Verbal Reasoning: Sentence Correction

This is an MCQ quiz for GMAT, which includes questions on verbal reasoning (sentence 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. The Treasurer of Acme Inc. Melissa Williams presented the CFO with a rigorous analysis of the high-yield bond market ahead of the company’s debt issuance.

The Treasurer of Acme Inc. Melissa Williams presented the CFO with a rigorous analysis of the high-yield bond market ahead of The CFO was presented with a rigorous analysis, of the high-yield bond market, by Melissa Williams, Treasurer of Acme Inc., ahead of Melissa Williams, the Treasurer of Acme Inc., presented the CFO with a rigorous analysis of the high-yield bond market ahead of The CFO was presented with a rigorous analysis of the high-yield bond market by Melissa Williams, Treasurer of Acme Inc., ahead of Treasurer Melissa Williams of Acme Inc. presented the CFO with rigorous analysis of the high-yield bond market ahead of

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. John Smith the notable economist has difficulty distinguishing his publications from those of other prominent colleagues due to the commonness of his name.

The notable economist, John Smith, has difficulty distinguishing his publications John Smith the notable economist has difficulty distinguishing his publications A notable economist, John Smith has difficulty distinguishing his publications Notable economist, John Smith has difficulty distinguishing his publications The notable economist John Smith has difficulty distinguishing his publications

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. Mary Williams, the interim CEO, took control of the company following a debacle at one of the company"s international manufacturing plants.

Mary Williams the interim CEO took control of the company Interim CEO, Mary Williams, took control of the company Mary Williams the interim CEO, took control of the company The interim CEO Mary Williams took control of the company Mary Williams, the interim CEO, took control of the company

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 projections, a new tool for sports franchises gave front offices advantages over their competitors who did not employ as many number crunchers.

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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. For John Duns Scotus, the most notable Scholastic philosopher of the generation after Aquinas, God is a being, albeit one of a very different sort than material beings.

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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. It is worth considering the work of a transitional figure the Englishman Richard Melville if we are to understand the changes that took place in the twenty years between these two philosophers.

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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. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence. One such transitional figure Richard Melville, who worked in the time between Aquinas and Duns Scotus, developed several new positions that would later be incorporated into the work of later authors.

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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. According to Thomas Aquinas the thirteenth-century philosopher, and theologian, God is not a being in the strict sense and thus, in a way, not a subject for metaphysical investigation.

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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. Jeremy Bentham an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties, wished for his body to be preserved and displayed after his death.

Jeremy Bentham, an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties, wished Jeremy Bentham was an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties, wished Jeremy Bentham an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties, wished Jeremy Bentham an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties wished Jeremy Bentham: an early advocate for various civil rights and liberties, wished

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 seminar presentation, scheduled to take place at 2:00 had to be delayed until 3:30 because of severe technical difficulties.

The seminar presentation, scheduled to take place at 2:00 had to be delayed The seminar presentation scheduled to take place at 2:00 had to be delayed The seminar presentation scheduled to take place at 2:00, had to be delayed The seminar presentation, scheduled to take place at 2:00, had to be delayed The seminar presentation, was scheduled to take place at 2:00, and had to be delayed

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Title: Verbal Reasoning: Sentence Correction

Questions: 10

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