English Task

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 : because there is a comma between FOREST and IS HOME sentences, so the middle sentence is only explanatory

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 : if choosing the "it is able" answer is not right, because able must be followed "to" instead of "of". although capable and able has the same meaning

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 : if you want to use having, there must have a verb+ing

4. The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees contribution to the success of Starbucks, Barney’s and other coffee purveyors.

Answer : the answer should be that contributed not contribution, because the sentence above requires a verb

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 : sentence order is s + v + complement + modifier. advise is a sentence that must be followed to infinitive not gerund

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 : the word that should be "pay" is not "paying"

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 : the word must "fighting", not "fight" (is + v ing for active sentences)

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 : because the grammar is present perfect.

10. The teachers are expecting to call tomorrow a meeting in order to review the disciplinary problems.

Answer : because that should be s + v + complement (meeting) ​​+ 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 : 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 : Knowing is gerund so that the right verb is has given.

Task 3
Directions: Correct the sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.

3. The disagreement is between we.

Answer : the answer should be "us" not "we", because "we" is for the subject

4. She is known for herself contributions to art.

Answer : for sentence "she is known" is changed to "she knows" because after "she" doesn't use "is"

5. After a difficult ordeal, her and Robert felt great relief.

Answer : the correct sentence is "after a difficult ordeal, she and Robert felt great relief" because Robert was the subject