MSU – EXTERNAL UNITS

2024 SASE BOOSTER REVIEW CLASSES

MODULE 4: SAMPLE TEST ON IDENTIFYING ERRORS

DIRECTIONS: Choose the underlined word or phrase labeled A, B , C , D which is NOT acceptable in
formal written English. Choose letter E if there is no error.

1. Despite being late, he insisted taking on the scenic route instead of going directly to the office. No error
A B C D E
2. He didn’t say nothing about the meeting being rescheduled, so I assumed it was still on. No error
A B C D E
3. The new policy is the strictest than the previous one, making it difficult for employees to adapt. No error
A B C D E
4. Exhausted and worried that they might not make it through the night, the lost hikers finally found
A B C
a small cabin where they could take shelter, after searching for hours in the dense forest. No error
D E
5. He decided not only to quit his job, but also he wants to move to a different country. No error
A B C D E
6. The CEO and me agreed to implement the new strategies by the end of the quarter. No error
A B C D E
7. A number of the reports that were submitted by employees from various departments in response to the
A B
quarterly review request, detailing the performance metrics and highlighting areas for improvement,
C
was found to contain inaccuracies that need addressing. No error
D E
8. Neither the marketing director who oversees multiple international campaigns nor the entire team of
A
social media managers are able to attend the meeting scheduled for Friday afternoon due to conflicting
B C D
engagements. No error
E
9. She is one of those employees who has shown exceptional leadership skills, constantly taking on new
A B
challenges and inspiring her teammates to reach their full potential. No error
C D E
10. The lead designer, along with several junior designers and two project managers who specialize in web
A B
design, are planning to present a new proposal to the clients next Monday to secure their interest in the
C D
project. No error
E
11. Reducing costs, increasing productivity, and improving overall employee satisfaction has always been
A B
the goal of the members, as they strive to create a sustainable work environment. No error
C D E
12. Sarah described her experience of the exchange student program to her friends that was life-changing.
A B C D
No error
E
13. The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the field, the birds were singing their evening songs,
A B
and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves; it was a perfect summer evening. No error
C D E
14. Everyone in the auditorium, including the performers and the audience, are holding their breath. No error
A B C D E
15. The principal said that majority of the students was planning to attend the graduation ceremony. No error
A B C D E
16. The president of the company, together with her team of advisors who specialize in finance, operations,
A
and strategic planning, is scheduled to present the new expansion plan at the incoming quarterly
B C D
meeting. No error
E
17. More than half of the participants, who were invited to give their feedback on the new program,
A B
has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent changes. No error
C D E
18. Politics in ancient Greece were dominated by influential orators and leaders, many of whom sought to
A B
shape the destiny of their city-states through speeches in the public assembly. No error
C D E
19. Marie Curie was one of the few scientists in her era who was awarded the Nobel Prize in two different
A B C
fields, chemistry and physics, for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity. No error
D E
20. The number of revolts against colonial rulers during the late 18th and early 19th centuries were indicative
A B C
of the growing dissatisfaction with foreign dominance. No error
D E
21. The works of authors like Charles Dickens, who often critiqued societal injustices, and Jane Austen,
A
whose novels delve into the intricacies of social class and personal relationships, remains relevant to
B C D
readers today. No error
E
22. A number of poems during the Romantic era, including Wordsworth’s and Keats, were inspired by nature
A B C
and the sublime. No error
D E
23. Love and betrayal, which form the central themes in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights,
A B
capture the intensity and complexity of human relationships. No error
C D E
24. "The Arabian Nights," known for its collection of Middle Eastern folktales and the framing device of
A B
Scheherazade, continue to captivate readers centuries after its first publication. No error
C D E
25. In my opinion, I think that the proposal is a good idea and should be implemented immediately. No error
A B C D E
26. The final decision made by the board of directors was a conclusive decision that was reached after much
A B C
deliberation. No error
D E
27. The lady protagonist in the novel, who faces numerous challenges throughout her journey, is ultimately
A B C
victorious, doesn’t she? No error
D E
28. The researcher conducted the study last year, and she finds that the results were inconclusive. No error
A B C D E
29. After discussing the matter thoroughly, they came out with a resolution that everyone agreed upon.
A B C D
No error
E
30. She is interested on pursuing a career in environmental science after completing her degree. No error
A B C D E
31. State universities bear the name of their state, and its achievements are recognized
A B C
as state achievements. No Error
D E
32. Narcissus, a character in mythology, gazed at his own image in a river so ardently that he felt into it and
A B C D
drowned. No Error
E
33. Some people think that the desire to wear sunglasses are more of a need to impress than to protect the
A B C D
eyes. No Error
E
34. The information officer at the bank told his customers that there was several different kinds of
A B C
checking accounts available. No Error
D E
35. Before becoming successful, Charles Kettering, former vice president of General Motors, was so poor
A B
that he has to use the hayloft of a barn as a laboratory. No Error
C D E
36. The mayor and the council, meeting at the city hall as usual, they did not discuss the proposed new sports
A B C
complex as planned. No error
D E
37. Some of us have to study their lessons more carefully if we expect to pass this examination. No error
A B C D E
38. There were so much people trying to leave the burning building that the police had a great deal of
A B C
trouble controlling them. No error
D E
39. Some of the stockholders will receive his reports in the mail along with a copy of today's proceedings.
A B C D
No error
E
40. Factoring is the process of finding two or more expressions whose product is equal as the given
A B C D
expression. No error
E

ZAHRIYAH K. SAMSODIN
MSU – SAGUIARAN CHS