CSEC English A

Revise the following sentence according to the directions that follow it. You may delete or include words but do not change the meaning of the original sentence. Look at the options A, B, C, D for the word or phrase that must be included in your revised sentence and and select your answer. The Australian cricketers fought valiantly against the West Indies team, but all their efforts were in vain. Begin the sentence with: Despite their valiant efforts

• would defeat

• were defeated

• defeated

• would be defeated

This sentence may be unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. It may be acceptable as it stands. It does not contain more than one inappropriate element.

Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter, A, B or C. If the sentence is acceptable as it stands, choose D.

• introduced

• was

• both

• No error

This sentence may be unacceptable because of inappropriate grammar, idiom or vocabulary. It may be acceptable as it stands. It does not contain more than one inappropriate element.

Select the ONE underlined part that you feel is inappropriate and choose the corresponding letter, A, B or C. If the sentence is acceptable as it stands, choose D.

• not knowing

• on

• among

• No error

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence.

In my opinion, I think that your suggestion to upgrade housing facilities in rural areas is impractical.

• The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence.

When the clerk raised his voice in protest, his boss asked him to hold his tongue since empty vessels made the most noise.

• The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence.

The extremely extravagant girl was so animated, cheerful and high-spirited, she was invited to many parties.

• The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.

Revise the following sentence according to the directions that follow it. You may delete or include words but do not change the meaning of the original sentence. The students worked diligently on their project, yet they did not meet the deadline. Begin the sentence with: Despite their diligent work

• A) they met the deadline

• B) they did not meet the deadline

• C) they would meet the deadline

• D) they will meet the deadline

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence. The teacher's explanation was clear and concise, making it easy for students to understand.

• A) The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• B) The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• D) The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence. The manager's decision to cut costs was a double-edged sword, as it improved profits but lowered employee morale.

• A) The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• B) The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• D) The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.

Select the option A, B, C, or D that BEST describes the following sentence. The new policy was implemented to ensure that all employees were treated fairly and equally.

• A) The sentence is acceptable as it stands.

• B) The sentence contains clichés or misused metaphors.

• C) The sentence is incorrect grammatically or faulty in diction.

• D) The sentence is too wordy, that is, repetitive or contains redundancies.