Correcting Phrase, Clause, and Sentence Errors

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GMAT Verbal › Correcting Phrase, Clause, and Sentence 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.

With just a few quick swings of the machete, the debris was cleared away by the guide, allowing his group to follow his path without obstruction.

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

Napster, the music sharing service considered a threat to copyright protection was shut down in 2001 following intense legal scrutiny.

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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 seminar presentation, scheduled to take place at 2:00 had to be delayed until 3:30 because of severe technical difficulties.

4

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.

John Smith the notable economist has difficulty distinguishing his publications from those of other prominent colleagues due to the commonness of his name.

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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.

According to Thomas Aquinas the thirteenth-century philosopher, and theologian, God is not a being in the strict sense and thus, in a way, not a subject for metaphysical investigation.

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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.

With just a few quick swings of his ax, the debris was cleared away by forester, allowing his vehicle to pass without obstruction.

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

Napster, the music sharing service considered a threat to copyright protection was shut down in 2001 following intense legal scrutiny.

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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.

According to Thomas Aquinas the thirteenth-century philosopher, and theologian, God is not a being in the strict sense and thus, in a way, not a subject for metaphysical investigation.

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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.

With just a few quick swings of his ax, the debris was cleared away by forester, allowing his vehicle to pass without obstruction.

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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.

Caring for a pet, responsibility is something children can learn.

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