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Direction to solve:

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following sentences has four underlined words or phrases, one of which contains an error that is not acceptable in standard written English. Tick the letter of the error in the space provided, (when taking the TOEFL, use the answer sheet provided and follow the directions.)


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1.

Even though my friend considered a career in economics or business  administration, he finally decided on a physic major.


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D



2.

Driving across the bridge, the sailboat with its sails billowing in the  wind was a beautiful sight to see.


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D



3.

The mechanic recently purchased these set of tools in order to be able to work on large diesel trucks.


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D



4.

Clark spent many years studying Eastern philosophy in his search for the meaning of the life. 


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D



5.

After a long, seemingly futile search, Professor Clayborne was finally able to locate  the five volume of the series he needed to continue his research.


A) A

B) B

C) C

D) D



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