Error Analysis Exam

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    • Recipient
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Error analysis is a method used to document the errors that appear in learner language, determine whether those errors are systematic, and (if possible) explain what caused them. How Good Of An Error Analyst Are You? This is a Review Of Skill Quiz

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  • 2. 

    On the rim of the Kilauea volcano in the Hawaiian Island   are a hotel called the Volcano Hotel.

    • The rim

    • Hawaiian Island

    • Are

    • Called

    Correct Answer
    A. Are
    Explanation
    The word "are" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to use with the subject "hotel" in this sentence. The sentence is stating that on the rim of the Kilauea volcano in the Hawaiian Island, there is a hotel called the Volcano Hotel. The verb "are" indicates the existence of the hotel in that location.

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  • 3. 

    The advisor told himself, while listening to the speech, that dozen other reporters would has already asked that question.

    • Told

    • Listening

    • Would has

    • Asked

    Correct Answer
    A. Would has
    Explanation
    The word "would has" is incorrect in standard English grammar. The correct form should be "would have." This is because "would" is used to indicate a hypothetical or imagined situation in the past, and it should be followed by the past participle form of the verb, which is "have" in this case. Therefore, the correct sentence would be "dozen other reporters would have already asked that question."

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  • 4. 

    A bankruptcy may be either voluntary nor involuntary.

    • A bankruptcy

    • May be

    • Voluntarily

    • Nor  

    Correct Answer
    A. Nor  
    Explanation
    The word "nor" is used to indicate a negative choice between two options. In this case, the sentence is saying that a bankruptcy may be voluntary or involuntary, but not both. This means that a bankruptcy cannot be both voluntary and involuntary at the same time.

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  • 5. 

    Linus Pauling has   wins     two Nobel Prizes: the 1954 Nobel Prize in Chemistry  and the 1962 Nobel Peace Prize.

    • Has

    • Wins

    • Two Nobel Prizes

    • In Chemistry

    Correct Answer
    A. Wins
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that Linus Pauling has won two Nobel Prizes, one in Chemistry in 1954 and another in Peace in 1962. The verb "wins" is used to indicate the action of winning, and it is in agreement with the subject "Linus Pauling" who is the recipient of the prizes. The sentence is providing information about the achievements of Linus Pauling in winning these prestigious awards.

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  • 6. 

    In the basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws .

    • What

    • Is fouled

    • Receives

    • Free throws

    Correct Answer
    A. What
  • 7. 

    Each number binary system are formed from only two symbols.

    • Binary

    • Are

    • Formed

    • Only two

    • Option 5

    Correct Answer
    A. Are
    Explanation
    The given statement is discussing the formation of numbers in the binary system. It states that binary numbers are formed using only two symbols. The word "are" in the answer indicates that this statement correctly explains the formation of numbers in the binary system.

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  • 8. 

    The scholarship that Wilson received to study history at Cambridge presented an unique opportunity.

    • The scholarship

    • History

    • Cambridge

    • An  

    Correct Answer
    A. An  
    Explanation
    The word "an" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate article to use before the noun "unique opportunity." In this context, "an" is used because "unique opportunity" starts with a vowel sound.

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  • 9. 

    Alike all other mammals, dolphins have lungs.

    • Alike

    • All

    • Other

    • Have

    Correct Answer
    A. Alike
    Explanation
    The word "alike" is used in the sentence to indicate that dolphins, like all other mammals, have lungs. This suggests that dolphins share this characteristic with other mammals, implying that they also possess lungs.

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  • 10. 

    Nails are commonly make of steel but also can contain substances such as aluminium or brass.

    • Are

    • Make

    • Can

    • Contain

    Correct Answer
    A. Make
    Explanation
    The word "make" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to use in the sentence. The sentence is discussing what nails are commonly composed of, and "make" is the appropriate verb to describe the process of creating or forming nails. The other options ("are," "can," and "contain") do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.

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  • 11. 

    There is twenty six bones in the human foot, fourteen of them in the toes.

    • Is

    • The human foot

    • Them

    • The toes

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The answer is "is" because it is used to connect the subject "twenty six bones in the human foot" to the information about the number of bones in the toes, which is fourteen. "Is" indicates that the statement is true and that there are indeed twenty six bones in the human foot, with fourteen of them being in the toes.

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  • 12. 

    Commercial letters of credit are often used to finance export trade, but them  can have other uses.

    • Often used

    • Export

    • Them

    • Other uses

    Correct Answer
    A. Them
    Explanation
    The word "them" in the given sentence refers to commercial letters of credit. It is stated that commercial letters of credit are often used to finance export trade, but they can also have other uses. This means that apart from being used for financing export trade, commercial letters of credit can be utilized for other purposes as well.

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  • 13. 

    The leek, a member of the lily family, has a mildest taste than the onion.

    • Leek, a member

    • Mildest

    • Than

    • Onion

    Correct Answer
    A. Mildest
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that the leek, which is a member of the lily family, has a milder taste compared to the onion. This implies that the leek has a less intense or strong flavor than the onion.

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  • 14. 

    The idea of using pure nicotine to help smokers stop was first tries in the mid-1980’s with nicotine-laced chewing gum.

    • Using

    • To help

    • Stop

    • Tries  

    Correct Answer
    A. Tries  
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "tries" because it accurately completes the sentence and maintains the correct verb tense. The sentence is discussing the first attempts or efforts made to use pure nicotine to help smokers quit, which occurred in the mid-1980s with nicotine-laced chewing gum.

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  • 15. 

    The state of deep   asleep is characterized by rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep.

    • Sleep

    • Deep

    • Characterized

    • By

    Correct Answer
    A. Deep
    Explanation
    The term "deep" in the context of sleep refers to non-REM sleep, particularly stages 3 and 4, which are characterized by slow-wave activity on an EEG and are considered the most restorative phases of sleep. REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep is a distinct phase that is characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreams, and temporary paralysis of the muscles. Therefore, the statement should distinguish between REM sleep and non-REM deep sleep, as they represent different phases of the sleep cycle.

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  • 16. 

    Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up the sky.

    • The hills

    • Were

    • Its

    • Reaching

    Correct Answer
    A. Were
    Explanation
    The word "were" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to match the subject "hills." In this sentence, "were" is used to indicate that the hills existed or were present.

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  • 17. 

    Electrical impulses may also picked up by the optic nerve.

    • Impulses

    • May

    • Picked up

    • By the optic

    Correct Answer
    A. Picked up
    Explanation
    The sentence states that electrical impulses may be picked up by the optic nerve. This suggests that the optic nerve has the ability to detect and perceive electrical impulses.

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  • 18. 

    A patient suffering from amnesia may   had partial or total loss of memory.

    • Suffering

    • May

    • Had

    • Loss

    Correct Answer
    A. Had
    Explanation
    The word "may" suggests a possibility or uncertainty, while the word "had" indicates a past action or condition. Therefore, the correct answer implies that it is possible for a patient suffering from amnesia to have experienced partial or total loss of memory in the past.

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  • 19. 

    Certain types of snakes have been known to survive fast more as a year long.

    • Certain types

    • Have been known

    • Fasts

    • As  

    Correct Answer
    A. As  
    Explanation
    The word "as" is used in this sentence to indicate a comparison or similarity between the duration of fasts and the length of a year. It suggests that certain types of snakes are capable of surviving fasts that can last as long as a year.

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  • 20. 

    Helium has the most low boiling point of all substances.

    • Has

    • Most low

    • Boiling

    • All substances

    Correct Answer
    A. Most low
    Explanation
    Helium has the lowest boiling point among all substances.

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  • 21. 

    The Peace Corps  was     establish    on March 1, 1961, by then President John F. Kennedy.

    • The peace corps

    • Was

    • Establish

    • Then

    Correct Answer
    A. Establish
    Explanation
    The given answer "establish" correctly fills in the missing word in the sentence. It is the past tense form of the verb "establish," which means to set up or create something. In the context of the sentence, it refers to the Peace Corps being created or founded on March 1, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy.

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  • 22. 

    When children experience  too much frustration, its behaviour ceases to be integrated.

    • Experience

    • Too much

    • Its

    • Ceases

    Correct Answer
    A. Its
    Explanation
    When children experience an excessive amount of frustration, their behavior becomes disintegrated or fragmented. This means that their actions, emotions, and thoughts become disconnected and inconsistent. The word "its" in the answer refers to the behavior of the children.

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  • 23. 

    On March 30, 1981, president Reagan was shot   as  his was leaving a Washington hotel.

    • Was shot

    • As

    • His

    • Leaving

    Correct Answer
    A. His
    Explanation
    President Reagan was shot as he was leaving a Washington hotel. The word "his" in the sentence refers to President Reagan.

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  • 24. 

    Halley’s comet, viewing through a telescope, was quite impressive.

    • Viewing

    • Through

    • Quite

    • Impressive

    Correct Answer
    A. Viewing
    Explanation
    The word "viewing" is the correct answer because it is the gerund form of the verb "view" and it fits grammatically in the sentence. The sentence is discussing the experience of observing Halley's comet through a telescope, so "viewing" accurately describes the action being taken.

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  • 25. 

    During the annually salmon migration from the sea to fresh water, Alaska’s McNeil River becomes a gathering place for brown bears waiting eagerly to catch their fill

    • Annually

    • Fresh

    • Gathering

    • Eagerly

    Correct Answer
    A. Annually
    Explanation
    The word "annually" in this context means that the salmon migration from the sea to fresh water happens every year. This suggests that it is a regular and predictable event.

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  • 26. 

    On a trip down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the equipment will in all probability be carried by a burros.

    • A trip

    • The bottom

    • The Grand Canyon

    • A  

    Correct Answer
    A. A  
    Explanation
    The word "a" is the correct answer because it is the indefinite article that is used before a singular noun to refer to any member of a general class. In this sentence, "a trip" refers to any trip, "the bottom" refers to any bottom, and "the Grand Canyon" refers to any Grand Canyon. Therefore, the indefinite article "a" is the appropriate choice.

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  • 27. 

    Superman made their comic debut in 1938 in action comics.

    • Made

    • Their

    • Debut

    • In

    Correct Answer
    A. Their
    Explanation
    Superman made their debut in 1938 in action comics. The word "their" is used to indicate that it was Superman's debut, suggesting that Superman is a collective entity or a group of individuals.

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  • 28. 

    On the huge Ferris wheel constructed for a world exhibition in Chicago in 1893, each of the thirsty-six cabs could held sixty people.

    • Huge

    •  constructed

    • Each of

    • Held  

    Correct Answer
    A. Held  
    Explanation
    The word "held" is the correct answer because it is the correct past tense form of the verb "hold." In the given sentence, it is used to describe the action of the cabs being able to accommodate or contain sixty people each.

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  • 29. 

    Protein molecules are the most complex than the molecules of the carbohydrates.

    • Are

    • The most

    • Than

    • Molecules

    Correct Answer
    A. The most
    Explanation
    Protein molecules are considered to be the most complex compared to carbohydrate molecules. This is because proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids, which can fold and interact with each other in various ways to form complex three-dimensional structures. On the other hand, carbohydrates are simpler molecules composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. While carbohydrates can form chains or rings, they do not have the same level of complexity as proteins. Therefore, the statement "Protein molecules are the most complex than the molecules of the carbohydrates" is correct.

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  • 30. 

    Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to colour, to flavour or to fortify foods.

    • May use

    • For preserving

    • Fortify

    • Foods

    Correct Answer
    A. For preserving
    Explanation
    Food manufacturers may use food additives for various purposes such as preserving, coloring, flavoring, or fortifying foods. In this case, the correct answer is "for preserving," indicating that one of the reasons manufacturers may use food additives is to extend the shelf life of the food product and prevent spoilage.

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  • 31. 

    Particular issues that concern teenagers were     covering on the half-hour program.

    • Issues

    • Concern

    • Were

    • Covering  

    Correct Answer
    A. Covering  
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "covering" because it is the verb form that agrees with the subject "particular issues." "Covering" is the present participle form of the verb "cover," indicating that the issues were being addressed or discussed on the half-hour program.

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  • 32. 

    Scientist at the medical centre is trying to determine of there is a relationship between saccharine and cancer.

    • Is trying

    • To determine

    • Is

    • Saccharine and cancer

    Correct Answer
    A. Is trying
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is trying" because it indicates that the scientist is currently making an effort or attempting to determine if there is a relationship between saccharine and cancer. The phrase "is trying" suggests ongoing action and implies that the scientist is actively engaged in the process of investigation.

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  • 33. 

    On June 30, 1992, international timekeepers in Paris were added an extra second to the day.

    • On

    • Were added

    • Second

    • The day

    Correct Answer
    A. Were added
    Explanation
    On June 30, 1992, an additional second was inserted into the day by international timekeepers in Paris.

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  • 34. 

    Workers training for specific job have a strong possibility of being replace by a machine.

    • Training

    • Have

    • Of being

    • Replace  

    Correct Answer
    A. Replace  
    Explanation
    Workers training for a specific job have a strong possibility of being replaced by a machine because advancements in technology have made it possible for machines to perform tasks that were previously done by humans. With the increasing automation in various industries, machines are becoming more efficient and cost-effective compared to human workers. Therefore, there is a strong likelihood that trained workers may be replaced by machines to increase productivity and reduce labor costs.

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  • 35. 

    Alice in wonderland, first published in 1865. Has since being   translated into thirty languages.

    • Published

    • Has

    • Being

    • Translated

    Correct Answer
    A. Being
    Explanation
    The word "being" is used incorrectly in this sentence. The correct form should be "been" instead of "being". "Been" is the past participle of the verb "be" and is used to indicate an action that has already occurred. In this case, the sentence should read "Has since been translated into thirty languages." This indicates that the translation of Alice in Wonderland into different languages has already happened.

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  • 36. 

    The museum of the Confederation in Richmond host an exhibition which documenting the origins and history of banner that most Americans think of as the Confederate flag.

    • Host

    • Documenting

    • Most Americans

    • As of

    Correct Answer
    A. Documenting
    Explanation
    The word "documenting" in the given sentence means that the exhibition at the museum is providing evidence or information about the origins and history of the banner. It suggests that the exhibition is presenting factual records or documents to support the understanding of the Confederate flag.

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  • 37. 

    At the start of the American Revolution, lanterns were   hung in the Old North Church as signal that the British were came.

    • Start

    • Were

    • Hung

    • Came  

    Correct Answer
    A. Came  
    Explanation
    At the start of the American Revolution, lanterns were hung in the Old North Church as a signal that the British had come.

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  • 38. 

    Only about 3 per cent of oil wells actually do a profit.

    • Only about

    • Oil wells

    • Actually

    • Do  

    Correct Answer
    A. Do  
    Explanation
    The word "do" is the correct answer because it is the only word that fits grammatically and makes sense in the sentence. The sentence is stating that only a small percentage of oil wells actually make a profit, so the word "do" is used to indicate that these wells are the ones that achieve profitability.

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  • 39. 

    Edelman stressed the mounting evidence showing that greatly variation on a microscopic scale is likely.

    • Mounting

    • Showing

    • Greatly

    • Likely

    Correct Answer
    A. Greatly
    Explanation
    The word "greatly" is used to describe the level or extent of the variation on a microscopic scale. It suggests that the variation is significant or substantial. The use of "greatly" emphasizes the importance or magnitude of the variation, indicating that it is not minor or insignificant. The word "likely" indicates that there is a high probability or likelihood of this variation occurring. Therefore, the correct answer is "greatly" because it accurately describes the level or extent of the variation and its likelihood.

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  • 40. 

    The buffalo and bison are like except for the size and shape of the head and shoulders.

    • Are

    • Like

    • Except

    • Size

    Correct Answer
    A. Like
    Explanation
    The buffalo and bison are similar in many ways, with the exception of their size and shape of the head and shoulders. This implies that they share many common characteristics, but differ in certain physical attributes.

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  • 41. 

    Pittsburgh has reduced its smog by requiring more complete oxidation of fuel in cars, and others cities can do the same thing.

    • Its

    • More

    • Others

    • Do

    Correct Answer
    A. Others
    Explanation
    The given answer "others" is correct because it refers to other cities being able to reduce smog in the same way that Pittsburgh has done. The sentence suggests that Pittsburgh has successfully reduced smog by requiring more complete oxidation of fuel in cars, and it implies that other cities can achieve the same result by implementing similar measures.

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  • 42. 

    In 1870, the attorney general was made head of the Department of justice, given an enlarge staff, and endow with clear-cut law enforcement functions.

    • Was made

    • Enlarge

    • Endow

    • Functions

    Correct Answer
    A. Endow
    Explanation
    The word "endow" means to provide or equip someone or something with a particular quality or attribute. In this context, it means that the attorney general was given or provided with clear-cut law enforcement functions. This suggests that the attorney general was given the authority and responsibility to enforce laws, indicating a significant change in their role within the Department of Justice.

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  • 43. 

    Ford designed the first large scale assembly line at plant in Highland Park, Michigan.

    • The first

    • Assembly line

    • Plant

    • Highland Park, Michigan

    Correct Answer
    A. Plant
    Explanation
    Ford designed the first large scale assembly line at a plant in Highland Park, Michigan. This means that the plant in Highland Park, Michigan was the location where Ford implemented the first assembly line on a large scale. Ford's innovation revolutionized the manufacturing industry by increasing efficiency and productivity.

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  • 44. 

    Dislike sumac with red berries, sumac with white berries is     poisonous.

    • Dislike

    • With

    • Is

    • Poisonous

    Correct Answer
    A. Dislike
    Explanation
    The word "dislike" is the correct answer because it is the only word in the given sentence that makes grammatical sense. The sentence is comparing two types of sumac berries, one with red berries and one with white berries, and stating that the sumac with white berries is poisonous. The word "dislike" fits in the sentence as a verb that indicates a negative preference or feeling towards something, which is appropriate in this context.

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  • 45. 

    The earliest the CVS (chorionic villus sampling) procedure in the pregnancy, the greater the risk to the baby.

    • Earliest

    • The

    • Procedure

    • Risk to

    Correct Answer
    A. Earliest
    Explanation
    The word "earliest" in the given sentence indicates the time at which the CVS procedure is performed during pregnancy. The explanation suggests that the earlier the CVS procedure is done, the higher the risk to the baby. This implies that performing the procedure at an early stage of pregnancy increases the potential danger or harm to the baby.

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  • 46. 

    Of all the evidence that has piled up since Webster’s paper was published, there is no new idea to contradict his original theory.

    • Has piled

    • Is

    • New

    • To contradict

    Correct Answer
    A. Is
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "is". This is because the sentence is referring to the evidence that has piled up since Webster's paper was published, and it states that there is no new idea to contradict his original theory. The verb "is" agrees with the subject "there" in this sentence.

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  • 47. 

    Perhaps the most welcoming and friendly of the park’s wild places is the live oak forest that surrounds the district’s alone visitors’ center in Gulf Breeze.

    • Welcoming

    • Friendly

    • Live

    • Alone  

    Correct Answer
    A. Alone  
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "alone" because it is the only word that is directly related to the district's visitor center in Gulf Breeze. The passage describes the live oak forest as surrounding the visitor center, suggesting that it is the only place in the park where visitors can go alone. The other words, "welcoming," "friendly," and "live," do not provide any information about the visitor center or its surroundings.

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  • 48. 

    As the only major American river that flowed in a west direction, the Ohio was the preferred route for settler.

    • The only

    • Flowed

    • West

    • Prefered

    Correct Answer
    A. West
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "west." This is because the question states that the Ohio river is the only major American river that flows in a west direction. Therefore, it is the preferred route for settlers as it allows them to travel in a westward direction.

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  • 49. 

    Other interesting aspect of tachistopic training in recent years has been the  newfound use by professional teams.

    • Other

    • Interesting

    • Has been

    • Use

    Correct Answer
    A. Other
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "other". This is because the sentence is discussing the "other interesting aspect" of tachistopic training, implying that there are multiple aspects being discussed. The word "other" is used to indicate that this aspect is in addition to the ones previously mentioned.

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