Identify the errors:

1. Washington Irving, who was one of America's most famous authors, was a lawyer, a businessman, and a United States diplomatic to England and Spain.
2. The Louisiana Purchase, made in 1803, almost was doubled the size of the United States.
3. Aristotle believed that the mind or soul, who the Greeks called psyche, was separate from the body.
4. Natural gas was probably formed from plants and animals that decayed million of years ago.
5. Compact discs, first appeared on the market in the early 1980s, produce sound of better quality than that of standard record.
6. My invention which was to try and follow the route the professionals take, but after three days I rapidly abandoned this plan.
7. She is the only member of the gang who the identity remained a secret.
8. Whoever that he spoke to last was probably the person who murdered him.
9. Flora Benstead, that has announced that she will cut income tax by 10% if elected, expected by everyone to win the election.
10. I listened to Geogre patiently until he started insulting me, at that point, I told him a few home truths.

From the four underlined words or phrases A,B,C, or D, identify the one that is not correct.

He is the second person be killed in that way.

A. second

B. be killed

C. in

D. that way

From the four underlined words or phrases A,B,C, or D, identify the one that is not correct.

She hardly dances beautifully or sings well, doesn't she?

A. hardly

B. dances

C. sings

D. doesn't she

Identify the one underlined word or phrase. A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to be correct. Radio stations at which (A) broadcast only news (B) first appeared (C) in the (D) 1970s.

A. At which

B. Only news

C. Appeared

D. In the

From the four underlined words or phrases A,B,C, or D, identify the one that is not correct.

This year (A) , that (B) is for the first time, the event is open to (C) all amateur athletes along with (D) the traditional professional.

A. This year

A. that

C. is open to

D. along with

From the four underlined words or phrases A,B,C, or D, identify the one that is not correct.

Neither James or his brother has been come to Paris.

A. or

B. his

C. has been come

D. to

Mark the better A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word from the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the sentence

She got the highest marks in all the tests, which was not surprising because she was always the most _________student

A. industrial 

B. industry 

C. industrialized 

D. industrious

XI. Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, and D. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and then correct it                                           1. We didn’t receive any letters from them since last month                                                   2. I have met Mary’s boyfriend an hour ago at the bus station                                                     3. Tom, one of my friends, enjoy playing football and listening to music                                          4. The police have just arrested two man who robbed the bank last month                               5. Last week we bought some new furnitures. Our house needs decorating                          6. He didn’t have any moneys to spend on his studies when he was young.                            7. He has never had any accidents since he moves to the city. He is a good driver                 8. Mathematician plays an important role in our lives.                                                          9. Mary usually arrives in the office at nine o’clock, but because of the storm, she was two hours late.                                                                                                                                 10. I haven’t come back to London since my father last visits me.                                            11. Science and technology are part of the knowleges of educated people.                                       12. My father has stopped teaching in a small town by the sea ten years ago.                         13. I met Keith a few days ago and he looks very differently now.                                       14. Paul, could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes are boiling for at least thirty minutes.

XI. Each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C, and D. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct and then correct it                                           1. We didn’t receive any letters from them since last month                                                   2. I have met Mary’s boyfriend an hour ago at the bus station                                                     3. Tom, one of my friends, enjoy playing football and listening to music                                          4. The police have just arrested two man who robbed the bank last month                               5. Last week we bought some new furnitures. Our house needs decorating                          6. He didn’t have any moneys to spend on his studies when he was young.                            7. He has never had any accidents since he moves to the city. He is a good driver                 8. Mathematician plays an important role in our lives.                                                          9. Mary usually arrives in the office at nine o’clock, but because of the storm, she was two hours late.                                                                                                                                 10. I haven’t come back to London since my father last visits me.                                            11. Science and technology are part of the knowleges of educated people.                                       12. My father has stopped teaching in a small town by the sea ten years ago.                         13. I met Keith a few days ago and he looks very differently now.                                       14. Paul, could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes are boiling for at least thirty minutes.