Question Paper 3

Each correct answer carries 1 mark. ¼ negative mark for wrong answers and unanswered questions.

Correct the sentences if necessary.

1. The facilities at the new research library, including an excellent microfilm file, is among the best
in the country.
The facilities at the new research library, including an excellent microfilm file, are among the
best in the country.

2. In order to boost their name recognition, the Green Party sent canvassers to a busy shopping
mall.
In order to boost its name recognition, the Green Party sent canvassers to a busy shopping mall.

3. The notes that I took, some of it with extensive drawings, are missing from my folder.
The notes that I took, some of them with extensive drawings, are missing from my folder.

4. The committee refused the request that the prerequisite shall be waived.
The committee refused the request that the prerequisite be waived.

5. It is easier to talk about a problem than to resolve them.

It is easier to talk about a problem than to resolve it.

6. To lead a well-balanced life, you need to have other interests beside studying.
To lead a well-balanced life, you need to have other interests besides studying.

7. Do not take medicine in an empty stomach.

Do not take medicine on an empty stomach.

8. Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, plant trees on
unproductive land, and rotating crops.
Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, planting trees
on unproductive land, and rotating crops.

9. It is essential that all applications and transcripts are filed no later than July 1.
It is essential that all applications and transcripts be filed no later than July 1. Or
It is essential to file all applications and transcripts no later than July 1.

10. Accustomed to getting up early, the new schedule was not difficult for him to adjust to.
Accustomed to getting up early, he had no difficulty adjusting to the new schedule

11. The Boston office contributes less to total national sales than any other U.S. branch.
The Boston office contributes less to total national sales than what any other U.S. branch does.
Or
The Boston office contributes less to total national sales than what any other U.S. branch
contributes.
 12. The value of the dollar declines as the rate of inflation raises.
The value of the dollar declines as the rate of inflation rises.

Fill in the blanks by using the word/s within brackets with or without an apostrophe:

1. The younger twin wants to be an actor while the elder _______ hobby is playing with model
trains (twins)
The younger twin wants to be an actor while the elder twin’s hobby is playing with model trains.

2. Two _____ holiday was over in a flash. (weeks)

Two weeks’ holiday was over in a flash.

3. It’s now up to the company to justify _____ actions. (its)

It’s now up to the company to justify its actions.

Select the correct verb form from the options given:

1. He behaves as if he ____ was/were* the richest man on earth.

2. The analysis of existing documents take/takes* a full week.
3. The answers for this exercise is/are* in the study guide.
4. Neither the staff nor the computers is/are* in the warehouse.
5. Everyone but albinos has*/have a certain amount of pigment in the skin to add colour.