Correcting Conventional and Idiomatic Usage Errors

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GMAT Verbal › Correcting Conventional and Idiomatic Usage Errors

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

For all intensive purposes, the new plan was essentially the same as the old plan, but with a much tighter time frame in which to accomplish everything.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Some writers use literary illusions to tactfully reference authors who previously wrote about similar themes.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Driverless cars are an example of new age technology.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Since his wife began playing the piano, Tommy has become far more expert a distinguisher of a tuned instrument and an out of tune one, a grand piano and a baby grand.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Different groups of professional athletes have argued over the best way to increase player safety while at the same time maintaining the essence of their particular sports.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The magician performed a cunning illusion for the captivated audience.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Kim felt nauseous after he ate at the restaurant.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Kylie studied until morning in preparing her test stategy for the next exam.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The rain has a big affect on his mood.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Many New Yorkers had no choice but to evacuate the area because of the imminent danger of the approaching snow storm.

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