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Question 1 1 out of 1 points Questions 2-11. Read each sentence and find the error in academic or formal English in each. There is no more than one error in each sentence. Remember that academic or formal English is the kind of English you are usually asked to write in class; sometimes there is a difference between the way we write something and the way we say the same thing. Answer True or False: I have read the above instructions. Selected Answer: True Question 2 1 out of 1 points When the leaders of the American Revolution sought foreign help, they logically turned to France and Spain, and both countries responded favorable. Selected Answer: favorable Question 3 1 out of 1 points If the forest fire that broke out yesterday is not brought under control shortly, an entire village would have to be evacuated. Selected Answer: would have Question 4 1 out of 1 points Like an iceberg, the Portuguese man-of-war conceals its most longest and most dangerous parts beneath the surface of the sea. Selected Answer: most longest Question 5 1 out of 1 points Both Edna and me were asked to put aside our regular work so that we could help prepare the proposal for the new client. Selected Answer: me Question 6 1 out of 1 points Neither the scientist or her research assistant expect to encounter any difficulty in obtaining funds for the project. Selected Answer: or Question 7 1 out of 1 points Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, who developed COBOL, one of the first computer languages, retiring after serving forty-three years in the United States Navy. Selected Answer: retiring Question 8 1 out of 1 points After hearing Smith's surprising report, Detective Meng began to inspect that the witness had been lying. Selected Answer: inspect Question 9 1 out of 1 points When the traffic light was installed at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue, the flow of rush-hour traffic improves noticeably. Selected Answer: improves Question 10 0 out of 1 points Because the bamboo plant on which the panda feeds is now scarce, naturalists are worried about their chances of survival. Selected Answer: is now scarce Question 11 1 out of 1 points Because the public-address system was not working proper, only the people who were sitting in the front of the auditorium could hear the speaker clearly. Selected Answer: proper Question 12 1 out of 1 points Questions 13-18. Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. Choice (A) is the same as the original sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer (A). Answer True or False: I have read the above instructions. Selected Answer: True Question 13 1 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. The contributions of minority groups to the culture of the United States are so extensive that no brief scholarly work cannot be expected to treat the subject satisfactorily. Selected Answer: can be expected to Question 14 1 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. A failure as an administrator, the general made irrational decisions, he exceeded his authority, and alienating many of the best members of the staff. Selected Answer: made irrational decisions, exceeded his authority, and alienated many of the best members of the staff Question 15 1 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. If he would know about the seminar, Rafael would not have called the meeting of the Hispanic Students' Union for the same evening. Selected Answer: If he had known Question 16 0 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. Unfortunately, the already hard-pressed farmers were plagued once again by spring flooding, midsummer drought, and early frost. Selected Answer: followed by midsummer drought and early frost after that Question 17 0 out of 1 points Select the best wording of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose answer A. It is easy to learn to use the personal computer, and it has replaced the typewriter in most homes and offices. Selected Answer: It is easy to learn to use the personal computer, and it Question 18