Incorrect Written Expression Quiz Questions And Answers
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Prepare yourself to take this "Incorrect Written Expression Quiz." This quiz is an English grammar test to test your understanding of incorrectly written expressions. You have to recognize the incorrectly written expressions from the underlined words in the questions. This quiz is not just a grammar test but also a way to enhance your skills. Try to answer all of these questions correctly, and beat this quiz with a good score.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
A tapestry consists of a foundation weave, called the warp, which passes through different colored threads, called the weft, forming decorative patterns.
- A.
Consists
- B.
Which across
- C.
Colored
- D.
Patterns
Correct Answer
B. Which acrossExplanation
The words “which across” are flipped. The sentence should read “A tapestry consists of a foundation weave, called the warp, across which are passed different colored threads, called the weft, forming decorative patterns.”Rate this question:
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- 2.
The works of early American woodcarvers had many artistic qualities, but these craftsmen probably did not think of them as artists.
- A.
Works
- B.
Many
- C.
Did not
- D.
Them
Correct Answer
D. ThemExplanation
The sentence is grammatically correct. However, for better clarity, you might consider rephrasing it as:
"The works of early American woodcarvers had many artistic qualities, but these craftsmen probably did not consider themselves as artists."
This revision provides a slight improvement in readability and maintains the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Perhaps mankind's first important musical influence were the songs of birds.
- A.
First
- B.
Musical
- C.
Were
- D.
Birds
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
The sentence has a subject-verb agreement error. It should be:
"Perhaps mankind's first important musical influence was the songs of birds."
The correction aligns the verb "was" with the singular subject "influence."Rate this question:
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- 4.
The techniques of science and magic are quite different, but their basic aims-to understand and control nature-they are very similar.
- A.
Magic
- B.
Different
- C.
To understand
- D.
Their
Correct Answer
D. TheirExplanation
“Their” is missing the word “in” in front of it.Rate this question:
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- 5.
It was in a cave near Magdalena, New Mexico when the oldest known ears of corn were discovered.
- A.
When
- B.
Oldest
- C.
Known
- D.
Discovered
Correct Answer
A. WhenExplanation
The word "when" is the correct answer because it should be replaced with “that.”Rate this question:
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- 6.
The fossil remains of much extinct mammals have been found in the tar pits at Rancho La Brea in Los Angeles.
- A.
Much
- B.
Mammals
- C.
Found
- D.
In
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
The word "much" in this sentence is used to indicate a large quantity or number of extinct mammals. The use of "much" should be changed to “many.”Rate this question:
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- 7.
Sharks can detect minute electrical discharges coming from its prey.
- A.
Can detect
- B.
Electrical
- C.
Coming
- D.
Its
Correct Answer
D. ItsExplanation
The word “its” should be changed to “their” to show the plural of sharks.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A dark nebula consists of a cloud of interstellar dust enough dense to obscure the stars beyond it.
- A.
A cloud of
- B.
Enough dense
- C.
Obscure
- D.
Beyond
Correct Answer
B. Enough denseExplanation
The correct answer is "enough dense" because it is out of order and should be flipped to “dense enough.”Rate this question:
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- 9.
Commercially honey is heated and filtered in order to stabilize and clarify it.
- A.
Commercially
- B.
Filtered
- C.
Stabilize
- D.
It
Correct Answer
A. CommerciallyExplanation
Commercially refers to the process of producing or selling goods or services for profit. In the context of honey, commercially means that it is done on a large scale for commercial purposes. Filtered means that the honey is passed through a filter to remove impurities such as wax, pollen, or other particles. Stabilize means to make something stable or consistent. In the case of honey, heating and filtering it helps to remove any impurities and ensure that it has a consistent texture and appearance. Therefore, the correct answer is commercially.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The various parts of the body require so different surgical skills that many surgical specialties have developed.
- A.
Various
- B.
So
- C.
Surgical
- D.
Many
Correct Answer
B. SoExplanation
The word "so" should be “such.” Such is used to intensify noun phrases and so is used with quantifiers like “many” and “much.”Rate this question:
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- 11.
One reason birds have been so successful is because of their able to escape from danger quickly.
- A.
Have been
- B.
Because
- C.
Able
- D.
Quickly
Correct Answer
C. AbleExplanation
The original sentence contains an error in the phrase "because of their able to escape." The correct form is "because of their ability to escape." The word "able" should be replaced with "ability" to properly convey that birds have the capacity or skill to escape from danger quickly.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The wood of the rosewood tree is used to do fine musical instruments.
- A.
Wood
- B.
Is used
- C.
Do
- D.
Musical
Correct Answer
C. DoExplanation
The original sentence contains an error in the phrase "used to do fine musical instruments." The correct expression is "used to make fine musical instruments." In this context, "make" is the appropriate verb to indicate the process of creating or constructing musical instruments from the wood of the rosewood tree.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
- A.
On
- B.
Principles
- C.
Chemists
- D.
Mathematics
Correct Answer
C. ChemistsExplanation
The original sentence contains a grammatical error. The correct terms are "chemistry" (not "chemists") and "mathematics." Therefore, the corrected sentence reads, "Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Ballet performers must be believable actors and actresses as well as experts dancers.
- A.
Must be
- B.
Actors
- C.
As well
- D.
Experts
Correct Answer
D. ExpertsExplanation
The correct answer is "experts" because the sentence states that ballet performers must be "believable actors and actresses as well as experts dancers." This means that in addition to being skilled dancers, they must also have a high level of expertise in their craft.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is exactly almost the same size as the Earth.
- A.
The second
- B.
From
- C.
Exactly almost
- D.
Same size
Correct Answer
C. Exactly almostExplanation
The original sentence is awkward and has a misplaced adverb. The corrected version rearranges the adverbs for better clarity and reads, "Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is almost exactly the same size as the Earth."Rate this question:
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- 16.
P T. Barnum opened his own circus in 1871 and become the most famous showman of his time.
- A.
His own
- B.
Become
- C.
Most famous
- D.
Time
Correct Answer
B. BecomeExplanation
The original sentence contains a verb tense error. The correct form is "became" instead of "become" to match the past tense context of the sentence. Therefore, the corrected sentence reads, "P. T. Barnum opened his own circus in 1871 and became the most famous showman of his time."Rate this question:
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- 17.
The way a child plays with other children reveals a lots about the child's emotional development.
- A.
Plays with
- B.
A lots
- C.
The child's
- D.
Development
Correct Answer
B. A lotsExplanation
The phrase "a lots" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be "a lot." This suggests that the child's emotional development can be observed through their interactions and behavior while playing with other children.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Sheep have been domesticated for over 5,000 years ago.
- A.
Have been
- B.
Domesticated
- C.
Over
- D.
Years ago
Correct Answer
D. Years agoExplanation
The original sentence contains an unnecessary "ago" after "5,000 years." The correct sentence omits "ago" to maintain clarity and grammatical accuracy, reading, "Sheep have been domesticated for over 5,000 years."Rate this question:
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- 19.
Chemical compounds with barium, cobalt, and strontium are responsible to many of the vivid colors in fireworks.
- A.
With
- B.
Are
- C.
To
- D.
Colors
Correct Answer
C. ToExplanation
The original sentence has a preposition error. The correct form is "responsible for" instead of "responsible to" in this context. Therefore, the corrected sentence reads, "Chemical compounds with barium, cobalt, and strontium are responsible for many of the vivid colors in fireworks."Rate this question:
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- 20.
Duke University in North Carolina has an outstanding collecting of documents concerning Southern history.
- A.
Has
- B.
Collecting
- C.
Concerning
- D.
History
Correct Answer
B. CollectingExplanation
The original sentence has a noun error. The correct form is "collection" instead of "collecting" to refer to the assembled documents. Therefore, the corrected sentence reads, "Duke University in North Carolina has an outstanding collection of documents concerning Southern history."Rate this question:
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