Question 1

Responsibilities include setting up assembly libraries in Timberline estimating software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, providing training and technical assistance.
A) software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, providing training and technical assistance
B) software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, and providing training, technical assistance
C) software for preparing cost estimates, managing cost on site, providing training and technical assistance
D) software for preparing cost estimates, and managing cost on site, providing training and technical assistance
E) software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, and providing training and technical assistance

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in parallelism. In a parallel sentence the each category of the item and the way of expression is differentiated with the conjunction 'and'. The conjunction needs to be taken place before adjective and also before the verb when it introduces a new idea as it is shown in the option E (software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, and providing training and technical assistance), which is correct. Whereas other options misplaced the conjunction (and) in inappropriate places. Option E is correct.

Question 2

In a highly competitive business environment of today companies spend large amounts of money on marketing to increase their customer base and sadly they do not make efforts to increase employee happiness or satisfaction.
A) to increase their customer base and sadly they do
B) to increase their customer base, for sadly they do
C) to increase their customer base, but sadly they do
D) to increase their customer base, sadly they do
E) to increase their customer base that sadly they do

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error by using an inappropriate conjunction in the place of connecting two contrast ideas. Option A uses (and) a conjunction that is used to connect two similar sentences. Option B uses a conjunction (for) that is used when referring the reason for an incident or any reason. Option D has no conjunction. Option E uses (that) a conjunction that is common but it is inappropriate here. Option C uses a conjunction (but) that is used to connect two contrast ideas; hence option C is the correct answer

Question 3

A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, she allegedly drowned in a small pond here on Monday.
A) A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, she allegedly drowned in a small pond
B) A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, as she allegedly drowned in a small pond
C) A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, when she allegedly drowned in a small pond
D) A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, and allegedly drowned in a small pond
E) A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, but allegedly drowned in a small pond

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

The union should have a library and a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians in need.
A) library and a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians
B) library, a recording room and an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians
C) library and a recording room, and an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians
D) library, a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians
E) library, a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, offer pension to old musicians

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of parallelism. When there are some different ideas are discussed; they are united with a comma (,) and the last one should be preceded by a conjunction (and). Option D is correct by using the conjunction (and) in the place where it is required {a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians) than before all ideas as in the other options, which is an incorrect way of writing; hence option D is the correct answer.

Question 5

When an European wanted to dance in the moon the American said he will try reach further planets.
A) When an European wanted to dance in the moon the American said
B) When a European wanted to dance in the moon the American said
C) When an European wanted to dance in the moon a American said
D) When a European wanted to dance in the moon an American said
E) When the European wanted to dance in the moon a American said

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of inappropriate articles. The both nouns are not definite but indefinite persons so an indefinite article must be used. The proper noun 'European* starts with a consonant sound so the article 'a' must be placed before it and the noun 'American' starts with a vowel sound so it needs the article 'an' to be placed before it as it is put in the option D {a European wanted to dance in the moon an American) which is appropriate. Whereas other options use inappropriate articles in either of their places. Option D is the correct answer.

Question 6

Companies often overlook the fact that their success lay in the happiness of their employees.
A) that their success lay in the happiness of
B) that their success laid in the happiness of
C) that their success will lay in the happiness of
D) that their success lies in the happiness of
E) that their success lying in the happiness of

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the subject-verb agreement. In this sentence the (success) subject is an abstract noun which needs a singular verb, and since the preceding verb is in the present tense the verb that follows must also be in the same tense as it is in the option D (that their success lies in the happiness). The other options use unsuitable verb forms (lay/ laid/will lay/ lying); hence option D is the correct answer.

Question 7

To remain unflustered through challenging situations, and work with tranquility and calm, to stay unruffled, smile and radiate peace at the work place do not indeed seem like a mammoth task.
A) peace at the work place do not indeed seem like a mammoth task.
B) peace at the work place does not indeed seem like a mammoth task.
C) peace at the work place do indeed not seem like a mammoth task.
D) peace at the work place does indeed not seem like a mammoth task.
E) peace at the work place indeed do not seem like a mammoth task.

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the subject-verb agreement. Though the sentence starts with many alternative subjects, all are abstract nouns and the last noun (peace) is given the priority, as a main subject so the verb that follows must be a singular one as it is in the option B (peace at the work place does not indeed seem like a mammoth). The other options except D use a plural form of the verb (do not seem). Option D uses a singular verb appropriately but has misplaced the adverb (indeed - does indeed not seem). Option B is the correct answer.

Question 8

The first priority of any organization should be to make employees happy and customer satisfaction naturally follow.
A) customer satisfaction naturally follow.
B) customer satisfaction will naturally follow.
C) customer satisfaction is naturally follow.
D) customer satisfaction are naturally follow.
E) customer satisfaction to naturally follow

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the subordinate verb (follow), which needs to be either future tense or a present tense singular verb, if it has to become correct. Option A uses a plural verb (follow) in the place of a singular verb. Options C and D use inappropriate auxiliary verbs those to be used in a continuous tense (is/ are naturally follow). Option E uses a preposition (to) in the place of an auxiliary verb. Option B uses an auxiliary verb (will naturally follow) that is used for a future tense, which is more appropriate to the sentence; hence option B is the correct answer.

Question 9

They snatched the ballot papers and threw them along the narrow lane when the school is located, in full view of the public.
A) narrow lane when the school is located
B) narrow lane where the school is located
C) narrow lane what the school is located
D) narrow lane how the school is located
E) narrow lane which the school is located

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of conjunction. The subordinate clause denotes a place that needs a conjunction that refers place, as it is in the option B (where) that exactly refers the place. Other options use conjunctions (when/what/how/which) those do not refer the place as option B; hence, it is correct answer.

Question 10

If you are part of the team and if the attitude of another member is affecting the quality of your work, do not hesitate to initiate action in them.
A) do not hesitate to initiate action in them.
B) do not hesitate to initiate action on them.
C) do not hesitate to initiate action upon them.
D) do not hesitate to initiate action against them.
E) do not hesitate to initiate action for them.

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of inappropriate preposition. The notion of the sentence suggests something to be done against a person so the preposition (against) will be suitable to the sentence. Option D uses the appropriate preposition that is suitable to the context, whereas others use inappropriate prepositions (in/ on/ upon/for them). Option D is the correct answer.

Question 11

When W. Edwards Deming declared ' pay is not a motivation'. It is as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.
A) It is as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.
B) It was as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.
C) It came as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.
D) It comes as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.
E) It may come as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the verb-time agreement. The sentence starts with a past tense so the subordinate clause must also needs a verb of the same unless the tone differs. Option A uses a verb of present tense that is irrelevant. Option B uses a verb of the past but it is an auxiliary verb (was) that is inappropriate. Option D uses a present tense verb (comes). Option E uses a verb of future tense (may come). Option C uses an appropriate verb of past tense (came); hence it is correct.

Question 12

A positive environment leads to great employee satisfaction whereas negative one mars employee performance.
A) leads to great employee satisfaction whereas negative
B) leads to greater employee satisfaction whereas negative
C) leads to greatest employee satisfaction whereas negative
D) leads to grater employee satisfaction whereas negative
E) leads to be great employee satisfaction whereas negative

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of adjective form. When referring to a quality of something the comparative form of the adjective is used as it is (greater) in the option B. other options use positive form (great) or superlative (greatest), or some other forms of adjective 'great', which is inappropriate. Option D uses a different noun (grate) that is inappropriate; hence, option B is the correct answer.

Question 13

It can only be strengthened where the negative anger that is difficult to combat is redirected into positive energy that will reap constructive results.
A) where the negative anger that is difficult to combat
B) when the negative anger that is difficult to combat
C) while the negative anger that is difficult to combat
D) what the negative anger that is difficult to combat
E) which the negative anger that is difficult to combat

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error by using an appropriate conjunction. This sentence needs a conjunction that refers to the time, which would be more suitable to the context that is 'when'. Option A uses a conjunction that refers to place (where). Option C uses a conjunction that is appropriate to refer the present actions (while). Options D and E use conjunctions that refer to things (what) and (which). Option B uses the conjunction (when) that is suitable to the context and that refers to the time; hence, option B is the correct answer.

Question 14

Work calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative outbursts seem like an enviable W ideal.
A) Work calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative
B) Working calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative
C) Worked calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative
D) Works calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative
E) To work calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error by using a noun in the place of an infinitive verb, which will be appropriate when replaced. Option A uses a noun (work) form in the place of infinitive verb (to work). Option B uses a gerund (working), option C uses a past tense of the verb (worked), and option D uses a present tense singular form of the verb (works) that are inappropriate. Option E uses an infinitive form of the verb (to work), which is suitable to the context, option E is the correct answer.

Question 15

Many organizations never attempt to find out their employers enjoy and derive satisfaction from their work.
A) Many organizations never attempt to find out their
B) Much organizations never attempt to find out their
C) More organizations never attempt to find out their
D) most organizations never attempt to find out their
E) many of organizations never attempt to find out their

Accepted Answer

This sentence has no error but the options show a series of errors in the use of adjectives. The noun (organizations) is a countable noun so an adjective (many) that is used for countable nouns must be used as it is in the option A (Many organizations), whereas others are all wrong by suggesting inappropriate adjectives (much/more/most). Option D uses a irrelevant preposition before the noun (many of organization) that makes it wrong. Option A is the correct answer.

Question 16

In recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself the opportunity to choosing an appropriate reaction other than an anger outburst.
A) In recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself
B) on recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself
C) for recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself
D) by recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself
E) with recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the use of an inappropriate preposition (in). The preposition needs to denote the notion that is 'how' or 'through which', which is possible only by the preposition 'by'. Option D uses the suitable preposition (by), whereas other options use inappropriate prepositions (A -in/ B - on/ C - for/ E - with). Option D is the correct answer.

Question 17

The campaign is focusing on awareness and prevention as many as early detection and treatment.
A) awareness and prevention as many as early detection
B) awareness and prevention as much as early detection
C) awareness and prevention as more as early detection
D) awareness and prevention as most as early detection
E) awareness and prevention as early detection

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in using an adjective (many) that is used for countable nouns where an adjective (much) that can be used for uncountable nouns is needed. Option B has an appropriate adjective (awareness and prevention as much as early detection) that is used for uncountable nouns while other options suggest inappropriate adjectives (many/ more/most) and irregular form of inappropriate adjectives; hence, option B is the correct answer.

Question 18

In the corporate scenario, this opinion of yours can have far-reaching benefits I provided it is expressed amiable and convincingly.
A) provided it is expressed amiable and convincingly.
B) provided it is expressed amiably and convincing.
C) provided it is expressed amiably and convince.
D) provided it is expressed amiably and convincingly.
E) provided it is expressed amiablitively and convincingly.

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error by using a form of adjective (amiable) in the place of adverb (amiably). Options A (amiable and convincingly) and B (amiably and convincing) use an adjective form in either of the adverbs. Option C uses a verb form (convince) in the place of an adverb. Option E uses an adverb form (amiablitively) that does not exist, option D uses both words in adverb form (amiably and convincingly) that is appropriate. Option D is the correct answer.

Question 19

Some of the perpetrators even foulmouth the voters and asked them to leave.
A) even foulmouth the voters and asked them to leave.
B) even foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave.
C) even foul mouth the voters and asked them to leave.
D) even will foulmouth the voters and asked them to leave.
E) even may be foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave.

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the verb-time agreement. There cannot be two different tense pattern used in a single sentence. Option B only has verbs in same tense, being used in the sentence {foulmouthed the voters and asked) whereas other options have different tenses (foulmouth/ will foulmouth/ may be foulmouthed) in a single sentence; hence, option B is the correct answer.

Question 20

Open communication lines between the employer and employee is equally important.
A) lines between the employer and employee is equally
B) lines between the employer and employee was equally
C) lines between the employer and employee has equally
D) lines between the employer and employee are equally
E) lines between the employer and employee have equally

Accepted Answer

This sentence has an error in the subject-verb agreement. When there is a plural noun as a subject, a plural form of the verb should be used as it is in the option D (are). The other options use either singular verb or an inappropriate auxiliary verb (is/was/ has). Option E uses a main verb (have) that is inappropriate. Option D is the correct answer.

Exam 4: Test of English as a Foreign Language - Sentence Correction

Responsibilities include setting up assembly libraries in Timberline estimating software for preparing cost estimates and managing cost on site, providing training and technical assistance.

In a highly competitive business environment of today companies spend large amounts of money on marketing to increase their customer base and sadly they do not make efforts to increase employee happiness or satisfaction.

A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, she allegedly drowned in a small pond here on Monday.

The union should have a library and a recording room, an institute to train youngsters, and offer pension to old musicians in need.

When an European wanted to dance in the moon the American said he will try reach further planets.

Companies often overlook the fact that their success lay in the happiness of their employees.

To remain unflustered through challenging situations, and work with tranquility and calm, to stay unruffled, smile and radiate peace at the work place do not indeed seem like a mammoth task.

The first priority of any organization should be to make employees happy and customer satisfaction naturally follow.

They snatched the ballot papers and threw them along the narrow lane when the school is located, in full view of the public.

If you are part of the team and if the attitude of another member is affecting the quality of your work, do not hesitate to initiate action in them.

When W. Edwards Deming declared ' pay is not a motivation'. It is as a shock to many and sounds absurd to most of us.

A positive environment leads to great employee satisfaction whereas negative one mars employee performance.

It can only be strengthened where the negative anger that is difficult to combat is redirected into positive energy that will reap constructive results.

Work calmly with complete clarity devoid of negative outbursts seem like an enviable W ideal.

Many organizations never attempt to find out their employers enjoy and derive satisfaction from their work.

In recognizing the onset of mounting fury and making an honest attempt to slow down, you automatically give yourself the opportunity to choosing an appropriate reaction other than an anger outburst.

The campaign is focusing on awareness and prevention as many as early detection and treatment.

In the corporate scenario, this opinion of yours can have far-reaching benefits I provided it is expressed amiable and convincingly.

Some of the perpetrators even foulmouth the voters and asked them to leave.

Open communication lines between the employer and employee is equally important.