4KA16
MEETING 1-4
TASK 1
Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences,
with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word
or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. The second type of
question consists of sentences with four underlined words or phrases. Choose
the one word or phrase that is incorrect in standard written English. Explain
your reason of choosing the correct answer.
1. The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the
vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.
A. has
B. with its *
C. and
D. although has
Answer : B. Because there’s comma between “forest” dan “is home”, so
that the clause in the middle is just a formality. So no subject. This sentence
actually has a point is The Rain Forest is Home to Unique Flora and Fauna.
2. Despite the polar bear’s tremendous weight and height, __________ of
sprinting at tremendous speed.
A. it is capable *
B. is capable
C. it is able
D. ability
Answer : A. Despite is conjunctions and clauses are dependent. And for
the independent clause is the second choice and there is no subject and verb,
then that is more like A. “able” and “ability” must be followed with “to”, not “of”.
3. Having
multiple sclerosis has diminished Mr. Wilson’s physical condition,
but his ability to maintain a positive attitude and continue working
an
inspiration.
Answer : Having multiple
sclerosis is the subject of the first clause. His ability is the subject of the
second clause, but there is no verb, then the truth is ... is / was an
inspiration.
4. The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees contribution to the
success of Starbucks, Barney’s and other coffee purveyors.
Answer : The above sentence
needs a verb, the correct one is has contributed.
5. Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep
through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are
characteristic of the drug.
A. just before going to sleep to inject themselves
B. to inject themselves just
before going to sleep *
C. to inject just before going to sleep themselves
D. injecting themselves just before going to sleep
Answer : B. The sequence of
sentences is: S + V + complement + modifier.
6. After it had conclude
work on the budget, the legislature adjourned until the
next session.
Answer : Past perfect: had + V3 (concluded).
7. Even when awarded a scholarship, a student generally must
still paying
for
books, living expenses, and other costs.
Answer : After modal is V1 (must still pay).
8. The U.S. government, along with a number of states, is fight a protracted
legal battle with tobacco companies in order to obtain relief for
the huge
medical costs caused by smoking.
Answer : It should be “is fighting” (is + Ving for active
sentences). The clause along with etc is apositive, does not affect the verb
which is still is, not are. The subject is The US government.
9. The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid
future conflicts.
A. have recently reach
B. recently reach
C. have reached recently
D. have recently reached *
Answer : D. The modifier of time can appear between the
auxiliary and main verb.
10. The teachers are expecting to call tomorrow a meeting in order to review
the
disciplinary problems.
Answer : Remember the
formula S + V + complement + modifier, complement is a meeting, then modifier
tomorrow
Task 2
Directions: The first type of question consists of incomplete sentences,
with a blank line showing where information is to be filled in. Choose the word
or phrase that most correctly completes the sentence. Explain your reason of
choosing the correct answer.
1. The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided
__________ additional tests.
A. should order
B. to order *
C. he should ordering
D. ordering
Answer : B. After the word decide,
the complement is a verb so it needs to be infinitive.
2. Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________
Melissa a great advantage in
her job, because she is the only person in the
company with that knowledge.
A. have given
B. given
C. giving
D. has given *
Answer : D. Knowing is gerund so
that the exact verb is given.
Task 3
Directions: Correct the sentence. Explain your reason of
choosing the correct answer.
3. The disagreement is
between we.
Answer : Us.
Because “we” for subject.
4. She is known for herself
contributions to art.
Answer : She Knows.
Because after “she” not using to be.
5. After a difficult
ordeal, her and Robert
felt great relief.
Answer : She. Because “her” is
ownership pronoun.
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