Identifying Errors in Sentences
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Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'In November 29, 1890, the Imperial Japanese Diet convened for the first time.'

  • the Imperial Japanese Diet
  • In
  • 1890
  • November 29 (correct)

    • What is the error in this sentence: 'The financial expert which flew in to advice the president, came from London.'

  • the president
  • which (correct)
  • advice
  • from London

    • Select the word that introduces an error in the sentence: 'In 2010, Harvard University had an acceptance rate of 6.9%, and will have rejected students with perfect SAT scores.'

  • had
  • perfect SAT scores
  • will have (correct)
  • In

    • Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'Latin is practically a dead language, spoken only by students, academics, and the Catholic clergy.'

    <p>the Catholic clergy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is incorrect in the sentence: 'Ateneo’s rank of 307 in the 2010 QS University rankings is far ahead of La Salle, ranked 451.'

    <p>rank of 307</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Determine the error in this sentence: 'The proposal made by the British Labour Party was in opposition of privatization of state holdings.'

    <p>in opposition of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the error in the sentence: 'Xabi Alonso’s shot was wide off the mark and the goalkeeper Casillias did not have to make a save.'

    <p>wide off the mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct error from this sentence: 'Akihiro tried to acquire as many of the valuable and groundbreaking knowledge as he can from the lecture.'

    <p>and groundbreaking knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the area of a triangle with a base of 5 and a height of 6?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to line λ, which has the equation x = −2(y + 4)?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cow: Plants :: Termite: _____?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thin: Portly; Irate: _____?

    <p>Calm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flowing: River; Stagnant: _____?

    <p>Pond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eyes: Ophthalmologist; Feet: _____?

    <p>Podiatrist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Life: Death; Coagulate: _____?

    <p>Dissolve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of the set of numbers {1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5,7}?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fire: Water; Wood: _____?

    <p>Axe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the domain of the expression $ rac{22y}{x-4}$?

    <p>{x | x ∈ R, x ≠ 4}</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation $2x + 7x + 6 = 0$, which of the following is a possible value of x?

    <p>-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of z if $x + y = z$ and insufficient information is given?

    <p>Insufficient information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surface area of a cylinder with a height of 5 and a radius of 4?

    <p>72π</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If every ⊗ represents 500,000 casualties, how many casualties are represented by 5 ⊗ symbols?

    <p>2,500,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option describes the base 'b' in general exponential functions $f(x) = b^x$?

    <p>A positive constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of $f(2)$ if the function is $f(x) = 2^x$?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of $1 + \tan \theta$ for a given angle $\theta$?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $x = 4$, what is the simplified form of the expression $\frac{256}{x - 4}$?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct simplification of $(zx)^{15} \cdot (z x^3)^{4}$?

    <p>$z^2 x^{45}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Gian wants to build a kite with an area of $30 \text{ cm}^2$, what could the lengths of the diagonals be if one diagonal is $_{AC} = 6$?

    <p>15 and 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the perimeter of triangle ABC, which is inscribed within an equilateral triangle with altitude AB?

    <p>$9 + 3 \sqrt{2}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the expression $ (z x)^{15} \div (zx)^{4}$, what do you obtain after simplification?

    <p>$z^{11} x^{11}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the possible lengths of the diagonals for the kite area given that one diagonal is $6$?

    <p>10 and 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'It promises light, like the careful undressing of love' suggest about love?

    <p>It symbolizes the pleasant first adventures and experiences of love.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to Sweden's status as a booming economy?

    <p>High investment in information technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predicted economic growth rate for Sweden in 2001 mentioned in the passage?

    <p>3.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the nature of Sweden's welfare state according to the passage?

    <p>The welfare state provides security while allowing for entrepreneurial growth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend was observed in the number of business startups in Sweden between 1994 and 1999?

    <p>An average of 36,000 startups per year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception might one have about Sweden's economy based on the information provided?

    <p>The welfare state and entrepreneurial activity are mutually exclusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of GDP does Sweden reportedly spend on R&D?

    <p>3.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can a person in Sweden receive 80% of their last job's pay while on welfare?

    <p>For at least five years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique genetic components enable the AquAdvantage salmon to grow faster than conventional Atlantic salmon?

    <p>A growth hormone gene from the Chinook salmon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern of environmentalists regarding the AquAdvantage salmon?

    <p>It might escape and threaten wild salmon populations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization concluded that the AquAdvantage salmon is safe to eat?

    <p>Food and Drug Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect might a rejection of the AquAdvantage salmon have on biotechnology?

    <p>It could discourage future biotechnological innovation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the growth rates of AquAdvantage salmon compare to those of conventional Atlantic salmon?

    <p>They reach adult size in one and a half years instead of three.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason why the approval process for AquAdvantage salmon has been prolonged?

    <p>Political considerations and opposition from certain Congress members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential benefit of approving the AquAdvantage salmon?

    <p>It provides a relatively healthy and cheaper food source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the genetic switch used in the AquAdvantage salmon?

    <p>Ocean pout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Section 1: Language Proficiency

    • Error Identification: Identify the grammatical error in a sentence. If no error is present, select "No Error."
    • Examples (from provided text):
      • In the 1990's, the People's Republic of China grew economically, territorially, and culturally. (No Error)
      • In November 29, 1890, the Imperial Japanese Diet convened for the first time. (Error in date)
      • The financial expert which flew in to advice the president, came from London. (Error in which - use who as the relative pronoun)

    Section 2: General Information

    • General Knowledge Questions: Test knowledge of various subjects.
    • Example Types (from provided text):
      • The first nation to launch a satellite and a man to space was ...
      • Who wrote Catcher in the Rye?
      • When was the Ateneo founded?
      • Which was the most downloaded song on iTunes in 2012?

    Section 3: Numerical Ability

    • Mathematics Questions: Test quantitative reasoning, including problem-solving.
    • Example question types:
      • Simplify the expression...
      • Given the equation...
      • Calculate the volume of...
      • What is the mode of the set { ... } ?

    Section 4: Verbal Analogy

    • Word-Pair Comparisons: Assesses the relationship between words. Choose a pair of words that relates in a similar manner to the example pair.
    • Example Types (from provided text):
      • Cow: Plants :: Termite:
      • Rice: Paddy :: Policeman:
      • Scalpel: Surgery ::
    • Note these are paired analogies.

    Section 5: Logical Reasoning

    • Logic Questions: Based on a given set of conditions, apply logic to determine the most appropriate answer
    • Example question types:
      • If all red items are fruits...
      • Given that X and Y are true, what does Z mean?

    Section 6: Reading Comprehension

    • Passage-Based Questions: Questions based on understanding, inference and comprehension from passages of text.
    • Example types:
      • Determining the answer to a question based on the text/passage
      • Inferential questions relating the text to its purpose

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