4KA16
MEETING 1-4
TASK 1
Directions: The first type of question consists of
incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be
filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the
sentence. The second type of question consists of sentences with four
underlined words or phrases. Choose the one word or phrase that is incorrect in
standard written English. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.
1. The rain forest, __________ large trees that provide shade to the
vegetation below, is home to unique flora and fauna.
A. has
B. with its
C. and
D. although has
A. it is capable
B. is capable
C. it is able
D. ability
Jawab:
A. according to the use of verbs and explanatory sentences.
3. Having multiple sclerosis has diminished
Mr. Wilson’s physical condition, but his ability to maintain a positive
attitude and continue working
an inspiration.
Jawab:
D. wrong because there is no verb in it that makes the sentence correct
4. The huge increase in popularity of specialty coffees contribution to the success
of Starbucks, Barney’s and other coffee purveyors.
Jawab:
B. sentence needs a verb, the correct one is has contributed.
5. Patients on Interferon are advised __________, so that they can sleep
through the night without noticing the flu-like symptoms that are
characteristic of the drug.
A. just before going to sleep to inject themselves
B. to inject themselves just
before going to sleep
C. to inject just before going to sleep themselves
D. injecting themselves just before going to sleep
Jawab:
B. word that must be followed to infinitive, not gerund (V-ing).
6. After it had conclude
work on the budget, the legislature adjourned until the next
session.
Jawab:
A. Past perfect: had + V3 (concluded).
7. Even when awarded a scholarship, a student generally must
still paying
for books, living expenses, and other costs.
Jawab:
B. The sentence is reduced adverb clause from, when he or she has been awarded.
8. The U.S. government, along with a number of states, is fight a protracted legal
battle with tobacco companies in order to obtain relief for the huge medical
costs caused by smoking.
Jawab:
A. It should be fighting (is + V Ing for active sentences).
9. The leaders of the two countries __________ an agreement to avoid
future conflicts.
A. have recently reach
B. recently reach
C. have reached recently
D. have
recently reached
10. The teachers are expecting to call tomorrow a meeting in order to review
the
disciplinary problems.
Jawab:
B. S + V + kompelemen + modifier
Task 2
Directions: The first type of question consists of
incomplete sentences, with a blank line showing where information is to be
filled in. Choose the word or phrase that most correctly completes the
sentence. Explain your reason of choosing the correct answer.
1. The oncologist studied the results of the biopsy and decided
__________ additional tests.
A. should order
B. to order
C. he should ordering
D. ordering
Jawab:
B. After the word decide, its complement is a verb so it needs to be
infinitive.
2. Knowing how to repair and install computer networks __________
Melissa a great advantage in her job, because she is the only person in the
company with that knowledge.
A. have given B. given C. giving D. has given
Jawab:
D. Knowing is gerund so that the right verb is the given.
Task 3
Directions: Correct the sentence. Explain
your reason of choosing the correct answer.
3. The disagreement is between we.
Jawab: the
disagreement is between us
What
should be used here is a prounoun object whose function is to replace nouns
which are direct or indirect objects of a clause.
4. She is known for herself contributions to art.
Jawab: she is known for her
contributions to art.
functions
as an adjective and is placed before a modified noun.
5. After a difficult ordeal, her and Robert felt great relief.
Jawab:
after a difficult ordeal,
she and Robert felt great relief.
function
to replace the subject from a clause
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