Part V: Word choice
In this section of the final, write the letter of the word that correctly completes each sentence.
56. Following directions carefully will (a) insure, (b) ensure a smooth installation.
ANSWER: A: Insure
57. The restaurant was (a) cited, (b) sited, (c) sighted for health code violations last year.
ANSWER: A: Cited
58. This frozen yogurt has (a) less, (b) fewer calories than your ice cream.
ANSWER: B: Fewer
59. The president was (a) all together, (b) altogether pleased with the vote of Congress
ANSWER: A: all together
60. Robert Cannon was quite (a) complementary, (b) complimentary in discussing the other team members.
ANSWER: B:Complimentary
Three of your answers are right. Check these sites.
http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000178.htm
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/assure.html
To find the correct word choice for each sentence, we need to understand the meanings of the options and choose the one that fits the context.
56. Following directions carefully will (a) insure, (b) ensure a smooth installation.
To determine the correct word, we need to understand the difference between "insure" and "ensure." "Insure" means to provide or obtain insurance for something, while "ensure" means to make certain or guarantee. In this sentence, we want to say that following directions will guarantee a smooth installation. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) ensure.
57. The restaurant was (a) cited, (b) sited, (c) sighted for health code violations last year.
To choose the correct word, we need to understand the meaning of each option. "Cited" means to officially note or charge someone with a violation, "sited" means to choose or designate a location, and "sighted" means to catch sight of something. In this sentence, we want to say that the restaurant was officially noted for health code violations. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) cited.
58. This frozen yogurt has (a) less, (b) fewer calories than your ice cream.
To determine the correct word, we need to understand the difference between "less" and "fewer." "Less" is used when referring to uncountable or abstract nouns, while "fewer" is used when referring to countable nouns. In this sentence, we are talking about calories which can be counted. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) fewer.
59. The president was (a) all together, (b) altogether pleased with the vote of Congress.
To choose the correct word, we need to understand the meaning of each option. "All together" means everyone or everything in a group, while "altogether" means completely or entirely. In this sentence, we want to say that the president was completely pleased with the vote of Congress. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) altogether.
60. Robert Cannon was quite (a) complementary, (b) complimentary in discussing the other team members.
To determine the correct word, we need to understand the meaning of each option. "Complementary" means combining well with something, while "complimentary" means giving praise or expressing courtesy. In this sentence, we want to say that Robert Cannon was praising the other team members. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) complimentary.