STYLE IN WRITTEN ENGLISH 231 Analysis: (A) 1 grammar error and 1 improper use of vocabulary (slang): The subject is concern, which is singular, so have should be has. The word bunch is not acceptable in formal English. (B) Correct. (C) Verbose; has too many unnecessary words. (D) 2. grammar errors: result is plural and the subject is singular; it is not possible to have a plural adjective (new laws). MINI-TEST 4: STYLISTIC PROBLEMS Part A: Structure DIRECTIONS Each sentence in Part A is an incomplete sentence. Four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D) are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Remember to eliminate answers that are incorrect and to choose the one that would be correct in formal written English. \. The defendant refused to answer the prosecutor’s questions (A) because he was afraid it would incriminate him (B) for fear that they will incriminate him (C) because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him fearing that he will be incriminated by it @) ——______ will Mr. Forbes be able to regain control of the Company. (A) With hard work (B) In spite of his hard work (C) Only if he works hardly (D) Only with hard work232 SUBJECT AREA REVIEWS . Mrs. Walker has returned (A) a wallet back to its original owner (B) to its original owner the wallet (C) the wallet to its originally owner (D) the wallet to its original owner . The hospital owes _________ for the construction of th new wing. (A) the government twenty million dollars (B) for the government twenty million dollars (C) to the government twenty million dollars (D) twenty millions of dollars to the government . Maria __.______ that she could not attend classes next week. (A) told to her professors (B) said her professors (C) told her professors (D) is telling her professors . Having been asked to speak at the convention, (A) some notes were prepared for Dr. Casagrande (B) Dr. Casagrande prepared some notes (C) the convention members were pleased to hear Dr. Cast grande (D) some notes were prepared by Dr. Casagrande —_____________ so many people been out of work as today. (A) More than ever before (B) Never before have (C) Inthe past, there never have (D) Formerly, there never were . The artist was asked to show some paintings at the contes! because __________. (A) he painted very good (B) they believed he painted well (C) of their belief that he was an good artist (D) the judges had been told of his talents10. 12. 13, STYLE IN WRITTEN ENGLISH 233 Having finished lunch, (A) the detectives began to discuss the case (B) the case was discussed again by the detectives (C) they discussed the case (D) a bunch of detectives discussed the case Ms. Sierra offered ________ because she had faith in his capabilities. (A) to Mr. Armstrong the position (B) Mr. Armstrong the position (C) the position for Mr. Armstrong (D) Mr. Armstrong to the position did Jerome accept the job. (A) Only because it was interesting work (B) Because it was interesting work (C) Oniy vecause it was interested work (D) The work was interesting were slowly lowered to the ground for medical attention. (A) The victims who were screaming and who were burning (B) The screaming burn victims (C) The screamed burnt victims my The victims who were bi pecre ae (v4) The victims who were burning scrcame: This car has many features including (A) stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves oe (RB) good music, safe devices, air conditioning, and gas (C) stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas (D) stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas mile- age234 SUBJECT AREA REVIEWS 14. The proposal was tabled _______ that it would be helpfy), (A) temporarily because there was not sufficient evidence (B) because for the time being there were not sufficient evidence (C) because at the present time there was not sufficient evidence . (D) temporarily because there was not sufficient enough cyj- dence 15. Adams was dismissed from his position (A) hecause his financial records were improperly (B) because financewise he kept poor records (C) for keeping improper financial records (D) for keep financial records that were improper Part B: Written Expression DIRECTIONS Each question on this est con four words or phrases are underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, D. You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that would not be acceptable in standard his is of a sentence in which Hottie Wetton on thevunaer ined) eortion writen English inctemrs] neremian not correct. 16. Some Italian scholars stressed the study of grammar, A R Cc thetoric, learning about history, and poetry. D 17. When the tank car carried the toxic gas derailed, the firemen A B tried to isolate the village from all traffic. c D 18. While the boys were ice skating, they slip on the thin ice and A B fell into the deep water. c OD20. 21. 22. 24, 25. STYLE IN WRITTEN ENGLISH 235 . If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, they will be A B Cc stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine. D Fred, who usually conducts the choir rehearsals, did not A show up last night because he had an accident onal Cc. on his way to the practice. Do A short time before her operation fast month, Mrs. Cariyie A B dreams of her daughter who lives overseas. c D The atmosphere in Andalucia is open, warm, and A gives a welcome feeling to all who have the good fortune to 8 c D visit there. . Now that they have successfully passed the TOEFL, the A 8 students were ready to begin their classes at the university. c D Being that he was a good swimmer, John jumped into the A 8 water and rescued the drowning child. c D Some of the people were standing in the street watched the A B c Parade, while others were singing songs. D236 SUBJECT AREA REVIEWS 26. The carpenters tried to join together the pieces of the broken A B c beam, but found it impossible to do. D iS . As souii as Peie had arrived, he ivid us that he caving A 8B for London tomorrow after the board meeting. D 28. In Rome, Venice, and other cities, there developed an A B intellectual movement called humanism, which is the c basis of the Renaissance. D 29. The teacher repeated the assignment again for the students, A 3 since they had difficulty understanding what to do after he c had explained it the first time. D 30. The way we react to other people, the educational training we A received, and the knowledge we display are all part of our B c cultural heritage. When you cumte afier class thus afternoon, we discussed A B the possibility of your writing a research paper. c D 32. Mantovani conducted the orchestra gracefully and with style 8 A to the delight of his appreciative audience. c Oo33. 34. 35. 36. 37, 38. 39, STYLE IN WRITTEN ENGLISH 237 Having finished his term paper before the deadline, A 8 it was delivered to the professor before the class. puwasigenvered’ Cc D After learning all the details about the project, the contractor A B told us them at the planning meeting. ¢c D The new student’s progress advanced forward with such speed A B that all his teachers were amazed. c D After Mr. Peabody had died, the money from his estate A reverted back to the company which he had served as B c D president for ten years. In the distance could be seen the sleepy little village with their A 8 c closcly clustered adobe houses and red, clay-tile roofs. D Although the weather was not perfect, a bunch of people A 2 turned out for the annual parade. c oO After she had dressed and ate hreakfast, T.ucy rushed off a B to her office for a meeting with her accountant. c D ' After the rain had let out, the Mitchells continued A B Cc their hike up the mountain. D