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Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. She is the most dedicated gardener on the block, watering the more than 50 plants in her yard every day. 2. She is the most dedicated gardener on the block, watering more every day than the 50 plants in her yard.

1 is correct. The second one changes the meaning and is also ambiguous. Is she watering more and more as each day passes? Is she watering additional plants every day beyond her own 50, or is she watering more than 50 plants a day somewhere else (not in her own garden)?

Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. No matter how much work it may require, getting an MBA is an investment that pays off for most people. 2. Though it doesn't require much work, getting an MBA is an investment that pays off for most people.

1 is correct. 2 is illogical.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A recent formed militia, consisting of lightly armed peasants and a few retired army officers, is fighting a bitterly civil war against government forces.

A recently formed militia, consisting of lightly armed peasants and a few retired army officers, is fighting a bitter civil war against government forces.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A venomous snake designated the emblem of the rebellion by the insurgency.

A venomous snake was designated the emblem of the rebellion by the insurgency.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. After all of the gardening we did, the sun shining on the flowerbeds make a beautiful sign.

After all of the gardening we did, the sun shining on the flowerbeds makes a beautiful sign.

Correct the following sentence. After the test format was changed, scores subsequently dropped by more than a 25% decrease.

After the test format was changed, scores dropped by more than 25%

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Just like you practice, so shall you play.

As you practice, so shall you play. Just as you practice, so shall you play. Just as you practice piano regularly, you should study regularly.

Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. Hector remembers San Fransisco as it was when he left 10 years ago. 2. Hector remembers San Fransisco as though time has stood still in the 10 years since he left.

Both are correct.

Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. Students at Carver High School are encouraged to pursue only those extracurricular activities from which stems success in college applications. 2. Students at Carver High School are encouraged to pursue only those extra curricular activities from which success in college applications stems.

Both are correct.

Correct the following sentence. Though canals have experienced a severe decline in barge traffic over the past several decades, yet with the rise in fuel costs, "shipping" by actual ships may once again become an important means of transporting goods within the country.

Canals have experienced a severe decline in barge traffic over the past several decades, yet with the rise in fuel costs, "shipping" by actual ships may once again become an important means of transporting goods within the country.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A leopard cannot catch a wildebeest as fast as a cheetah.

Comparisons. A leopard cannot catch a wildebeest that runs as fast as a cheetah. A leopard cannot catch a wildebeest as fast as it can a cheetah. A leopard cannot catch a wildebeest as fast as a cheetah can.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A leopard's skill in catching a wildebeest is as impressive as a cheetah.

Comparisons. A leopard's skill in catching a wildebeest is as impressive as a cheetah's. A leopard's skill in catching a wildebeest is as impressive as that of a cheetah.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Although the towers appear identical, the west tower is the tallest, standing 16 feet taller than the east tower.

Comparisons. Although the towers appear identical, the west tower stands 16 feet taller than the east tower.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A leopard cannot run as fast as a cheetah.

Comparisons. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Hugo is widely acknowledged to be our best employee, because he works harder and more creatively than anyone else in the company.

Comparisons. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. I scored three goals in yesterday's game, as did Suzanne.

Comparisons. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Like many other states, Virginia is technically a commonwealth.

Comparisons. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The clothes looked more appealing inside the store than on the racks outside.

Comparisons. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Courtney's experience at Haleford, a large research university with renowned professors, affluent students, and imposing buildings, were unlike her high school on the reservation.

Comparisons. Courtney's experience at Haleford, a large research university with renowned professors, affluent students, and imposing buildings, were unlike her experiences in high school on the reservation.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. In contrast to the trapeze artists, who fumbled their routine, the antics of the circus clowns kept the audience entertained for hours.

Comparisons. In contrast to the trapeze artists, who fumbled their routine, the circus clowns kept the audience entertained for hours with their antics.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Juggling is a favorite pastime for me, like for you.

Comparisons. Juggling is a favorite pastime for me, as it is for you.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Law students learn to think like a lawyer does.

Comparisons. Law students learn to think as a lawyer does. Law students learn to think like a lawyer.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The clothes inside the store looked more appealing than on the racks outside.

Comparisons. The clothes looked more appealing inside the store than on the racks outside. The clothes inside the store looked more appealing than did those on the racks outside.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The rapid development of India in the twenty-first century is like England in the eighteenth century.

Comparisons. The rapid development of India in the twenty-first century is like that of England in the eighteenth century.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Thomas is more interested in video games than his girlfriend.

Comparisons. Thomas is more interested in video games than his girlfriend is. Thomas is more interested in video games than he is in his girlfriend.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A number of players on the team have improved since last season.

Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The decision to place the beautiful artifacts in out-of-the-way nooks around the mansion's various rooms was inspiring.

Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Historically, the Isle of Man had an economy based primarily on agriculture and fishing; now, one based on banking, tourism, and film production.

Historically, the Isle of Man had an economy based primarily on agriculture and fishing; now, it has one based on banking, tourism, and film production.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The judge declared the election as a fraud.

I declared the election a fraud. I declared the referendum invalid. I declared invalid the referendum that the new regime imposed. They declared that the election was a fraud.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) Advances in the production of high-temperature superconductors are expected to increase the viability of so-called "maglev" trains that float on magnetic fields. 2) It is expected that advances in the production of high-temperature superconductors should increase the viability of so-called "maglev" trains that float on magnetic fields. 3) It is expected that advances in the production of high-temperature superconductors will increase the viability of so-called "maglev" trains that float on magnetic fields. 4) Advances in the production of high-temperature superconductors are expected for them to increase the viability of so-called "maglev" trains that float on magnetic fields.

Idioms. 1) Right. 2) Wrong. 3) Right. 4) Wrong.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) Faced with the recurrence of natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, many state governments have imposed significant taxes on their citizens in order to raise funds in advance of the next calamity. 2) Faced with the recurrence of natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, many state governments have imposed significant taxes on their citizens for raising funds in advance of the next calamity. 3) Faced with the recurrence of natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, many state governments have imposed significant taxes on their citizens so as to raise funds in advance of the next calamity. 4) Faced with the recurrence of natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, many state governments have imposed significant taxes on their citizens in order that the governments might raise funds in advance of the next calamity. 5) Faced with the recurrence of natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires, many state governments have imposed significant taxes on their citizens to raise funds in advance of the next calamity.

Idioms. 1) Right. 2) Wrong. 3) Wrong. 4) Suspect. 5) Right.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) The conflict started both because of ethnic tensions as well as because of economic dislocations. 2) The conflict started both because of ethnic tensions and because of economic dislocations. 3) The conflict started both because of ethnic tensions but also because of economic dislocations.

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Right. 3) Wrong.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) Many places are called Naples -- not only the cities in Italy and in Florida, and also a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25). 2) Many places are called Naples -- not only the cities in Italy and in Florida, but a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25) as well. 3) Many places are called Naples -- not only the cities in Italy and in Florida, but also a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25). 4) Many places are called Naples -- the cities in Italy and in Florida, and also a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25). 5) Many places are called Naples -- not only the cities in Italy and in Florida but a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25). 6) Many places are called Naples -- not only the cities in Italy and in Florida but, as well, a town in Clark County, South Dakota (population 25).

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Suspect. 3) Right. 4) Wrong. 5) Right. 6) Wrong.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) Unlike humans and guinea pigs, most mammals have the ability of synthesizing Vitamin C from glucose, a simple sugar. 2) Unlike humans and guinea pigs, most mammals have the ability of synthesizing Vitamin C from glucose, a simple sugar. 3) Unlike humans and guinea pigs, most mammals can synthesize Vitamin C from glucose, a simple sugar.

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Wrong. 3) Right.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) These results indicate the health of the marsh's ecosystem has seriously declined. 2) These results are indicative that the health of the marsh's ecosystem has seriously declined. 3) These results indicate that the health of the marsh's ecosystem has seriously declined. 4) These results indicate the health of the marsh's ecosystem to have seriously declined.

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Wrong. 3) Right. 4) Wrong.

Label each version of the sentence as right, suspect, or wrong. 1) The ring-tailed squirrel is more adept at surviving harsh winter conditions as its cousin, the golden-mantled squirrel. 2) The ring-tailed squirrel is more adept at surviving harsh winter conditions rather than its cousin, the golden-mantled squirrel. 3) The ring-tailed squirrel is more adept at surviving harsh winter conditions instead of its cousin, the golden-mantled squirrel. 4) The ring-tailed squirrel is more adept at surviving harsh winter conditions than its cousin, the golden-mantled squirrel.

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Wrong. 3) Wrong. 4) Right.

1) The Caucasus region has several times as many indigenous languages per square mile than most other areas of the world. 2) The Caucasus region has several times as many indigenous languages per square mile as most other areas of the world. 3) The Caucasus region has several times so many indigenous languages per square mile as most other areas of the world. 4) The Caucasus region has several times more indigenous languages per square mile that most other areas of the world. 5) The Caucasus region has several times as many more indigenous languages per square mile as most other areas of the world.

Idioms. 1) Wrong. 2) Right. 3) Wrong. 4) Wrong. 5) Wrong.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A battle ensued among the reactionaries and the radicals.

Idioms. A battle ensued among the reactionaries and the radicals. A battle ensued among the revolutionaries with the radicals.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. With an awareness of the danger, he fled.

Idioms. Aware of the danger, he fled. Aware that danger was near, he fled.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. With an awareness that danger was near, he fled.

Idioms. Aware of the danger, he fled. Aware that danger was near, he fled.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. He conceives of architecture to be dialogue.

Idioms. He conceives of architecture as a dialogue

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Her aid to walk the dog was appreciated.

Idioms. Her aid in walking the dog was appreciated. She aids her neighbor. She provides aid to victims. Aid for victims is available.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. His behavior was aggravating to the problem.

Idioms. His behavior aggravated the problem.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. He asked that she should go to the store.

Idioms. I asked for his aid. He asked her to go to the store. He asked that she go to the store.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. I will leave, but it be safe.

Idioms. I will leave, as long as it is safe. I will leave, so long as it is safe. I will leave, provided that it is safe.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. When compared to horses, Zebras are vicious.

Idioms. In comparison with (or to) horses, zebras are vicious. A zebra can be compared to a horse in many ways. Compared with a horse, however, a zebra is very hard to tame. Note: The GMAT ignores the traditional distinction between compared to (emphasizing similarities) and compared with (emphasizing differences).

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Zebras are more vicious compared to horses.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. In contrast to the zoo charging admission, the park does not.

Idioms. In contrast with the zoo, the park charges no admission. In contrast to the zoo, the park charges no admission. Unlike the zoo, the park charges no admission.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Her decision was to start a company.

Idioms. She decided to start a company.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. She elected early withdrawal of her money.

Idioms. She elected to withdraw her money early.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Tech companies are as likely as the industry average to fail.

Idioms. Tech companies are as likely as the industry average to fail.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Due to the fact that politicians spend money, we have a deficit.

Idioms. The deficit is due to overspending. Our policy will not cover damage due to fire. Because politicians spend money, we have a deficit.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The new rules will cause an effect on our performance.

Idioms. The new rules will affect our performance.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The rise in gasoline prices has an economical impact on consumers.

Idioms. The rise in gasoline prices has an economic impact on consumers. Our new car is more economical than our last.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. All of us are subject to the applicability of the rules.

Idioms. The rules apply to all of us.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. There are differences between what you and I can do.

Idioms. There is a difference in ability between us. There is a difference between what you can do and what I can do. There are differences in what you and I can do.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. They are equipped for fighting on any terrain.

Idioms. They are equipped to fight on any terrain.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. They contend they can decipher the code.

Idioms. They contend that they can decipher the code.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. We adopted new policies with the aim to reduce theft.

Idioms. We adopted new procedures aimed at reducing theft. We adopted new procedures with the aim of reducing theft.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. We have confidence in the market's ability to recover.

Idioms. We have confidence that the market will recover.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Inside the borders of a country.

Idioms. Within the borders of a country.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. You could possibly do anything you want.

Idioms. You could do anything you want.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Following the gold rush, the mining town collapsed.

Idioms. After the gold rush, the mining town collapsed.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Costs are rising, but incomes have not increased to a comparable extent.

Idioms. Costs are rising, but incomes have not increased comparably.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Electrons are particles that physicist agree on as existing.

Idioms. Electrons are particles that physicists agree exist.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. He appears as confused. The dinosaurs appeared as smart.

Idioms. He appears confused. The dinosaurs appear to have been relatively smart. It appears that the dinosaurs were smart.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. He ensures that deadlines should be met.

Idioms. He ensures that deadlines are met (or will be met).

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. His anxiety about his company may be sold is ill-founded.

Idioms. His anxiety about his company's future is ill-founded. His anxiety that his company may be sold is ill-founded.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. She doubts that Jan will arrive on time.

Idioms. She doubts whether Jan will arrive on time.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The book was short enough so that I could read it in a night

Idioms. The book was short enough to read in a night. The book was short enough for me to read in a night.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The book was short enough that I could read it in a night.

Idioms. The book was short enough to read in a night. The book was short enough for me to read in a night.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The danger will continue growth.

Idioms. The danger will continue to grow.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Based on the evidence, the jury reached a verdict.

Idioms. The verdict was based on the evidence. The jury reached a verdict based on the evidence.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The window is designed so that it opens.

Idioms. The window is designed to open.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The winner was determined as a result of a coin toss.

Idioms. The winner was determined by a coin toss.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The artifact was dated as being three centuries old.

Idioms. They dated the artifact at three centuries old. The artifact was dated at three centuries old.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. They demanded that the store should be closed.

Idioms. They demanded that the store be closed. Their demand that the store be closed was not met.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. We do not doubt whether the apples are ripe.

Idioms. We do not doubt that the apples are ripe. We have no doubt that the apples are ripe.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. We have no doubt whether the apples are ripe.

Idioms. We do not doubt that the apples are ripe. We have no doubt that the apples are ripe.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Jack, along with some of his closest friends, is sharing a limo to the prom.

Jack, along with some of his closest friends, is sharing a limo to the prom.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Just around the corner is a fantastic bakery and a small supermarket.

Just around the corner are a fantastic bakery and a small supermarket.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. Having passed the state bar exam, she is licensed to work _____ a lawyer in Illinois.

Like v. As As.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. Mrs. Jones watched _____ a child played with a stick.

Like v. As As.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. _____ a child has been injured, we must stop the party and call an ambulance.

Like v. As As.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. _____ a child, Rebecca lived in Bristol.

Like v. As As.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. Eyewitnesses describe the missing passenger _____ a lawyer in his late forties.

Like v. As Like.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. Frankie never went to law school, but he believes that years of watching Law and Order have taught him to think _____ a lawyer.

Like v. As Like.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. My grandfather eats _____ a child, slurping loudly and helping himself to plenty of ketchup.

Like v. As Like.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. The person in the recording sounds _____ a child.

Like v. As Like.

Fill the blank space with either "like" or "as," depending on which you think is appropriate. _____ lawyers, doctors are bound by a code of professional ethics.

Like v. As Like.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. After many years of difficult negotiations, a deal has been reached that will lower tariffs and end many subsidies, potentially changing the lives of millions of people in both the developed and developing world.

Modifiers. After many years of difficult negotiations, a deal has been reached that will lower tariffs and end many subsidies, potentially changing the lives of millions of people in both the developed and developing world.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Kelp is a natural fertilizer that has become popular among growers of heirloom tomatoes, who generally are willing to pay a premium for organic products.

Modifiers. Kelp is a natural fertilizer that has become popular among growers of heirloom tomatoes, who generally are willing to pay a premium for organic products.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Of all the earthquakes in European history, the earthquake, which destroyed Lisbon in 1755, is perhaps the most famous.

Modifiers. Of all the earthquakes in European history, the earthquake that destroyed Lisbon in 1755 is perhaps the most famous.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Regina returned the dress to the store, which was torn at one of the seams.

Modifiers. Regina returned the dress, which was torn at one of the seams, to the store.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Some critics of the Olympian Party candidate Zeus Pater's are pleased that he has chosen Artemis Rhodes, the prefect of Alexandria, to be his running mate; as many commentators have pointed out, her views on social issues are more in line with the Olympian Party platform than are Pater's.

Modifiers. Some critics of the Olympian Party candidate Zeus Pater are pleased that he has chosen Artemis Rhodes, the prefect of Alexandria, to be his running mate; as many commentators have pointed out, her views on social issues are more in line with the Olympian Party platform than are Pater's.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The acquaintances who we like most are those that flatter us best.

Modifiers. The acquaintances whom we like most are those who flatter us best.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The houses on Canal Street, of which many had been damaged in the storm, looked abandoned.

Modifiers. The houses on Canal Street, many of which had been damaged in the storm, looked abandoned.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The principal tried to calm the worried students' parents, as a result of those students fighting at the pep rally.

Modifiers. The principal tried to calm the worried parents of the students who had fought at the pep rally.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Between 1998 and 2003, there was heavy fighting in Parthia between numerous armed factions yet this conflict, so much more complicated than a conventional war between two states, involved in no less than eight countries and twenty-five militias.

Modifiers. Between 1998 and 2003, there was heavy fighting in Parthia among numerous armed factions; this conflict, so much more complicated than a conventional war between two states, involved no fewer than eight countries and twenty-five militias.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Jim is trying to reduce the number of soda that he drinks, at last night's party, however, his resolve to drink fewer soda was sorely tested, he found himself quaffing many of sodas.

Modifiers. Jim is trying to reduce the amount of soda that he drinks; at last night's party, however, his resolve to drink less soda was sorely tested, and he found himself quaffing a number of sodas.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Last night our air conditioner broke, which caused great consternation.

Modifiers. Last night our air conditioner broke, causing great consternation.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Mary buys cookies with SugarFree, an artificial sweetener, which tastes as sweet as the corn syrup that her brother loves but having fewer calories than in an equivalent amount of corn syrup.

Modifiers. Mary buys cookies made with the artificial sweetener SugarFree, which tastes as sweet as the corn syrup that her brother loves but which has fewer calories than does an equivalent amount of corn syrup.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Most legislators -- including much in the governor's own party -- realize that the governor's budget would imperil the state's finances, nonetheless, the budget is likely to be approved, because few legislators want to anger voters by cutting spending or raising taxes.

Modifiers. Most legislators -- including many in the governor's own party -- realize that the governor's budget would imperil the state's finances; nonetheless, the budget is likely to be approved, because few legislators want to anger voters by cutting spending or raising taxes.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. People, who talk loudly on their cell phones in crowded trains, show little respect for other passengers.

Modifiers. People who talk loudly on their cell phones in crowded trains show little respect for other passengers.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The negotiations between the company, the union, and the city government but ultimately amicable.

Modifiers. The negotiations among the company, the union, and the city government were contentious, but ultimately amicable.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The tallest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest that is on the border between Nepal and Tibet.

Modifiers. The tallest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest, which is on the border between Nepal and Tibet.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, James' grades dropped.

Modifiers. Unaccustomed to the rigors of college life, James allowed his grades to drop.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. People that are well-informed know that Bordeaux is a French region whose most famous export is the wine which bears its name.

Modifiers. Well informed people know that Bordeaux is a French region whose most famous export is the wine that bears its name.

Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. Rising costs of raw materials may result in fewer employees on the assembly line or product volume. 2. Rising costs of raw materials could resolve itself in fewer employees on the assembly line or in lower product volume.

Neither is correct.

Which one is correct? Both/neither? 1. The driver picked up the people at the airport who had been waiting. 2. The driver picked up the people who had been waiting at the airport for a ride.

Neither is correct. In the original sentence, the modifier "who had been waiting" does not clearly modify the people. It appears to modify the closer noun. However, sentence 2 creates an ambiguous meaning. Did the taxi driver take for a ride the people who had been waiting for something unspecified? Or did the taxi driver take the people who had been waiting for someone to give them a ride?

Correct the following sentence. Orinoco.com, a major internet retailed, announced mixed results for the second quarter: the number of people shopping at Orinoco.com grew by a 34% rise, but profit per customer fell sharply as consumers shifted to lower-margin items in response to uncertain economic conditions.

Orinoco.com, a major internet retailed, announced mixed results for the second quarter: the number of people shopping at Orinoco.com grew by 34%, but profit per customer fell sharply as consumers shifted to lower-margin items in response to uncertain economic conditions.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Although we were sitting in the bleachers, the baseball game was as exciting to us as the people sitting behind home plate.

Parallelism. Although we were sitting in the bleachers, the baseball game was as exciting to us as to the people sitting behind home plate.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Dr. King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" is a condemning of racial injustice and calling for nonviolent resistance to that injustice.

Parallelism. Dr. King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" is a condemnation of racial injustice and a call for non-violent resistance to that injustice.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. He received a medal for sinking an enemy ship and the capture of its crew.

Parallelism. He received a medal for the sinking of an enemy ship and the capture of its crew.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Many teachers choose to seek employment in the suburbs rather than facing low salaries in the city.

Parallelism. Many teachers choose to seek employment in the suburbs rather than face low salaries in the city.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Most employers agree that how a candidate dresses for a job interview and even the way he positions himself in his seat leave a lasting impression.

Parallelism. Most employers agree that how a candidate dresses for a job interview and even how he positions himself in his seat leave a lasting impression.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Researchers have found a correlation between exercise and earning good grades.

Parallelism. Researchers have found a correlation between exercising and earning good grades.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The consultant is looking for a café where there are comfortable chairs and that provides free internet access.

Parallelism. The consultant is looking for a cafe that has comfortable chairs and that provides free internet access.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The network security team is responsible for detecting new viruses and the creation of software patches to block those viruses.

Parallelism. The network security team is responsible for the detection of new viruses and the creation of software patches to block those viruses.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A good night's sleep not only gives your body a chance to rest, but also energizing you for the following day.

Parallelism. A good night's sleep not only gives your body a chance to rest, but also energizes you for the following day.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Dr. Crock's claims have been not corroborated by other scientists nor published in a prestigious journal but have nonetheless garnered a great deal of attention from the public.

Parallelism. Dr. Crock's claims have been neither corroborated by other scientists nor published in a prestigious journal but have nonetheless garnered a great deal of attention from the public.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The band chosen for the annual spring concert appealed to both the student body as well as the administration.

Parallelism. The band chosen for the annual spring concert appealed to both the student body and the administration.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The blizzard deposited more than a foot of snow on the train tracks, prompted the transit authority to shut down service temporarily, and causing discontent among commuters who were left stranded for hours.

Parallelism. The blizzard deposited more than a foot of snow on the train tracks, prompting the transit authority to shut down service temporarily and causing discontent among commuters who were left stranded for hours.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The experiences we have in childhood influence our behavior as adults.

Parallelism. The experiences we have as children influence our behavior as adults.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The joint business venture will increase employee satisfaction and be improving relations between upper management and staff.

Parallelism. The joint business venture will increase employee satisfaction and improve relations between upper management and staff.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The museum displays the work of a wide variety of artists, from those who are world-renowned to who are virtually unknown.

Parallelism. The museum displays the work of a wide variety of artists, from those who are world-renowned to those who are virtually unknown.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The students did poorly on the test more because they had not studied than the material was difficult.

Parallelism. The students did poorly on the test more because they had not studied than because the material was difficult.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Tobacco companies, shaken by a string of legal setbacks in the United States, but which retain strong growth prospects in the developing world, face an uncertain future.

Parallelism. Tobacco companies, which have been shaken by a string of legal setbacks in the United States, but which retain strong growth prospects in the developing world, face an uncertain future.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Voters want to elect a president who genuinely cares about healthcare, the environment, the travails of ordinary men and women, has the experience, wisdom, and strength of character required for the job.

Parallelism. Voters want a president who genuinely cares about health care, the environment, and the travails of ordinary men and women, and who has the experience, wisdom, and strength of character required for the job.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. We were dismayed to learn that our neighbors were untidy, disagreeable, and they were uninterested to make new friends.

Parallelism. We were dismayed to learn that our neighbors were untidy, disagreeable, and uninterested in making new friends.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Caroline receives email from friends who she knows well, from acquaintances who's names are only vaguely familiar, and from strangers about who she knows nothing at all.

Pronouns. Caroline receives email from friends whom she knows well, from acquaintances whose names are only vaguely familiar, and from strangers about whom she knows nothing at all.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. It would hardly be fair for the meatpacking industry to blame regulators for the harm that it has inflicted upon itself in the sub-prime meat sector.

Pronouns. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Jim may not be elected CEO by the board because he does not meet their standards.

Pronouns. Jim may not be elected CEO by the board because he does not meet its standards.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Most European countries -- including those of Bulgaria and Romania -- have joined the European Union; Norway and Switzerland, however, have steadfastly refused to do it.

Pronouns. Most European countries --- including Bulgaria and Romania -- have joined the European Union; Norway and Switzerland, however, have steadfastly refused to do so.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Our cat is cuter than those in the shelter.

Pronouns. Our cat is cuter than the cats in the shelter.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The police have significantly reduced violent crime and are pleased with them for doing it.

Pronouns. The police have significantly reduced violent crime and are pleased with themselves for doing so.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. When Norma and her husband read an article about Florida's adorable manatees, they promised each other that they would one day go there.

Pronouns. When Norma and her husband read an article about Florida's adorable manatees, they promised each other that they would one day go to Florida and see one.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A few Shakespearean scholars maintain that he borrowed some of his most memorable lines from Christopher Marlowe.

Pronouns. A few Shakespearean scholars maintain that Shakespeare borrowed some of his most memorable lines from Christopher Marlowe.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. All students need his or her own copy of the textbook in order to take the class.

Pronouns. All students need their own copy of the textbook in order to take the class.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The players' helmets need to be repainted before they are used in Sunday's game.

Pronouns. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. When tetrapods developed lungs, they became the first amphibians capable of surviving on land.

Pronouns. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. When the guests finished their soup, they were brought plates of salad.

Pronouns. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Meg left all her class notes at school because she decided that she could do her homework without it.

Pronouns. Meg left all her class notes at school because she decided that she could do her homework without them.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Oil traders have profited handsomely from the recent increase in price.

Pronouns. Oil traders have profited handsomely from the recent increase in the price of oil.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Samantha took her laptop and her books with her on the airplane because she could use these to get some work done.

Pronouns. Samantha took her laptop and her books with her on the airplane because she thought she could use them to get some work done.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Some people believe that the benefits of a healthy diet outweigh that of regular exercise.

Pronouns. Some people believe that the benefits of a healthy diet outweigh those of regular exercise.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The Smiths avoid the Browns because they dislike their children.

Pronouns. This sentence is extremely ambiguous. Possible variations: The Smiths avoid the Browns because the Browns dislike the Smith's children. The Smiths avoid the Browns because the Smiths dislike the Browns' children.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Angola, which was ravaged by civil war for many years after it gained independence from Portugal, which is now one of Africa's success stories, has an economy that grew by 21% last year, where parliamentary elections are to be held later this week.

Ravaged by civil war for many years after it gained independence from Portugal, Angola is now one Africa's success stories: its economy grew by 21% last year, and parliamentary elections are to be held later this week

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Although progress is still difficult to measure, the researchers have found that the benefit of applying interdisciplinary approaches and of fostering cooperation across multiple teams and divisions outweigh any potential cost.

Subject-verb agreement. Although progress is still difficult to measure, the researchers have found that the benefits of applying interdisciplinary approaches and of fostering cooperation across multiple teams and divisions outweigh any potential costs.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A congressional majority is opposed to the current policy.

Subject-verb agreement. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Planting all these seeds is more involved than I thought.

Subject-verb agreement. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Whoever rented these movies has to take them back before midnight.

Subject-verb agreement. Correct.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. I was so thirsty that either of the two drinks were fine with me.

Subject-verb agreement. I was so thirsty that either of the two drinks was fine with me.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Neither she nor her parents understands the challenging math problem.

Subject-verb agreement. Neither she nor her parents understand the challenging math problem.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. She knows that despite the element of luck, the judgement and the wisdom displayed by each contestant evidently affects the outcome.

Subject-verb agreement. She knows that despite the element of luck, the judgement and the wisdom displayed by each contestant evidently affect the outcome.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The traveling salesman was dismayed to learn that neither of his sons nor his daughter were interested in moving.

Subject-verb agreement. The traveling salesman was dismayed to learn that neither his sons nor his daughter was interested in moving.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The young bride, as well as her husband, were amazed by the generosity of the wedding guests.

Subject-verb agreement. The young bride, as well as her husband, was amazed by the generosity of the wedding guests.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Tired of practicing, the orchestra decide to walk out on their astonished conductor.

Subject-verb agreement. Tired of practicing, the orchestra decides to walk out on its astonished conductor.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The Bentley trench, situated more than a mile an a half below sea level and completely covered by Antarctic glaciers, and it is the lowest point on the planet not under the oceans.

The Bentley trench, situated more than a mile an a half below sea level and completely covered by Antarctic glaciers, is the lowest point on the planet not under the oceans.

Correct the following sentence. It is possible that the earthquake may have caused the building's collapse.

The earthquake may have caused the building's collapse.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The municipality's back-to-work program has had notable success, nevertheless, it is not suitable for a state-wide rollout for several reasons.

The municipality's back-to-work program has had notable success; nevertheless, it is not suitable for a state-wide rollout for several reasons.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The music company was afraid of the accelerating decline of sales of compact discs would not be compensated by increased.

The music company was afraid that the accelerating decline of sales of compact discs would not be compensated by increased.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. The petroleum distillates were so viscous, the engineers had to heat the pipe by nearly 30 degrees.

The petroleum distillates were so viscous that the engineers had to heat the pipe by nearly 30 degrees.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. There is, according to my doctor, many courses of treatment available to me.

There are, according to my doctor, many courses of treatment available to me.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Upon setting foot in the Gothic cathedral, the spectacularly stained-glass windows amazed the camera-wielding tourists.

Upon entering the Gothic cathedral, the camera-wielding tourists were amazed by the spectacular stained-glass windows.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Although Bernard normally is eating inexpensive foods, and indeed is eating a hot dog right now, he is eating lobster and steak at tomorrow's party.

Verb tense, mood, and voice. Although Bernard normally eats inexpensive foods, and indeed is eating a hot dog right now, he will eat lobster and steak at tomorrow's party.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Because Cole wears a helmet when he struck on the head by a falling coconut ten years ago, he has escaped serious injury in that episode.

Verb tense, mood, and voice. Because Cole was wearing a helmet when he was struck in the head by a falling coconut ten years ago, he escaped serious injury in that episode.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. Brokered by the President of Silonia, the ceasefire agreement mandates Carpathian forces will cease their advance into Zapadina, but allows them to engage in limited operations in areas already captures.

Verb tense, mood, and voice. Brokered by the President of Silonia, the ceasefire agreement mandates that Carpathian forces cease their advance into Zapadina, but allows them to engage in limited operations in areas already captured.

Is the following sentence correct? If incorrect, fix the sentence. A frightening storm has been lashing South Padre Island, forcing Natalie and Todd to postpone their wedding.