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8. Liquids take the shape of any container which in they are placed.
A
B
C
Answer : C (which)
in The preposition must precede the relative pronoun: in which.
9. There are several races of giraffes, but there are only one species.
A
B
C
D
Answer : D (are)
The subject of the clause (one species) is singular, so the singular verb is must be used.
10. Platinum is harder than copper and is
almost as pliable __________.
(A) gold
(B) than gold
(C) as gold
(D) gold is
Answer : C (as gold)
The correct way to complete this comparison is by completing the as + adjective + as
phrase (as pliable as gold.)
11. Many communities are dependent on
groundwater __________ from wells for
their water supply.
(A) that obtained
(B) obtained
(C) is obtained
(D) obtain it
Answer : B (obtained)
The only correct way to complete this sentence is with a participle (obtained really
means which is obtained).
12. Boolean algebra is most often used to solve problems in logic, probability, and
engineer.
A
B
C
D
Answer : D (engineer)
To be parallel with the other words in the series (logic and probability), the name of the
field (engineering) must be used.
13. There were __________ federal laws
regulating mining practices until 1872.
(A) none
(B) not
(C) no
(D) nor
Answer : C (no)
The adjective no is needed before the noun phrase federal laws.
14. A number of the materials used in manufacturing paint are potential dangerous if
mishandled.
A
B
C
D
Answer : C (potential)
An adverb (potentially), not an adjective (potential), is needed.
15. __________ experimental studies of the
aging process, psychologist Ross McFarland
encounter.
(A) Sailing directions are studied
(B) Study the sailing directions
(C) To direct sailing studies
(D) Studies direct sailing
Answer : (B) Study the sailing studies
Grammar : Gerund
14. Plankton, ______, is the basic foodstuff for everything that lives in the ocean.
(A) Comprise both minute marine animals and plants
(B) Is the name given to minute marine animals and plants
(C) The collective name for minute marine animals and plants
(D) Minute marine animals and plants collectively that
Answer : (C) the collective name for minute marine animals and plants
Grammar : Noun Modifier
15. At the Seventh International Ballet Competitions, Fernando Bujones won the first gold
medal ever _________ to a United States male dancer.
(A) To be awarded
(B) To awards
(C) That awards
(D) Should be awarding
Answer : (A) to be awarded
Grammar : infinitive