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7121. SPOT THE ERRORThe enrollment in professional courses has dropped considerable due to overall slump in the economy and poor employment prospects for recent college graduates.

Moderate
  • A. "in"
  • B. "has"
  • C. "considerably"
  • D. "due to"

Explanation: "considerably" is added: This adverb modifies the verb "dropped," indicating the extent of the drop in enrollment. The correct form is used to convey the intended meaning.

Correct answer: "considerably"

7122. SPOT THE ERRORThe roof of the house collapsed due to heavy snowfall; lucky no one was at home when the incident occurred.

Moderate
  • A. "due to"
  • B. "luckily"
  • C. "was"
  • D. "occurred''

Explanation: "luckily" is added: This adverb appropriately modifies the sentence, indicating a fortunate circumstance. The corrected form improves the sentence's clarity and flow.

Correct answer: "luckily"

7123. SPOT THE ERRORThe price of the ticket is too expensive to Mike to fly to Europe.

Moderate
  • A. "price"
  • B. "too"
  • C. "to"
  • D. "to fly"

Explanation: "price," is the error. It should be "for Mike" instead of "to Mike." The correct preposition to use after "too expensive" is "for" to indicate who finds it expensive.

Correct answer: "price"

7124. SPOT THE ERRORDuring late summer evenings, we would sit on the pouch. swing and rock very slow.

Moderate
  • A. "During"
  • B. ''late summer''
  • C. ''on the porch''
  • D. ''very slow''

Explanation: "very slow," should be corrected to "very slowly" to adhere to the adverbial form, modifying the verb "rock."

Correct answer: ''very slow''

7125. Harry Bittering is determined to cling to his Earth ways. to make an Earth life for himself and his family on the Mars

Moderate
  • A. Earth ways
  • B. an Earth life
  • C. on
  • D. Maon rs

Explanation: The error is in option D, specifically in the use of "the" before "Mars." When referring to the planet Mars, "the" is not typically used. The correct phrasing is "on Mars" without the definite article "the."The corrected sentence would be:"Harry Bittering is determined to cling to his Earth ways, to make an Earth life for himself and his family on Mars."Now let's analyze the other options:A) "Earthways" - This is the correct term, and it is appropriately written as one word in this context.B) "an Earth life" - This is also correct, indicating a life on Earth.C) "on" - This preposition is correctly used before "Mars" to indicate the location.

Correct answer: Maon rs

7126. hose who knew him will be sorry to hear that he was killed last week, on Westem Front.

Moderate
  • A. Those
  • B. to hear
  • C. on
  • D. Westem Front.

Explanation: The error is in option D, specifically in the use of the article "the" before "Western Front." When referring to a specific geographical location like "the Western Front," the definite article "the" is necessary. Therefore, the corrected sentence would be:"Those who knew him will be sorry to hear that he was killed last week on the Western Front."Now let's reevaluate the other options:A) "Those" - This is correct, indicating a group of people who knew him.B) "to hear" - This is correct. The phrase "to hear" is appropriate in the context of conveying information.C) "on" - This is correct. The preposition "on" is appropriate when referring to a location.

Correct answer: Westem Front.

7127. In the North Africa he barely escaped assassination at the hands of the governor ofthe province.

Moderate
  • A. the North
  • B. at the hands
  • C. the governor
  • D. the province.

Explanation: The error is in option A, specifically in the use of "the" before "North Africa." When referring to geographic regions like "North Africa," the definite article "the" is generally not used. The corrected sentence would be:"In North Africa, he barely escaped assassination at the hands of the governor of the province."Now let's analyze the other options:B) "at the hands" - This is correct. The preposition "at the hands" is appropriately used in the context of the sentence.C) "the governor" - This is correct. The definite article "the" is appropriately used before "governor" when referring to a specific individual.D) "the province" - This is correct. The definite article "the" is appropriately used before "province" when referring to a specific geographic area

Correct answer: the North

7128. She's thinking about attending the English course during the summer for a better career.

Moderate
  • A. about
  • B. the English
  • C. the summer
  • D. a better career.

Explanation: Option B is corrected by replacing "the English" with "an English" because "course" is a countable noun, and using "an" before it is appropriate in this context. The corrected sentence is:"She's thinking about attending an English course during the summer for a better career."Now, let's analyze the other options:A) "about"Option A is already correct. It represents the preposition "about" and is appropriate in this context.C) "the summer"Option C is already correct. It represents a specific season, and using "the summer" with an article is appropriate in this context.D) "a better career"Option D is already correct. It represents a general concept, and using "a better career" without an article is appropriate in this context.

Correct answer: the English

7129. "Of all the vast rides, maybe none was more concentrated as the wave that brought 12 million immigrants."

Moderate
  • A. Of all the
  • B. maybe
  • C. more
  • D. as

Explanation: In a comparative construction like this one, the correct preposition to use is "than," not "as." The phrase should be "none was more concentrated than the wave."

Correct answer: as

7130. SPOT THE ERROR: The door has a single glass pane on the top and the bottom is wooden.

Moderate
  • A. Has
  • B. A single
  • C. On
  • D. Is

Explanation: Replace "on" with "in":Using "on" suggests the glass pane is directly attached to the top section of the door. Using "in" clarifies the pane is located within the designated area (top half) of the door, providing a clearer mental image.

Correct answer: On