Sentence Correction Checklist [OG 12] Q. No. 3 Description Not almost until is a nonsensical sequence of modifiers.

Is not correct The correct phrase is not until almost 4 9 20 X is more than y (Correct phrase) Like must be used to compare similar elements: Joyce and Woolf are like the Bronts and the Brownings (Like the Bronts and Brownings,) A contrast is not correct idiom In contrast is correct idiom (in contrast with x, y; in contrast to x, y; and unlike x, y.) The verb estimated should be followed by the infinitive to be, not the preposition atunless the writer intends to indicate a location at which someone made the estimate. the same to x (someone) IDIOM as to y (a person). water as to a So debilitating that it (so x that y)-Idiom Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns. Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. seemingly unlimited targeted at seemingly unlimited number of antibodies, each targeted specifically at Scientists have recently discovered what could be the largest and oldest living organism on Earth, a giant fungus that is an interwoven filigree of mushrooms and rootlike tentacles spawned by a single fertilized spore some 10,000 years ago and extending for more than 30 acres in the soil of a Michigan forest. (A) extending (B) extends (C) extended (D) it extended (E) is extending The present participle extending parallels the past participle spawned. the rivalry between x and y or the construction the rivals x and y. The construction rivalry between with is incorrect. Ability+to It redundant to recommend and should together (should eliminate unneeded beds, expensive services should be consolidated, and use space in other hospitals.) eliminate unneeded beds, consolidate expensive services, and use space in other hospitals 686 689 694 Page 686

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A leading fi gure in the Scottish Enlightenment, Adam Smiths two major books are to democratic capitalism what Marxs Das Kapital is to socialism. (A) Adam Smiths two major books are to democratic capitalism what (B) Adam Smiths two major books are to democratic capitalism like (C) Adam Smiths two major books are to democratic capitalism just as (D) Adam Smith wrote two major books that are to democratic capitalism similar to (E) Adam Smith wrote two major books that are to democratic capitalism what the correct idiomatic expression is x is to y what a is to b. answer: E Restriction s on Restriction for (Incorrect) In which or when can be used interchangeably in this sentence. As a means to (correct) Retailers reported moderate gains in their November sales, as much because of their sales of a year earlier being so bad as that shoppers were getting a head start on buying their holiday gifts. (A) of their sales of a year earlier being so bad as that (B) of their sales a year earlier having been as bad as because (C) of their sales a year earlier being as bad as because (D) their sales a year earlier had been so bad as because (E) their sales of a year earlier were as bad as that Th ese two reasons are introduced with a formula that requires parallel structure: As much because x as because y. Answer : D Recently physicians have determined that stomach ulcers are not caused by stress, alcohol, or rich foods, but a bacterium that dwells in the mucous lining of the stomach. (A) not caused by stress, alcohol, or rich foods, but (B) not caused by stress, alcohol, or rich foods, but are by (C) caused not by stress, alcohol, or rich foods, but by (D) caused not by stress, alcohol, and rich foods, but (E) caused not by stress, alcohol, and rich foods, but are by not this but that requires parallel elements following not and but.(c) Distinguish between x and y

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Not x, but rather Comparison must be with same things [parents to parents, children to children]

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The two actions must be expressed by the parallel tense (past tense) verbs made and took. Claim + to Persuade + to

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Recently implemented shift-work equations based on studies of the human 753 sleep cycle have reduced sickness, sleeping on the job, fatigue among shift workers, and have raised production efficiency in various industries. (A) fatigue among shift workers, and have raised (B) fatigue among shift workers, and raised (C) and fatigue among shift workers while raising (D) lowered fatigue among shift workers, and raised (E) and fatigue among shift workers was lowered while raising Implementing the equations has reduced sickness, sleeping on the job, and fatigue; at the same time, it has increased efficiency. The three parallel elements (have reduced x, y, and z) require and before the final element. (C)

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Sentence Correction Checklist from Verbal Review OG Q. No. VR 37 38. 38 39 Description The buildings cannot be both destroyed and heavily damaged at the same time. Although eradicated in the united states, polio continues elsewhere and could be brought into the country by visitors. Not quicker more quick is Right Page 285 285 285 286

When a choice is presented using the rather than construction. Then the first part and second part of the sentence will similar. Have elected to retire early rather than face (to is understood)

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The first sentence is how items are placed on shelves so second sentence should be how frequently the inventory turns over Shifting from x to y (Idiom) prohibiting ..from is correct idom (prohibiting landfills from accepting) In contrast to large steel plants that take iron ore through all the steps needed to produce several different kinds of steel, processing steel scrap into a specialized group of products has enabled small mills to put capital into new technology and remain economically viable.

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This sentence contrasts large steel plants with small steel mills. Since the first half of the sentence begins with large steel plants second half should begin with small mills. 55 57 60 Not x but rather y is an idiom (apart, but rather) Possible and could should not be used together Low and higher is not correct. Correct form is low and high or lower and higher The rate of x will drop while the rate of y rises To parts of sentence will use same format. Here both parts started with the rate. 72 Rate is followed by for not in 301
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Rate+for 76 81 Following never present perfect tense is required. Allow that .. be on is not correct Allow that.to be is correct 82 Little cannot precede service. (little service is incorrect) Little water and services (Incorrect) Little water and fewer services (Correct) [for uncountable and countable sense] 89 90 Connection between x and y (Idiom) Recommend/request/proposed + that + be (not in/is) The commission proposed that funding for the parks development, which could be open to the public early next year, be obtained through a local bond issue. 98 Pronoun required to refer army is it . Because Army collective noun and singular. While indicate simultaneous event. To mention to illustration if one illustration is started with which then another will also start with which. 314 309 309310 82 303 306

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