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I. Each questions of this test consists of a sentence in

which four words or phrases are underlined. The
four underlined parts of the sentences are marked
A,B,C,D. You are to identify the one underlined word
or phrase that would not be acceptable in standard
written English. Black the letter of the underlined
portion which is not correct in your answer sheet.

1. Recently, scientist have begun studying an ocean
A B
event who is the cause of drastic changes in
C D
weather around the world.

2. This event is an increase in the temperature of the
A B
Pacific Ocean who appears around Christmas of the
C
coast of Peru.
D
3. Hence, the Peruvian fishermen whom first noticed it
A B
named it El Nino whose name means the Christ
C
child in Spanish.
D
4. The causes of this rise in ocean temperatures are
A
unknown, that its effects are obvious and
B C
devastating.
D
5. One of El Ninos far-reaching effects is that
A
threatens Perus vital anchovy harvest, where could
B C
mean higher prices for food.
D
6. The warm water of El Nino keeps the nutrient-reach
A B
cold water who provides anchovies with food down
C
at the bottom of the ocean.
D
7. Anchovies are the primary source of fish meal whom
A B C
is the main ingredient in livestock and chicken feed.
D
8. In addition, guano from birds who feed off the
A B
anchovies is a major source of fertilizer for farmers.
C D
9. This causes farmers who they must pay more for
A B
feed and fertilizer, to charge more for the food that
C
they produces.
D

10. The price of eggs, meat, and even bread have
A B C
soared as a result of El Ninos in past years.
D
11. El Nino has other global effects whose can cause
A B
heavy rains, floods, and mudslides along the coasts
C
of north and South America and droughts in other
D
parts of the world.

12. In the 1982-83 El Nino, West Africa suffered a
A B
terrible drought : which caused crop failures and
C
food shortages.
D
13. Lack of rain also created problems for Indonesia that
A B C
forest burned for months during the 1997-98 El Nino.
D
14. Mrs. Gracia, that a small bookstore worked there
A B C
every day.
D
15. Indeed, El Nino is an unpredictable and
A
uncontrollable phenomenon of nature who we need
B C
to study it and understand in order to prepare for
and perhaps lessen its devastating effects in the
D
future.

II. In this section, you will read a number of sentences.
The form of the sentences are marked A,B,C,D.
Identify the one which is correct in its pattern.

16. A. Although an average person spends about eight
to twelve hours per week an addict spends eight to
twelve hours per day on line.
B. Because addicts spend so much time interacting
with the computer so it can affect their lives
negatively.
C. They become social recluses, because they stop
going out and talking to people face to face.
D. They become social recluses because they stop
going out and talking to people face to face.

17. A. Although an average person spends about eight
to twelve hours per week an addict spends eight to
twelve hours per day on line.
B. Because addicts spend so much time interacting
with the computer so it can affect their lives
negatively.
C. They are avoid real-life social situations and so
preferring instead to be in a dimly lit room with only
the glowing screen to light up their lives.
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D. Internet addiction negatively affects not only the
addicts themselves but also the people around
them.

18. A. The doctors argued that although barium studies
and CT are successful in assessing abdominal
pathology in tuberculosis, imaging findings are not
always specific, which makes FNAC a useful tool
for finalizing a diagnosis.
B. The doctors argued that although barium studies
and CT are successful in assessing abdominal
pathology in tuberculosis imaging findings are not
always specific, which makes FNAC a useful tool
for finalizing a diagnosis.
C. The doctors argued that although barium studies
and CT are successful in assessing abdominal
pathology in tuberculosis so imaging findings are not
always specific, which makes FNAC a useful tool
for finalizing a diagnosis.
D. The doctors argued that although barium studies
and CT are successful in assessing abdominal
pathology in tuberculosis that imaging findings are
not always specific, which makes FNAC a useful
tool for finalizing a diagnosis.

19. A. As soon as he arrived home from work he was at
his computer.
B. When he arrived home from work, he was at his
computer.
C.As soon as, he arrived home from work he was at
his computer.
D. When he arrived home from work he was at his
computer.

20. A. As college students are especially technologically
skilled they can easily become non stop Net surfers.
B. When college students are especially
technologically skilled they can easily become non
stop Net surfers.
C. As college students are especially technologically
skilled, they can easily become non stop Net surfers.
D. Where college students are especially
technologically skilled, they can easily become non
stop Net surfers.

III. In this section you will read a number of sentences.
The four of the sentences are marked A,B,C,D.
Identify the simple sentence in questions number
21-24; compound sentence in number 25-30;
complex sentence in number 31-40.

21. A. The accident at the nuclear power plant at Three
Mile Island in the United States created fears about
the safety of this energy source.
B. All nations of the world must take action, or our
children and grandchildren will suffer the
consequences.
C. Students can live in dormitories; otherwise, they
can live in their home.
D. My older brother studies law; my younger brother
studies medicine.

22. A. The American way of life apparently does not
foster marital happiness; half of all American
marriages end in divorce.
B. Motherhood causes some women to quite their
jobs; others continue working despite having young
children to care for.
C. Three hundred guests attended his wedding; two
attended his funeral.
D. A traveler should plan to arrive at his or her
destination as late as possible.

23. A. The field of artificial intelligence is giving robots a
limited ability to think and to make decisions;
however, robots cannot think conceptually.
B. Diana Spencer was born to a wealthy, upper-
class English family and educated in private schools
in England and Switzerland.
C. When students from other countries come to the
United States, they often suffer from culture shock.
D. Doctors are concerned about drug use by young
people, who think that smoking marijuana is risk-
free.

24. A. While the contractor follows the blueprint, the
engineer checks the construction in progress.
B. Students should declare a major by their junior
year unless they have not made up their minds.
C. Astronauts wear gold-plated heat shields for
protection outside spaceships.
D. Even though students declare a major now, they
can change it later.

25. A. We wish you every success in this new business
venture.
B. Although he has plenty of money in the bank, he
refuses to buy enough food for his needs.
C. I want to go but I have no ticket.
D. The boss is sick and tired of all this nonsense.

26. A. Running in the hall, the child fell.
B. Smith is a Democrat and Jones is a Republican.
C. After deciding upon the car with the red interior,
he decided to buy a motorcycle.
D. Call me tonight.

27. A. Diana, Princess of Wales, was born in Norfolk,
England, in 1961, and she died in Paris, France, in
1997.
B. Even though she lived for only a short time, she
touched people all over the world because of her
beauty, her compassion for others.
C. Nonverbal communication, or body language, is
used everywhere in the world.
D. Another example of such communication is the
image a person projects in public.

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28. A. A woman is walking alone on an unfamiliar and
possibly dangerous street.
B. Also, millions of Russian men were away in the
military during World War II, so Russian women filled
their places at work.
C. Although Soviet women worked full time at their
jobs, they also had the primary responsibility for
taking care of the family.
D. She gave birth to two sons and became active in
charity work.

29. A. Diana, who worked very hard at her job as
princess, supported many causes, especially those
related to children and AIDS victims.
B. A robot is a mechanical device that can perform
boring, dangerous, and difficult tasks.
C. I have finished my math homework; however, I
forget to give it to my teacher.
D. Students should declare a major by their junior
year unless they have not made up their minds.

30. A. The instructor gave us eight weeks to write our
term papers; nonetheless, I havent finished it yet.
B. Olympic athletes must be strong both physically
and mentally.
C. Genetic research has produced both exciting and
frightening possibilities.
D. Although the companys sales increased last
year, its net profit declined.

31. A. The fighter, dutching, the ropes, arose at the
count of nine; but the referee would not permit him
to continue.
B. This is the house which he built with his own
hands.
C. We called him on four occasions; however, he
never once answered.
D. In spite of all the interesting years of quarrel and
hatred, George and Tony shook hands and
embraced.

32. A. I dont like to spend time with people who loses
their temper easily.
B. We have been waiting for Nancy for the last two
hours, but she still hasnt arrived.
C. By the end of the 21
st
century, scientists
discovered the cure for the common cold.
D. So far this week, the teachers have been giving
us a lot of homework every day.

33. A. In the operating room, robotic equipment can
assist the surgeon.
B. First of all, robots can perform repetitive tasks
without becoming tired or bored and they are used in
automobile factories to weld and paint.
C. The field of artificial intelligence is giving robots a
limited ability to think and to make decisions;
however, robots cannot think conceptually.
D. Although women are criticized for being too
cautious, they are really just being safe drivers.

34. A. Because the cost of education has risen, many
students are having financial problems.
B. Diana and Charles began having marital
problems, separating in 1992 and agreeing to
divorce in 1996.
C. People around the world were fascinated by the
transformation of this shy kindergarten teacher into
an independent, self-assured young woman.
D. Depression may result from the ensuing
imbalance of these two substances in the body.

35. A. The depressive effect of low sunlight levels may
help explain the high suicide rate in Scandinavian
countries, and more importantly, it may suggest a
remedy.
B. Since absence of light seems to be the cause of
this disorder, a daily dose of light appears to be the
cure.
C. The first cause of the liberation of women was the
development of effective birth-control methods,
freeing women from endless cycle of childbearing
and rearing.
D. One of the biggest effects of the greater
independence of women today is being felt at home.

36. A. How long have you been living here? I have been
here for almost two years.
B. All drug use should be cleared in advance with
the obstetrician.
C. The exercises and toning in preparation for labor
will make labor easier for most women.
D. If therapy is unsuccessful, cultures for Candida
albicans, H.vaginalis, and gonorrhea may be
performed.

37. A. Nausea and vomiting is probably the most
common disorder seen in the first 12 weeks of
pregnancy.
B. It is estimated that about one-half of all pregnant
women have some nausea or vomiting.
C. Severe cases present a real challenge to the
institution of intelligent therapy.
D. The problem of ammonium toxicity has not been
investigated in cases of vomiting of pregnancy.

38. A. Because the enzyme systems concerned with the
utilization of the amino acids are functioning poorly,
the amino acids are often excreted in the same
concentration as they are infused.
B. Ectopic tubal pregnancy is a difficult diagnosis to
make.
C. Few present with the classical signs and
symptoms.
D. The uterus may enlarge in the first 3 months of an
ectopic pregnancy.

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39. A. Platelets may be transfused separately.
B. The congenital type must be treated for life.
C. If oral contraceptives are contraindicated, Depo-
Povera may be used instead.
D. Many synthetic progestins are now available for
clinical use.

40. A. A compound complex sentence must gave at
least two independent clauses and one or more
dependent clauses.
B. A compound complex sentence must gave at
least two independent clauses and two or more
dependent clauses.
C. A compound complex sentence must gave at
least two independent clauses and three or more
dependent clauses.
D. A compound complex sentence must gave at
least two independent clauses and four or more
dependent clauses.