Correcting Verb Mood Errors

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GMAT Verbal › Correcting Verb Mood 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.

Jerry said if he was in my position, he would do the same thing.

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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.

The con artist evaded detection for years by conducting himself as though he were a registered clinical practitioner.

3

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.

If I was you, I would leave that job immediately.

4

It is imperative that he knows the truth.

Which option best replaces the underlined sentence?

5

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.

Were you to have chosen that restaurant, we would have to dress up.

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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.

If I was a betting man, I would put my money down on the continued health and strength of the market for imports.

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Let it be known that we recommend that she is admitted to our company.

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.

8

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.

Take these papers to the processing department immediately, and you wait for them to be completely finished before returning.

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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.

He said he wouldn’t have jumped into the murky lake if someone else hasn’t jumped before him.

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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.

Touching on subjects like corruption in Brazilian politics and delivering a scathing condemnation of globalization and liberalism, the book must tell of one politician’s failed attempt to take down a corrupt system.

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