1) Cottage industry, also known as the putting-out system, was the initial phase of

A
industrialization, and also it was soon overshadowed by other systems of production that
B C D
became widespread during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. No error
E

2) The general reported that, as a result of financial constraints, less soldiers would be sent on peace-
A B C
keeping missions this year. No error
D E

3) Exotic pet enthusiasts prize male peacocks for their feathers because they are the more colorful
A B
of the two sexes; in addition, female peacocks are prized mostly for breeding purposes. No error
C D E

4) The racing champion had made no mention in his speech of the mechanics on whom his success
A B C D
had depended. No error
E

5) In most of ancient history, the arts were principally a male domain; for example, many arts are now
A B C
female-dominated. No error
D E

6) According to Hume, it is not logic and reasoning that determine our actions, but emotion. No error
A B C D E

7) At the counseling center, a person should feel free to express their true emotions without fear of
A B C D
ridicule or reprisal. No error
E

8) One could say that thirty years ago, those who the president nominated to serve on the Supreme
A B
Court were chosen not because of their political leanings, but because of their fine legal minds and their
C D
judicial expertise. No error
E
9) The ballet teacher reported at the conference that she found Jeannette to be both a challenge
because of her high energy level but her natural ability made her a pleasure to have in class.
A) but her natural ability made her a pleasure to have in class.
B) although she is a pleasure to have in class due to her natural ability.
C) and her natural ability makes class a pleasure when she is in it.
D) while having such a natural ability as to be a delight.
E) and a pleasure to have in class because of her natural ability.

10) The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, and to
ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
A) and to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his
contribution.
B) but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his
contribution.
C) but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his
contribution.
D) but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution.
E) but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.

11) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, he wrote a number
of memorable literary essays including "The Critic as Artist."
A) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, he
B) The poet Oscar Wilde, known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation; he
C) Known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, the poet Oscar Wilde
D) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, however he
E) Oscar Wilde, the poet, known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, and he

12) It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses before you submit your final
accounts.
A) It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses
B) It is highly desirable that you should furnish evidence of your expenses
C) It is highly to be desired that you furnish evidences of your expenses
D) You must furnish evidence of your expenses
E) You should have to supply evidence of your expenses

13) It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not me.
A) her with whom you share your secrets, not me.
B) her with whom you share your secrets, not I.
C) she with whom you share your secrets, not me.
D) she with whom you share your secrets, not I.
E) her with who you share your secrets, not me.

14) The island of Santa Ynez was once a playground for wealthy American tourists, and in recent years,
civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have greatly lessened its appeal as a vacation spot.
A) and in recent years, civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have greatly lessened
B) and in recent years, a series of natural disasters as well as civil unrest has greatly lessened
C) although in recent years, civil unrest and natural disasters have greatly lessened
D) but in recent years, civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have made it so that it no
longer holds nearly as much of
E) however in recent years civil unrest and a series of natural disasters greatly reducing

15) Supporters of the Eighteenth Amendment thought that banning alcohol would improve citizens'
morals and enhance their quality of life by removing the temptation to drink; national prohibition
ushered in 13 years of bootlegging, speakeasies, and violent gangster crime.
A) national prohibition
B) in fact, national prohibition
C) furthermore, national prohibition
D) but national prohibition
E) consequently, national prohibition

16) The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a
licensed practitioner.
A) as though she were a licensed practitioner.
B)as though she was a licensed practitioner.
C) like she was a licensed practitioner.
D) like as if she was a licensed practitioner.
E) as if she was a practitioner with a license.

17) Its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated, the white-tailed deer has begun to
invade suburbia.
A) Its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
B) Because its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated and as a result,
C) Although its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
D) Since its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
E) Due to a loss of necessary elements,

18) In the fine print at the end of the document lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that
result from civil unrest.
A) lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that
B) lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses which
C) lies the clause that make us liable for any expenses that
D) lie the clauses that makes us liable for any expenses which
E) lie the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that

1) Cottage industry, also known as the putting-out system, was the initial phase of
A
industrialization, and also it was soon overshadowed by other systems of production that
B C D
became widespread during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. No error
E

2) The general reported that, as a result of financial constraints, less soldiers would be sent on peace-
A B C
keeping missions this year. No error
D E

3) Exotic pet enthusiasts prize male peacocks for their feathers because they are the more colorful
A B
of the two sexes; in addition, female peacocks are prized mostly for breeding purposes. No error
C D E

4) The racing champion had made no mention in his speech of the mechanics on whom his success
A B C D
had depended. No error
E

5) In most of ancient history, the arts were principally a male domain; for example, many arts are now
A B C
female-dominated. No error
D E

6) According to Hume, it is not logic and reasoning that determine our actions, but emotion. No error
A B C D E

7) At the counseling center, a person should feel free to express their true emotions without fear of
A B C D
ridicule or reprisal. No error
E

8) One could say that thirty years ago, those who the president nominated to serve on the Supreme
A B
Court were chosen not because of their political leanings, but because of their fine legal minds and their
C D
judicial expertise. No error
E
9) The ballet teacher reported at the conference that she found Jeannette to be both a challenge
because of her high energy level but her natural ability made her a pleasure to have in class.
A) but her natural ability made her a pleasure to have in class.
B) although she is a pleasure to have in class due to her natural ability.
C) and her natural ability makes class a pleasure when she is in it.
D) while having such a natural ability as to be a delight.
E) and a pleasure to have in class because of her natural ability.

10) The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, and to
ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution.
A) and to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his
contribution.
B) but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his
contribution.
C) but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his
contribution.
D) but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution.
E) but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his
contribution.

11) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, he wrote a number
of memorable literary essays including "The Critic as Artist."
A) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, he
B) The poet Oscar Wilde, known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation; he
C) Known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, the poet Oscar Wilde
D) The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, however he
E) Oscar Wilde, the poet, known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, and he

12) It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses before you submit your final
accounts.
A) It is highly desirable that you furnish evidence of your expenses
B) It is highly desirable that you should furnish evidence of your expenses
C) It is highly to be desired that you furnish evidences of your expenses
D) You must furnish evidence of your expenses
E) You should have to supply evidence of your expenses

13) It ought to be her with whom you share your secrets, not me.
A) her with whom you share your secrets, not me.
B) her with whom you share your secrets, not I.
C) she with whom you share your secrets, not me.
D) she with whom you share your secrets, not I.
E) her with who you share your secrets, not me.

14) The island of Santa Ynez was once a playground for wealthy American tourists, and in recent years,
civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have greatly lessened its appeal as a vacation spot.
A) and in recent years, civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have greatly lessened
B) and in recent years, a series of natural disasters as well as civil unrest has greatly lessened
C) although in recent years, civil unrest and natural disasters have greatly lessened
D) but in recent years, civil unrest and a series of natural disasters have made it so that it no
longer holds nearly as much of
E) however in recent years civil unrest and a series of natural disasters greatly reducing

15) Supporters of the Eighteenth Amendment thought that banning alcohol would improve citizens'
morals and enhance their quality of life by removing the temptation to drink; national prohibition
ushered in 13 years of bootlegging, speakeasies, and violent gangster crime.
A) national prohibition
B) in fact, national prohibition
C) furthermore, national prohibition
D) but national prohibition
E) consequently, national prohibition

16) The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a
licensed practitioner.
A) as though she were a licensed practitioner.
B)as though she was a licensed practitioner.
C) like she was a licensed practitioner.
D) like as if she was a licensed practitioner.
E) as if she was a practitioner with a license.

17) Its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated, the white-tailed deer has begun to
invade suburbia.
A) Its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
B) Because its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated and as a result,
C) Although its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
D) Since its habitats are shrinking and its predators are being eliminated,
E) Due to a loss of necessary elements,

18) In the fine print at the end of the document lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that
result from civil unrest.
A) lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that
B) lies the clauses that make us liable for any expenses which
C) lies the clause that make us liable for any expenses that
D) lie the clauses that makes us liable for any expenses which
E) lie the clauses that make us liable for any expenses that