Verbal Reasoning: Grammatical Errors

This is an MCQ quiz for GMAT, which includes questions on Verbal Reasoning (Grammatical Error correction).

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

All of Mr. Jones"s children"s teeths" roots were in good health, according to several dentists" assessments.

Mr. Jones' children's teeths' roots were in good health, according to several dentists' assessments

Mr. Jones's children's teeth's roots were in good health, according to several dentists' assessments

Mr. Jones's childrens' teeths' roots were in good health, according to several dentists' assessments

Mr. Jones' childrens' teeths' roots were in good health, according to several dentist's assessments

Mr. Jones's childrens' teeth's roots were in good health, according to several dentists' assessments

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Unlike his predecessor, the new president was willing to work with his political enemies almost as much as leader"s of his own party.

with his political enemies almost as much as leader's of his own party.

with his political enemies almost as much as leader's, of his own party.

with his political enemies, almost as much as, leader's of his own party.

with his political enemies, almost as much as leader's of his own party.

with his political enemies almost as much as leaders of his own party.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The computer breakdown resulted in her losing roughly three weeks worth of work on her dissertation.

roughly three weeks worth the work

roughly three weeks worth of her work

roughly three week's worth of work

roughly three weeks' worth of work

roughly three weeks worth of work

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Despite a lengthy investigation into the matter, officials were still unsure who"s bag was left unattended in such a suspicious location.

official's were still unsure who's bag was left unattended

officials were still unsure who's bag was left unattended

officials are still unsure who's bag was left unattended

officials were still unsure who's bag was being left unattended

officials were still unsure whose bag was left unattended

The mens" daughter"s are creating a revenue projection flow chart for the fourth quarter. 

Which option best replaces the underline portion of the sentence?

The mens' daughters are creating

The men's daughters are creating

The mens' daughter's are creating

The mens daughter's are creating

The men's daughters' are creating

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repeats the underlined portion as it is written.

Given the uncertainty of the current weather conditions, its nearly impossible for travelers to feel confident in their plan"s.

it's nearly impossible for traveler's to feel confident in their plan's.

it's nearly impossible for travelers to feel confident in their plan's.

its nearly impossible for travelers to feel confident in their plans.

it is nearly impossible for travelers to feel confident in their plans.

its nearly impossible for traveler's to feel confident in their plans.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The new campus was finally built; it"s facilities were considered to be the best.

its' facilities were considered to be the best.

its facilities' were considered to be the best.

its facilities were considered to be the best.

it's facilities' were considered to be the best.

it's facilities were considered to be the best.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The Roosevelt"s were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century; the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum contains many thousands of documents and primary sources related to the family.

The Roosevelt's were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century, the

The Roosevelts were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century, the

The Roosevelts were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century; the

The Roosevelt's were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century; the

The Roosevelt's were a powerful American political family throughout most of the 20th century, and the

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Clevelands main attractions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Botanical Garden.

Clevelands main attractions include: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Botanical Garden.

Cleveland's main attraction's include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Botanical Garden.

Cleveland's main attractions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Botanical Garden.

Cleveland's main attractions include the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Botanical Garden.

Cleveland's main attractions include: the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a Botanical Garden.

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

After months of research and development, the new product was unveiled to the board members in a presentation designed to show off it"s new features that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

in a presentation designed to show off their new features that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

in a presentation designed to show off it's new features that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

in a presentation designed to show off its new features, that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

in a presentation designed to show off it is new features that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

in a presentation designed to show off its new features that were sure to attract the attention of consumers young and old.

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Verbal Reasoning: Grammatical Errors
Questions: 10
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