PIN POINT ERROR

Practice Test 01
1. Illiteracy is an enormous problem,A it affectsB millions of people worldwide,C and is

an impediment toD social progress.� No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2. The company president has takenA steps to ensure that sheB can handle the pressure and

anxiety associated withC the job, includingD joining a yoga class and enlisting the support of a

network of friends. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

3. If you are sure thatA you are in the right,B you would notC mind an

independent examination ofD the case. No errorE.

A.

B.
 C.

D.

E.

4. The union insistedA on an increase in theirB members�C starting pay, and threatened to

call a strike if the company refused toD meet the demand. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

5. Television viewers claim thatA the number of scenes depictingB alcohol

consumption haveC increased dramatically overD the last decade. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

6. Employees with lessA personal problems areB likelyC to be moreD productive. No errorE.

A.

B.
 C.

D.

E.

7. The three richest men in America haveA assets worth more thanB the combined assetsC of

the sixty poorest countries ofD the world. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

8. ShipwreckedA on a desert island, coconuts and otherB fruits formedC the basis of

the sailor�sD diet. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

9. Fifty percent of the people alive today haveA never made a phone call, butB thirty

percent stillC have no electricity connections to theirD homes. No errorE.

A.

B.
 C.

D.

E.

10. The rhododendron, whichA ornaments so manyB English gardens, isC not

native toD Europe. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

11. The farmer should not have beenA so careless asB to leave the door of the house

unbolted whenC he had goneD to bed. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

12. A censusA of the island revealedB a population of onlyC 10,000 peopleD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

13. The engineer, who is renowned for his ingenuityA, has designedB a very uniqueC cooling

system for our new plant inD Spain. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

14. Shoes of thoseA kind areB bad for the feet;C low heels areD better. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

15. My father saw how muchA Uncle Tom was enjoyingB his early retirement, andC so he

decided to do the sameD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
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E.

Practice Test 01
Questio
n Correct Answer
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. E
8. A
9. B
10. E
11. D
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. D

Practice Test 02
1. We have no choice butA to appoint Mary:B she is the bestC of the two candidates, and

there isD no prospect of finding more applicants. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

2. The reason I willA not be goingB to Mexico this year is becauseC I will use up all my travel

money attendingD an important meeting in Singapore. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

3. If you wereA to work at least four hours a day on the project, we wouldB complete it in

a shorterC time, and with lessD problems. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

4. The manager tried hard to effectA a change in company policy, butB the owner, who

steadfastly refused to compromiseC, overruledD him on every point. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

5. The new library is undoubtedlyA well stocked and functional, butB no one can say

that itsC atmosphere is anything like the old oneD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

6. My uncle, whoA wasB on vacation, along with my two cousins and IC, wentD fishing down by

the river. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

7. HopefullyA, we will beB able to complete the building beforeC the rainy season sets inD. No

errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

8. You wouldA have to choose herB, if you are looking forC the best athlete to representD the

school. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

9. All the trapped miners beganA to loseB hope, itC had been twenty four hours sinceD the

tunnel collapsed. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

10. BecauseA they played byB the rules, the members of the team were givenC a standing

ovation even though itD did not win the match. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

11. Her avariciousA relatives assembled at the lawyer'sB office to hear the reading

ofC Jemima's willD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

12. He was not merelyA expected to contribute funds to the project, butB to work as

hard asC the otherD patrons. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

13. None of usA knowsB what the outcome of the battle betweenC the coordinator and usD will

be. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

14. Neither of my brothers doA anything to make life better for ourB parents whoC are both

suffering fromD arthritis. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

15. The teacher satA down besidesB the frightened child and tried to reassureC him that the

monster was merelyD imaginary. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Practice Test 02
Questio
n Correct Answer
1. C
2. C
3. D
4. E
 5. D
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. D
11. E
12. A
13. E
14. A
15. B

Practice Test 03
1. A number of trainees whoA take this course every year findB that theirC knowledge of

mathematics isD inadequate. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2. Either of the solutions you haveA proposed areB acceptable to the

union, whoseC members are willingD to compromise. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

3. The last man on earth willA abandon his ruined house forB a cave, andC his woven clothes

for an animal'sD skin. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

4. The station was a hiveA of bustling activity,B the arrival of the train was the most

importantC event of the day inD that remote place. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

5. My grandmother's legacy isA substantial, especiallyB if the value of the rare

stamps areC taken intoD consideration. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

6. Neither Bradley, nor moreA recent critics who have writtenB on Shakespeare's

tragedies, hasC been able to give a convincing explanation for the timing ofD events

in Othello. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

7. The bridal gown was mostA unique: theB bridegroom designed itC and hisD mother provided

the lace fabric. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

8. For a successful career asA a beautician, oneB must be prepared to dissemble:C you must

not tell your client the unvarnished truth about his or herD appearance. No errorE.

A.

B.
 C.

D.

E.

9. When Russell Wallace and Darwin independentlyA proposed similar theories,

Darwin hadB already accumulated extensive evidence with whichC to support hisD ideas. No

errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

10. Everyone whoA visits Singapore is impressedB by its cleanliness, whichC is mainly a result

of rigorous implementation of theirD strict laws. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

11. She wondered whetherA the city had changed alotB since she had left to go

toC university.D No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

12. The company bowedA to pressure,B now itC has removed the offensive

advertisement fromD the hoarding. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

13. I willA not object to hisB delivering the lecture asC long as he is told not to make personal

attacks onD his critics. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

14. WhileA he thinks the phenomenonB is the result of enzyme action, I believe it is caused

byC a shortage ofD a neurotransmitter. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

15. Cynthia argued vehemently withA her mother overB herC refusal to attendD the school

concert. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

Practice Test 03
Questio
n Correct Answer
1. E
2. B
3. E
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. D
 11. B
12. B
13. E
14. A
15. C

Practice Test 04
1. I agree thatA a knowledge of Latin is helpful to buildB a good English vocabulary, butC I do

not think I have the capacity toD study the subject at the moment. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2. In suchA areas as sports, ranking of individual performance isB relatively well

accepted sinceC the parameters on which the rating areD based are generally objective. No

errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

3. Determination ofA the long-term effects ofB aerosols on the upper atmosphere isC currently

one of the more challengingD problems in climate research. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

4. The mostA important skill I had learnedB in my two years ofC senior high school

was toD direct the course of my own studies. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

5. Scientific advances over the last fifty years have ledA to revolutionary changes in health,

agriculture and communication, andB generally enhancingC socio-economic development and

the quality of our livesD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.
6. This detailed yetA readable biography is well researched andB provides valuable

insight toC the facts thatD motivated the famous philosopher. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

7. I have nearlyA written all the new tests forB inclusion in the revised edition of my book,

and hope to finishC the work withinD a week. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

8. The series of letters that Margaret wrote to her father containsA a valuable commentary

onB the prevailing social conditions and attitudes that lead to herC leaving home at suchD a

young age. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

9. The unfortunate accident that causedA the explosion wasB extensivelyC reported in all the

local newspapers and nationalD television. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

10. Neither of the answers provided in the memorandumA addressB my

concerns aboutC the validity ofD the procedure. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

11. Katz claimed that reading classic novels isA more illuminatingB than to

readC autobiographies written byD their authors. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

12. The students have beenA practicing for the concert sinceB three weeks, andC in that

time haveD improved considerably. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

13. Suzanne recountedA her improbableB tale withC enthusiasm and in a convincing

mannerD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

14. If you were willingA to ask for directions, instead of doggedlyB driving on, we might get

to ourC destination soonerD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

15. WaitingA for the results ofB the final examination, the student's nerves wereC on edge; she

could not sleep properly orD eat normally. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Practice Test 04
Questio
n Correct Answer
1. B
2. D
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. E
9. D
10. B
11. C
12. B
13. D
14. E
15. A
Practice Test 05
1. He is not sure ifA he shouldB buy the new computer now orC wait until he receivesD his next

bonus. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2. Mark scored poorlyA on the test, whichB is not surprising sinceC he did not

prepare adequatelyD. No error.E

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

3. I preferA Marlene to anyB hairdresser I have visitedC in the past because she has such a

good understanding of her clients'D needs. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

4. The archivist hadA not onlyB a deep interestC but also a clear understanding of the

historical documents inD the museum. No error.E

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

5. With skill and surprisingA gentleness the fireman managed toB lower the injured

cat downC from the top ofD the tree. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

6. Was the woman whoA you think you sawB leaving the

building wearingC a nurse'sD uniform? No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

7. As he held openA the door for her, she could not ignore the look on his face,B a look

that aggravatedC her self-consciousness as they proceededD along the street. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

8. Many people genuinely want to beA fitter, but fewB have the tenacity for stickingC to a

suitable regimeD of diet and exercise. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

9. Safety precautions and emergency exits, matters of great concern forA builders of

commercial establishments, areB often overlookedC when designingD a new home. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
 D.

E.

10. From the time he took upA his new position asB head of the department, he has

beenC concerned aboutD the legitimacy of his appointment. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

11. My grandmother sees remarkableA well considering thatB she has endured four

operations on her eyes and suffered fromC vitamin deficiency duringD her childhood. No

errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

12. The academy members wagedA a relentless war against my supervisor

and IB because ourC research seemed toD contradict the findings of the head of the

institution. No errorE.
 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

13. You seldom see anyone in Europe spittingA in public nowadays,

mainlyB because theyC had a successful campaign againstD this health hazard in the post war

years. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

14. Neither of the artists we have commissionedA to execute the mural areB able to

startC work beforeD September. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.
15. Professor Chandra'sA pioneering work onB rainwater harvesting and recharging of

groundwater in drought prone areas have beenC drawing media attentionD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Practice Test 05
Questio
n Correct Answer
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. E
8. C
9. D
10. E
11. A
12. B
13. C
14. B
15. C

Practice Test 06
1. The presence of strong feeling, the cause of whichA is not fully understood, always has

the effectB of making weC human beingsD uneasy. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

2. The new law is tooA stringent; itB will beC neither respected orD obeyed. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

3. I do not wish to makeA a formal complaint, but I would have been better pleasedB if

you gaveC the award to the person whoD best deserved it. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

4. After you have writtenA a definition in your vocabulary notebook, add a fewB ways to use

the word orC a sentence to illustrate it'sD meaning. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

5. The tribesmen made offerings to placateA the gods, whomB, they believed, wereC angry

with themD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

6. Many physicists initially regardedA quantum theory asB unnatural,

absurd, andC incompatible toD common sense. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

7. From ancient timesA, sculpture had beenB considered the prerogativeC of men, and even

now, in some parts of the world, women sculptors faceD hostility and suspicion. No errorE.
 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

8. It is an old criticism of the medical profession that theyA have consideredB the symptoms

and causes ofC disease without sufficient reference toD the causes of health. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

9. According toA Hume, it is not logic and reasoning thatB determineC our

actions, butD emotion. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

10. The ornate pillars and life-sizeA statues that the magnate has chosenB to

adorn hisC swimming pool are like a Greek templeD. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

11. Sonia Gandhi stepped asideA just as she had securedB the Prime Minister's position,

andC, in the process, assertingD her moral superiority. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

12. It will beA hard to soothe your mother now that you have so aggravatedB her by refusing

to take her eminentlyC sensible adviceD. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

13. The general reported thatA, as a result ofB financial constraints, lessC soldiers would

be sent onD peace-keeping missions this year. No errorE.

 A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

14. None of the presents I receivedA on my birthday this year wasB equallyC as memorable as

the necklace you gaveD me last year. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

15. The racing champion hadA made no mentionB in hisC speech of the mechanics

on whomD his success had depended. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Practice Test 06
Questio Correct Answer
n
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. B
8. A
9. E
10. D
11. D
12. B
13. C
14. C
15. A