Verbal Section: 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 analysis both fascinated Amy and it showed her that there was another side to the story.

The analysis both fascinated Amy and it showed her that there was another The analysis both fascinated Amy and showed her that there was another The analysis both fascinated Amy, and showed her that there was another The analysis both fascinated Amy; and it showed her that there was another The analysis both fascinated Amy, and it showed her that there was another

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. Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith nor Karl Marx are adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy.

Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith or Karl Marx is adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy. Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith or that of Karl Marx is adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy. Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith nor Karl Marx is adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy. Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith nor that of Karl Marx is adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy. Neither the economic theory of Adam Smith nor that of Karl Marx are adequate to describe the complexities of the modern economy.

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 remarkable thing about the new service was that it not only shortened wait times but also provides better service for customers.

not only shortened wait times for customers but also provides better service. not only for customers shortened wait times but also provides better service. not only shortened wait times but also provides better service for customers. not only shortens wait times but also provides better service for customers. not only shortened wait times but it also provides better service for customers.

Neither the ringing alarm clock or the crowing rooster were enough to rouse Old MacDonald from his slumber. Which option best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence?

Neither the ringing alarm clock or the crowing rooster Either the ringing alarm clock or the crowing rooster Neither the ringing alarm clock and the crowing rooster Neither the ringing alarm clock nor the crowing rooster Either the ringing alarm clock nor the crowing rooster

The two hour delay caused problems not only for Buckley, and Ronnie as well. What option best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence?

not only for Buckley, also Ronnie. not only for Buckley, but also for Ronnie. not only for Buckley and Ronnie. not for Buckley, but also for Ronnie. not only for Buckley, but also for Ronnie as well.

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. After Jonas graduates from high school, his father hopes that Jonas will either attend college nor join the army to learn a skill.

Jonas will either attend college or join the army to learn a skill Jonas will either attend college nor join the army to learn a skill Jonas will either attend college and join the army to learn a skill Jonas will neither attend college or join the army to learn a skill Jonas will either attend college or joining the army to learn a skill

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. In Emily Brontë"s novel Wuthering Heights, the heroine, Catherine, must choose between true love or social preeminence.

the heroine, Catherine, must make a choice between true love or social preeminence. the heroine, Catherine, must choose between true love and social preeminence. the heroine, Catherine, must have chosen between true love or social preeminence. the heroine, Catherine, must choose between true love or social preeminence. the heroine, Catherine, must have to be choosing between true love either or social preeminence.

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. When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, but polar bears, iguanas, and toucans.

When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, and polar bears, iguanas, and toucans. When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, also polar bears, iguanas, and toucans. When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, although polar bears, iguanas, and toucans too. When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, but also polar bears, iguanas, and toucans. When she went to the zoo, Lyndsey got to see not only tigers, but polar bears, iguanas, and toucans.

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. The remake of the film was neither enjoyable and definitely not faithful to the original film.

and definitely not faithful to the original film nor were it faithful to the original film nor faithful to the original film and it wasn't even faithful to the original film nor was it faithful to the original film

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.

Just as "he who sings, prays twice" cannot be properly attributed to Augustine, even if similar statements can be found in his sermons, so too is there no evidence that his mentor Ambrose is responsible for the saying "when in Rome, do as the Romans do."

While

Just as

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Title: Verbal Section: Sentence Correction

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