Download Tips and exercises for Part I

Tips and exercises for Part I- Errors Recognition
5 tips:
 Remember that the words NOT underlined are correct.
 Check each underlined item to see if it contains an error.
 Become familiar with phrasal verbs
 Consider the structure of complex sentence.
 Study the sentence for indications of time and space.
Tip 1: Remember that the words NOT underlined are correct.
For ex, if a verb is underlined, check to see if it agrees with its subject. If a
pronoun is underlined, check to see if it agrees with the noun to which it refers.
Ex. 1:
Three colleagues from China, who will be conducting research in this country,
A
needs housing in the downtown area from June 7 to July 31.
B
C
D
The subject of this sentence, three colleagues, is plural, so the plural form of the
verb is required. There fore, choice (B) contains the error.
Ex. 2:
Because there were only a few applicants for the position, it is expected that Mr.
A
B
DaSilva will be able to do all the interviewing by itself.
C
D
In these parts of this sentence that are not underlined, there is no noun that the
pronoun itself may refer to. Therefore, choice D contains the error.
Exercise A: Identifying Agreement relationships
1. The vehicle should be driven at highway speeds for at least 20 minutes to
warm him up.
2. Managers know that a small loss sometimes leads to bigger losses and
become a problem.
3. The project manager has brought together a team of engineers, and each
one have signed a contract, pending approval from the home office.
4. In order for this organization to survive , it must immediately focus their
resources on projects with high potential for success.
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5. Any company with ten or more employees are required to file a statement
of assets before the first of the year.
6. The new director promise to be a very dynamic leader because of his
energetic personality.
7. During her many trips to England, Mr.Mueller became interested in the
design of formal gardens.
8. Some retailers require a sales receipt for returns, and many charges
restocking fees for some merchandise.
Tip 2: Check each underlined item to see if it contains an error
Ex 3:
Because some of our existing clients will not requiring our services this season, we
A
B
C
must increase our marketing efforts.
D
Ex4:
The executive department’s plans to move the offices from downtown to a
A
suburban area met with little resistance; indeed, most employees look forward to
B
C
D
move.
Tip 3: Become familiar with phrasal verbs and collocations.
Ex:
We recognize that many of you have had to put up occasional disruptions in the
workplace during our recent renovations.
Here are some examples of commonly used phrasal verbs and their meanings:
Get through with……….
Get into…………………
Get on with……………..
Get over………………...
Look into……………….
Look forward to………..
Look over……………..
Put in for……………...
Put off………………...
Put up with……………
1. Phrasal verbs: fall off
Meaning:
Example sentence:
2. Phrasal verbs: give up
Meaning:
Example sentence:
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3. Phrasal verbs: come along
Meaning:
Example sentence:
4. Phrasal verbs: get together
Meaning:
Example sentence:
5. Phrasal verbs: go after
Meaning:
Example sentence:
6. Phrasal verbs: meet with
Meaning:
Example sentence:
7. Phrasal verbs: set out
Meaning:
Example sentence:
8. Phrasal verbs: put in
Meaning:
Example sentence:
9. Phrasal verbs: pull out
Meaning:
Example sentence:
10. Phrasal verbs: break down
Meaning:
Example sentence:
Exercise: Understanding differences between similar- looking phrasal verbs
1. Mr.Stevens hopes to………….the training seminar with a greater
understanding of his strengths and weaknesses.
A. come away from
B. come across
C. come out with
2. The administration has decided to……….the teachers’suggestion for a
spring fundraiser.
A. go through
B. go along with
C. go under
3. If Mr.Schmidt can……….attending the scheduled four o’clock meeting, he
will be free to meet with you on Friday afternoon.
A. get along
B. get back
C. get out of
4. Obviously, we’ll find it easier to stay competitive if
we………..developments in the market.
A. keep out of
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B.
C.
5.
A.
B.
C.
6.
keep up with
keep away from
Young Sook…………his father; he is tall and athletic.
takes after
takes over
takes up
Due to a scheduling conflict, the conference has been…………until the end
of July
A. put off
B. put on
C. put back
Tip 4: Consider the structure of complex sentences
An independent clause:
A dependent clause:
Three basic types of sentences:



When you are answering questions in the Error Recognition part of the test, pay
special attention to the structure of complex sentences.
Examples of complex sentences:
 Although replacement work on gas lines will begin on Monday, employees
will not be affected.
 Replacement work on gas lines, which will begin on Monday, will not
affect employees.
Ex 1:
However we normally close the theater doors after the show begins, latecomers
A
B
will be seated during the intermission.
C
D
Ex 2:
ABC Textiles realized a profit of approximately DM 95 million last year, so
A
B
C
makes them one of the industry leaders in Germany.
D
Exercise A: Dividing complex sentences
The following paragraph includes complex sentences. Divide the complex
sentences into simple sentences where it is possible to do so.
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As you explore the Yangize on this affordable cruise, enjoy some of China’s most
beautiful landscapes and ancient towns. Four nights aboard one of our ships,
which are equipped with first-class accommodation and leisure facilities, are
offered in combination with three nights in comfortable, centrally located hotels in
Beijing and Shanghai. If you are part of a group of 20 or more passengers you will
be provided with a special escort who will act as both interpreter and guide.
Exercise B: Combining simple sentences
Prague is a cultural capital of Europe. Prague offers a glimpse of the past. Prague
provides a sense of the future. Our tour takes you to popular places. Popular places
in clued the Hradcany Castle area. The Hradcany Castel area is a favorite among
tourists. Popular places include Golden Lane. Golden Lane is a collection of tiny
fourteenth - and fifteenth - century houses. Kafka lived in Golden Lane. The price
of this trip is per person. The price of this trip includes breakfast daily. The price
of this trip includes a round- trip airfare from London. London is a short, 3-hour
flight from Prague.
Tip 5: Study the sentence for indications of time and space.
Words and phrases in the sentence may indicate the correct verb tenses to be used.
Consider the following time expressions:
Last month
today
tomorrow
Yesterday
now
in two weeks
Since Tuesday always
next July
These expressions indicate a past, present, of future time frame.
Ex 3:
The new brochures describing all our services were delivered to us late yesterday
A
B
C
and were shipped out early tomorrow morning.
D
Make certain that words that indicate space or location are also used correctly.
Consider the following prepositions and adverbs of place:
Above
across
away
down
near
opposite
Outside
through
toward
underneath
Ex 4:
The fastest way to get to England from France by car is over the tunnel linking the
A
B
C
D
two countries.
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Exercise: Skill buiding
Circle the letter of the incorrect sentence in each of the following pairs.
1.A. The airline has slowly built up service to ten European and Asian
destinations.
B. The airline has slowly build up service to ten European and Asian
destinations.
2. A. The new factory will locate south of the town and will employ workers from
the entire province.
B. The new factory will be located south of the town and will employ workers
from the entire province.
3. A. Investors in the fund stand to be made substantial profits.
B.Investors in the fund stand to make substantial profits.
4. A. To request vacation time, employees should seek prior approval from their
supervisors.
B. To request vacation time, employees should seek prior to approval from
their supervisors.
5. A. Experience shows that preparation the key to the negotiation of any
settlement.
B. Experience shows that preparation is the key to the negotiation of any
settlement.
6. A. There are much more reasons to analyze this economic theory than have
been stated.
B. There are many more reasons to analyze this economic theory than have been
stated.
7. A. All and every company car must be returned to the central parking lot after
use.
B. Each and every company car must be returned to the central parking lot after
use.
8. A. Wages have never been as high as they are now
B. Wages have never been as higher as they are now
9. A. Despite a late start, Mrs.Cho was eventually able to achieve competent in the
French language.
B. Despite a late start, Mrs.Cho was eventually able to achieve competence in
the French language.
10A. Advertising agencies sometimes ask customers to pay their bills in advance.
B. Advertising agencies sometimes ask customers to pay its bills in advance.
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