Sentence Correction Drill #40

1. Allergy season begins with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ends with the first frost in the late fall.

A. begins with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ends
B. that begins with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ends
C. have begun with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ending
D. beginning with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ending
E. are begun with the release of pollen spores in the spring and ended

2. Millions of silkworms to produce the raw material needed to meet the worldwide demand for high-quality silk, over half of which is manufactured in just two countries.

A. to produce the raw material
B. produce the raw material
C. would have produced what raw material was
D. for producing the raw material was
E. producing the raw material

3. My best friend, who moved to the United States from Guatemala at the age of ten, has, in recent years, spoken English fluently but still encounters seemingly basic words he does not know the meaning of.

A. who moved to the United States from Guatemala at the age of ten, has, in recent years, spoken English fluently
B. who moved to the United States from Guatemala while being ten years old, has spoken English fluently
C. moving to the United States from Guatemala when he was ten years old, now is speaking English fluently
D. who moved to the United States from Guatemala at the age of ten years, now speaking English fluently in recent years
E. who moved to the United States from Guatemala at the age of ten, now speaks English fluently

4. Believe it or not, although he is only 15, Sanjay is considered as one of the best soccer players in the entire league.

A. considered as
B. considered to be
C. regarded to be
D. regarded as being
E. regarded as having been

5. Although he is fond of the music of both composers, Mr. Gomez prefers the compositions of Mozart to Beethoven.

A. the compositions of Mozart to Beethoven
B. the compositions of Mozart to Beethoven's compositions
C. Mozart's compositions to Beethoven
D. compositions by Mozart to compositions by Beethoven
E. Mozart's compositions to Beethoven's

6. In the stage adaptation of The Three Musketeers, D'Artagnan asks Constance to flee the country with Artemis and he after their escapades are discovered.

A. D'Artagnan asks Constance to flee the country with Artemis and he after their escapades are discovered
B. D'Artagnan asks Constance to flee the country with he and Artemis after their escapades are discovered
C. Constance is being asked by D'Artagnan and he to flee the country before Artemis discovers their escapades
D. D'Artagnan asks Constance to flee the country with Artemis and him after their escapades are discovered
E. their escapades being discovered and Constance having been invited by Artemis and him to flee the country

7. I am one of the few whom can rub my belly and pat my head at the same time.

A. I am one of the few whom can
B. I am one of the few who can
C. I am one of the few that can
D. I am one of the few people whom can
E. I was one of the few that can

8. The number of players injured during football games could be minimized if coaches made sure their players always wear protective gear, maintain hydration, and learn proper technique for tackling other players.

A. learn proper technique
B. they learned proper technique
C. by learning proper technique
D. if proper technique is learned
E. if there was proper technique learned

9. Despite its primitive technology, the mill runs this way for over 100 years.

A. the mill runs this way for over 100 years
B. the mill has ran this way for over 100 years
C. for over 100 years, the mill runs this way
D. the mill has run this way for over 100 years
E. for over 100 years, the mill was to run this way

10. The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, opened in 1824 and named after Benjamin Franklin, remains a popular destination for school children on class trips.

A. The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, opened in 1824 and named after Benjamin Franklin, remains a popular destination for school children on class trips.
B. Remaining a popular destination for school children on class trips, the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia opened in 1824 and named after Benjamin Franklin.
C. The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia, a popular destination for children on school trips opened in 1824 and named after Benjamin Franklin.
D. A popular destination for school children on class trips, the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia was opened and had been named after Benjamin Franklin in 1824.
E. A popular destination for school children on class trips, in 1824 the Franklin Institute was opened and named after Benjamin Franklin.

11. Only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution, the changes to the university's structure would have a major impact on nearly every aspect of its budget.

A. Only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution,
B. Only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution, nevertheless
C. Although only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution,
D. Only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution, since
E. Since only after significant debate did the board of trustees adopt the new resolution,

12. My friend ran a farm but refused to kill the animals he raised nor otherwise selling them for food.

A. raised nor otherwise selling
B. had raised nor otherwise did they sell
C. have raised or otherwise to have sold
D. raised or otherwise sold
E. had raised or otherwise to sell

13. The selection of gifts at Joanne's Flower Shop, including vases, balloons, and cards, is far superior to Brian.

A. is far superior to Brian
B. are far superior to Brian
C. is far superior to Brian's shop
D. are far superior to Brian's shop
E. is far superior to that of Brian's shop