A.
Multiple
Choice
1.
We …… roasting corn.
a.
Was
b.
Were *
c.
Are
d.
Is
2.
The children ….. naughty.
a.
Have
b.
Has
c.
Are *
d.
Was
3.
You ….. straight ahead then turn left.
a.
Went
b.
Gone
c.
Going
d.
Go *
4.
Playing football …… my hobby.
a.
Is *
b.
Are
c.
Was
d.
Were
5.
The poor …… many problems.
a.
Had
b.
Has
c.
Have*
d.
Was
6.
There … many ways to say
“thank you”.
a.
Have
b.
Are *
c.
Is
d.
Has
7.
The central office manager,
along with his two assistant, … left the room.
a.
Had
b.
Have
c.
Has *
d.
Is
8.
… Dika or her co-workers
sleep at work?
a.
Do
b.
Does *
c.
Doing
d.
Are
9.
Whether to buy or rent a
house … an important financial question.
a.
Is *
b.
Are
c.
Was
d.
Have
10.
My shears … sharp enough.
a.
Don’t
b.
Didn’t
c.
Doesn’t
d.
Aren’t *
B. Error Analysis
1.
Error :
You must observe all the rules of the game, even if you do not always agree
with it.
Correct :
You must observe all the rules of the game, even if you do not always agree
with them.
2.
Error :
Opposite with the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square”
and the statue of R.A Kartini
Correct :
Opposite to the Gambir Station, you will find the old “Monas Square” and
the statue of R.A Kartini
3.
Error :
A plumber fix your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans
schools, offices stores and other business places.
Correct :
A plumber fixes your plumbs and kitchen sinks while a janitor cleans
schools, offices stores and other business places.
4.
Error :
There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one who
has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.
Correct :
There are two big Japanese motorcycles in the parking area. Mine is the one which
has a sticker on a tank. It’s easy to identify.
5.
Error :
Each driver should check the oil level in their car every three months.
Correct :
Each driver should check the oil level in his or her car every three
months.
6.
Error :
Ruth begins each day with warm-up exercises, a long run, and taking a hot
shower
Correct :
Ruth begins each day with warm-up exercises, a long run, and a hot shower
7.
Error :
Much of my boyhood was devoted to getting into rock fights, crossing railway
trestles, and the hunt for rats in drainage tunnels.
Correct :
Much of my boyhood was devoted to getting into rock fights, crossing railway
trestles, and hunting for rats in drainage tunnels.
8.
Error :
The flakes in this cereal tastes like sawdust.
Correct :
The flakes in this cereal taste like sawdust.
9.
Error :
The little girl spoke so quiet that I could hardly hear her.
Correct :
The little girl spoke so quietly that I could hardly hear her.
10.
Error :
Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettier
of all the other contestants.
Correct :
Even though my aunt lost the beauty contest, she is still the prettiest
of all the other contestants.
11.
Error :
Playing tag on the back lawn, I spotted first the turtle.
Correct :
Playing tag on the back lawn, I first the turtle.
12.
Error :
A doctor should wears a full handed white and coloured apron to treat
the patient.
Correct :
A doctor should wear a full handed white and coloured apron to treat the
patient.
13.
Error :
Earlier in the day, she took a taxi to the airport. Knowing that her
time was limited.
Correct :
Earlier in the day, she took a taxi to the airport, knowing that her
time was limited.
14.
Error :
I hated to ask Dino, whom is a very stingy person to lend me money.
Correct :
I hated to ask Dino, who is a very stingy person to lend me money.
15.
Error :
I asked the clerk if the store had Stevie Wonders latest CD.
Correct :
I asked the clerk if the store had Stevie Wonder’s latest CD.
