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English Proficiency Practice Questions — Set 5

10 questions with answers and explanations.

41

Which part of the sentence contains an error in grammar? "The list (A) of new regulations and procedures, (B) which includes (C) several new safety protocols, were (D) posted this morning."

42

Which part of the sentence contains an error in word choice (diction)? "The affect (A) of the new law (B) was (C) immediately (D) obvious."

43

Which part of the sentence contains an error in grammar? "The manager (A) gave the (B) performance bonus (C) to her and I (D)."

44

Which part of the sentence contains an error in grammar? "If I (A) was (B) the director, I would (C) change (D) that policy."

45

Which part of the sentence contains an error in diction? "The final (A) end result (B) of the project (C) was (D) a complete success."

46

Which part of the sentence contains an error in logical construction? "She (A) served (B) the sandwiches (C) to the children on paper plates (D)."

47

Which part of the sentence contains an error in word choice? "The inheritance (A) was divided (B) between (C) the (D) four siblings."

48

Which part of the sentence contains an error in grammar? "The committee (A), whose members (B) were from different departments, (C) was (D) unable to reach a consensus."

49

The lawyer's trenchant cross-examination exposed the witness's inconsistencies. The word "trenchant" most nearly means:

50

The politician began to equivocate when asked a direct question about his involvement. The word "equivocate" most nearly means: