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1. Identify which underlined part contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select **No error**.
Following the internal review, **a series** of **site inspections** **have revealed** several **record-keeping** problems.
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2. [1] The history of mathematics is a long and storied one, populated by unusual characters and enduring enigmas. [2] The work of earlier generations provides later researchers with methods and ideas to develop. [3] Over millennia, the discipline evolved from mere calculation into a thorough framework for interrogating the universe. [4] Drawing on these accumulated insights, mathematics is now treated by modern theorists as conceptual inquiry into number, magnitude, form, and function.
[5] Contemporary mathematical research demands a significant degree of creative dexterity. [6] Practitioners must not only be well-versed in classical theorems but also possess the capacity to navigate abstract spaces with imaginative fluidity. [7] While some scholars perceive mathematics merely as a practical instrument for evidence-based sciences, others recognise its intrinsic aesthetic value. [8] Prominent modern subfields, such as game theory and topology, demonstrate that mathematics is as much an art as it is a science.
Which of the following is the most effective revision of Sentence 4, with the introductory modifier correctly attached?
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3. The comprehensive compendium of **empirical** meta-analyses, **not one** of which **have** yet been independently corroborated by peer-reviewed longitudinal data, ostensibly **validates** the controversial hypothesis regarding cognitive dissonance.
Identify the part that contains a grammatical error or select 'No error'.
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4. Complete the sentence with the best option in context.
At present, the more rigorously the assumptions ______ by researchers, the more clearly their limits ______.
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5. Which option gives the best answers to BOTH questions below according to the passage? The two parts of each option answer (1) and (2), respectively.
(1) The primary purpose of the passage is to:
(2) The author suggests that English proficiency in Hong Kong is correlated with:
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6. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error in the following sentence:
The proliferation of densely **populated** urban centres, along with the **unabated** emission of industrial pollutants exacerbated by thermal inversion, **are** statistically linked to a steep decline in longitudinal life expectancy and a surge in **morbidity** rates.
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7. Choose the most grammatically appropriate pair of words to complete the sentence:
A single series of symposia, _______ the effects of international trade disputes, _______ widely praised for its analytical depth.
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8. Which interpretation of the R&D incentive described in paragraph [2] is warranted?
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9. Read this early draft.
[1] Historical accounts describe Johnston as both a smuggler and a patriot. [2] He evaded customs authorities. [3] He also acted against British interests during periods of conflict. [4] These descriptions appear inconsistent.
Which replacement for [4] best prepares a paragraph explaining different contemporary viewpoints?
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10. [1] For over a century, the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has remained a cornerstone of American literary prestige, acting as a barometer for cultural excellence. [2] It constitutes one of twenty-one distinct categories within the broader Pulitzer programme, an initiative established through the bequest of newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer and currently administered by Columbia University. [3] The selection process is rigorous; each year, the Pulitzer Prize Board appoints over 100 distinguished individuals to serve on specialised juries, each tasked with nominating three finalists for their respective categories. [4] While the fiction accolade is apparently an annual tradition, the Board reserves the right to withhold the honour if no candidate meets the requisite standard of excellence. [5] This rare occurrence most recently ignited a firestorm of debate in 2012, when the jury's three finalists—Denis Johnson’s 'Train Dreams', Karen Russell’s 'Swamplandia!', and David Foster Wallace’s posthumous 'The Pale King'—were all ultimately bypassed. [6] Predictably, the decision to leave the category vacant prompted a widespread outcry within the literary community, questioning the transparency of the Board's final deliberations. [7] Historically, such vacancies are infrequent but not unprecedented, with no award being conferred in 1920, 1946, 1957, or 1971. [8] Although some critics contend that the selection process is susceptible to the vagaries of publishing industry politics, others maintain that the judges consistently identify true exemplars of the American experience. [9] For these proponents, the Pulitzer serves a vital function: to recognise literature that possesses the power to entertain, enlighten, and ultimately transcend the temporary.
Consider the following sentence:
‘Inaugurated alongside the original suite of awards in 1917, this specific commendation was designed to honour a distinguished work of fiction by an American author, preferably one dealing with the complex nature of American life.’
Between which two sentences would this sentence most logically be inserted to maintain the flow of information and thematic development?
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AChanges in feeling may be treated as grounds for ending a union rather than as difficulties to address.
BChanges in feeling demonstrate that choosing partners freely prevents couples from developing shared interests.
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Despite his previous reputation for integrity within the civil service, the senior executive found himself subject to widespread ridicule throughout the department for _______ about the fiscal discrepancies discovered during the internal audit.
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Bhaving been dishonest
Cbeing dishonesty
Dto have been dishonest
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While the pursuit of objectivity remains a cornerstone of academic rigor, it is increasingly argued that it is incumbent upon contemporary scholars not only to acknowledge, but to critically interrogate the extent to which their nascent policy frameworks ________ by the very cultural presuppositions they seek to transcend.
