Consistency: Pretest

Pretest

Instructions A Pretest allows you to see what you need to concentrate on in the text. Some of the sentences below include sentence elements that are not parallel. Other sentences use inconsistent pronoun points of view or inconsistent verb tenses. If you decide that a sentence shows inconsistency among its elements, write a capital I in the space following the sentence; if the sentence seems correct to you, write a capital C. Check each answer as you go along, and the computer will tell you if you are right or not. Many readers say Kim's writing is so vivid that they can actually see the settings she describes. These machines usually operate reliably, but they occasionally developed problems. Do you prefer to fly or traveling overland? A person has no right to judge a country solely on the basis of his or her first impression of the landscape. You will have to pay either $180 for economy-class seats or $250 for first-class passage. If you want an athletic activity that you can engage in throughout life, you should learn to swim rather than to play football. It is possible to save money by purchasing clothes that can be worn at work, dating, and in class. It is not appropriate to use slang when one is writing a resume or preparing an oral report. U.S. citizens should try to learn as much as we can about the origin of their Constitution. He arrived so early that we fail to meet him at the station. Effective study habits often make the difference between a good grade in a course and failing. Before she resigned yesterday, Marie had given no indication that she was feeling unhappy with her job. Because I worked hard over the weekend, I am about halfway through the project and will finish it by Wednesday. We walk in, give the place a once-over, and soon settled down quietly at a booth near the door. Before he could respond, I cleverly divert his attention to my second point. If one has never been to an opera, you should go soon. This company has no intention of wasting its time or falling behind its competitors. Frankly, we enjoy listening to the radio more than to watch television. We all want good to triumph over evil in the old silent movies; that's why you cheer for the heroes and hiss at the villains. As soon as the music dies down, everyone became aware that someone was crying. Return to the start of this test.

/* */ CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 15.1 Pretest 15.2 Your Writing 15.3 Finding and Using Parallel Elements 15.4 Making Verb Tenses Consistent 15.5 Making Pronoun Point of View Consistent 15.6 Review & Practice Part 1 15.6 Review & Practice Part 2 15.7 Fun With Grammar 15.8 Return to Your Writing 15.9 Mastery Test