Writing Multiple-Choice Questions
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Set 1: Sentence Error ID
1.   
If one  intends  to  excel in  a particular profession,  you 
 A B C 
may  have to  invest many years in specialized education.
 D 
 No error 
 E 
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
2.   
The cat is becoming  so popular  in  American homes  that  they 
 A B C 
will  soon  overtake the dog as America’s favorite pet.  No error 
 D E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
3.   
No matter how  conscientious  you brush your teeth,  you  should
 A B 
still  go  to a dentist for regular  cleanings .  No error 
 C D E 
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
4.   
The lightning bolt is such a  dramatic  symbol of power that
 A 
 they  are often found  in  mythology in connection  with  ruling
 B C D 
deities.  No error 
 E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
5.   
 All  universities impose penalties  on  students who do not
A B 
cite sources  when   he or she uses  other people’s ideas.
 C D
 No error 
E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
6.   
 The  social sciences are fast  becoming  the most popular
A B
 majors  for undergraduate students  at  top universities in
C D 
Europe.  No error 
 E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
7.   
The  effects of  global warming  have been studied  for years,
 A B 
but it is only  recently  that  it has  begun to impact human
 C D 
lives.  No error 
 E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8.   
The  appeal of  holiday cruises  depend  upon the quality of
 A B 
the staff,  who serve , entertain, and accommodate  the passengers .
 C D 
 No error 
 E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
9.   
Most of the fans only  show up  to the baseball games  when 
 A B 
there are  hardly no  other events to attend  in the town .
 C D 
 No error 
 E
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)


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