organised
structured and are sometimes backed up internationally reputable
mother companies.
a. Most of
b in the
c. are
d. backed up
7.Greece's achievement in the 2004 Olympics raise anew the question of
whether Athens should be the permanent home of the games.
a. achievement in the
b. raise anew
c. whether
d. should be
8. The problems of squaring a pan-European agenda with the national
interests of 25 separate countries_________the process of integration
a slow, complex and at times divisive one.
a. causes
b. often affect
c. have made
d. resulting in
9. For decades the food industry has been known serving up sugary or
fat-laden products , promoted with ceaseless advertising.
a. For decades
b. has been known
c. promoted with
d. ceaseless
10._________are poor observers of their child's behaviour so deviant behaviour
reaches unmanageable proportions.
a. Parents
b. Parents that
c. When parents
d. If parents
ANSWERS:
1.D.TO MAKE IT
2.D. THROUGHOUT
3.C. WILLINGNESS TO
4.C. WITH OTHER PEOPLES
5.B. INCREASE
6.D. BACKED UP BY
7.B. RAISES ANEW
8.C. HAVE MADE
9.B. HAS BEEN KNOWN FOR
10.A. PARENTS
PART 3
1. When testing a research hypothesis which the researcher has good reason
to believe is true, it is customary to use a null hypothesis.No Error.
A.which
B.has
C.to believe
D.to
E.No Error
2. The enrollment in professional courses has dropped considerable due to
overall slump in the economy and poor employment prospects for recent
college graduates. No Error
A.in
B.has
C.considerable
D.for
E.No Error
3.As we watched the giant flames coming from the furnace, tiny particles
of ash fell on Ruby and I.No Error
A.As
B.watched
C.over
D.I
E.No Error
4.The scientist on the climate change panel, who had earlier written scathing essays
criticizing global warning deniers, has recently published a book compiling his
earlier work. No Error
A.on
B.who
C.has
D.his
E.No Error
5.Bit by bit he is improving but he nonetheless has a long and difficult road
ahead to have intelligent speech like he had before. No Error
A.Bit by bit
B.nonetheless
C.to
D.intelligent
E.No Error
6.The 19 year-old golf progeny, known as Jim "Blush" Doherty, has just signed
a sponsorship deal that is worth more than 10 million dollars. No Error
A.progeny
B.signed
C.that
D.than
E.No Error
7.If I were a billionaire like Bill Gates, I would just surround myself with
books and movies all day and not do any work.No Error
A.were
B.would
C.not
D.do
E.No Error
8.As per the bank regulations, either one of the account holders, my mother,
my father or I can withdraw money from the account.No Error.
A.either
B.of
C.I
D.from
E.No Error
9.The three experimental drugs for epilepsy have different side effect profiles,
and it wasn't at all clear which one was the best drug to start with. No Error.
A.have
B.at all
C.one
D.best
E.No Error
10.The essence of the experiment is that men appear to experience exactly
the same issues in their married life than women but their expression is
often and typically very different.No Error
A.0f
B.to
C.than
D.very
E.No Error
ANSWERS:
1.THAT-The correct idiomatic use of hypothesis is followed by "that". The correct sentence
can be: When testing a research hypothesis that the researcher has good reason to
believe is true, it is customary to use a null hypothesis.
2.CONSIDERABLY-The correct answer is C. The word "considerable" is modifying the verb, "dropped".
Therefore its correct usage should be in adverb form i.e. "considerably".
3.ME-Correct Answer: D
When there are multiple pronouns in play, you should try removing the other pronouns to find out
which one should be used. In this sentence removing the pronoun would leave the sentence as:
As we watched the giant flames coming from the furnace, tiny particles of ash fell on Ruby and I.
Clearly "I" is wrong. The correct sentence should read: As we watched the giant flames coming
from the furnace, tiny particles of ash fell on Ruby and me.
4.NO ERROR-The correct answer is E. In this sentence we need a subject pronoun for "The scientist on the
climate change panel" and "who" is correct.
5.INTELLIGIBLE-The answer is D. Intelligent means smart. Whereas in this sentence, the intent of
the author is to write about a person who is recovering from a speech defect and it will be a while
before he is easily understood. The correct word should be Intelligible and not intelligent.
6.PRODIGY-The answer is A. Progeny means offspring. Whereas in this sentence, the intent of the author
is to write about a young and gifted golf player. The correct word should be prodigy and not progeny.
7.NO ERROR-The sentence is in subjunctive form and correct as written, therefore answer choice E is correct.
The verb "were" indicates a potential action and refers to what is not true at present
8.ANY-The clause "either one of "can only refer to two things whereas in this sentence it applies to three people.
Therefore the correct choice of word is "any" and the sentence can be corrected as: As per the
bank regulations, any one of the account holders, my mother, my father or I can withdraw money
from the account.
9.NO ERROR-The word best is referring to one among three drugs. Therefore the word "best" is
more suitable than "better".
10.AS-C is the answer. The original sentence uses an incorrect idiom because the word "same" sentence implies similarity but the conjunction "than" indicates differences. The correct sentence structure should be:
The essence of the experiment is that men appear to experience exactly the same issues in their
married life as women but their expression is often and typically very different.
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