Sentence Correction Drill 31

1. Although Heinmann's latest book of poems has been lauded by the critics, the public has not as highly regarded it as them.

A. the public has not as highly regarded it as them
B. the public has not regarded it as highly as have those
C. the regard by the public hasn't been as high
D. it has not been as highly regarded by the public
E. it was not regarded by the public as highly

2. Neither painting, when regarded at a distance, appears like the masterpieces they are.

A. like the masterpieces they are
B. to be the masterpiece that it is
C. like they are masterpieces
D. like a masterpiece
E. to be the masterpieces they are

3. After Fernando and Julie had decided which historical era they would study, the research was begun by them for the project.

A. the research was begun by them for the project
B. the project's research was begun by them
C. they began their research for the project
D. they began in researching for the project
E. the research for the project was begun by them

4. Many piano teachers believe that a student should learn to play Bach in order to master proper technique.

A. Many piano teachers believe that a student should learn to play Bach in order to master proper technique.
B. A student should learn to play Bach in order to master proper technique, this is what many piano teachers believe.
C. To master proper technique, many piano teachers believe learning to play Bach is important for a student.
D. Learning to play Bach in order to master proper technique is what many piano teachers believe.
E. It is important for students to master proper technique by playing Bach, which is what many piano teachers believe.

5. Alicia, having practiced all summer to improve her shooting skills, and being disappointed that she was not chosen as a starter on the basketball team.

A. and being disappointed that she was not
B. and being disappointed in not being
C. and was disappointed that she was not
D. was disappointed that she was not
E. disappointed that she was not

6. Despite having committed to attracting more qualified teachers, but the board did not allocate sufficient funds to pay them.

A. but the board did not allocate sufficient funds to pay them
B. the board did not allocate sufficient funds to pay them
C. sufficient funds to pay them were not allocated by the board
D. the failure to allocate sufficient funds to pay them could be attributed to the board
E. they were not allocated sufficient funds to pay them by the board

7. The climatological effect of a major volcanic eruption can be as dramatic as that of cumulative emissions from cars and factories, if not more so.

A. as dramatic as that of cumulative emissions from cars and factories, if not more so
B. as dramatic as, if not more so, cumulative emissions from cars and factories
C. as dramatic as, if not more, than that due to cumulative emissions from cars and factories
D. as dramatic as cumulative emissions from cars and factories, if not more so
E. as dramatic, if not more, than cumulative emissions from cars and factories

8. Intrigued by the prospect of becoming a real author, Lani eagerly signed the contract that the publishing company offered.

A. Lani eagerly signed the contract that the publishing company offered
B. the contract that the publishing company offered was eagerly signed by Lani
C. the publishing company offered Lani a contract, which she eagerly signed
D. Lani was offered the contract by the publishing company, which she eagerly signed
E. the publishing company offered Lani a contract and she eagerly signed it

9. As a mother of five adult children and a respected family therapist, millions of readers have followed Dr. Krone's child rearing advice for more than twenty years.

A. millions of readers have followed Dr. Krone's child rearing advice for more than twenty years
B. Dr. Krone's child rearing advice has been followed by millions of readers for more than twenty years
C. Dr. Krone has offered child rearing advice that millions of readers are following for more than twenty years
D. Dr. Krone's child rearing advice has been followed for more than twenty years by millions of readers
E. Dr. Krone has offered child rearing advice that millions of readers have followed for more than twenty years

10. The evidence from the crime scene suggested that the ones that had stole the jewelry were probably employees at the store.

A. the ones that had stole the jewelry were probably
B. those that had stolen the jewelry probably being
C. those who had stole the jewelry were probably
D. those who had stolen the jewelry were probably
E. those who had stolen the jewelry probably being

11. Audra McDonald demonstrated great emotional range, being a talented singer, she also has a magnetic stage presence.

A. Audra McDonald demonstrated great emotional range, being a talented singer, she also has a magnetic stage presence.
B. Audra McDonald, a talented singer, demonstrated a great emotional range and a magnetic stage presence.
C. Audra McDonald demonstrated great emotional range, also a magnetic stage presence, and she is a talented singer.
D. Audra McDonald, demonstrating great emotional range, is a talented singer, she has a magnetic stage presence.
E. Audra McDonald, demonstrating a great emotional range and being a talented singer, in addition to having a magnetic stage presence.

12. Even professional baseball players have difficulty hitting the knuckle ball because of its tantalizing slowness and it is deceptively elusive.

A. of its tantalizing slowness and it is deceptively elusive
B. of the tantalizing slowness and deceptive elusiveness of it
C. it is tantalizing in its slowness and deceptively elusive
D. of the fact of its tantalizing slowness and that it is deceptively elusive
E. it is tantalizingly slow and deceptively elusive