A word or phrase has to be omitted from the following sentences to make them grammatically correct. Identify that word.
1I might can be able to help.
Wrong!
Omit "can" because a modal verb cannot be followed by another modal verb here.
2I came as much quickly as I could.
Wrong!
Omit "much" because the pattern is "as quickly as," not "as much quickly as."
3I don't care how much expensive that laptop is. I am going to buy it.
Wrong!
Omit "much" because "how" is used directly before an adjective in this structure.
4You are quite rather a nuisance.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Omit either "quite" or "rather" because using both together is unnecessary here.
5Do not talk such a nonsense!
Wrong!
Omit "a" because "nonsense" is uncountable in this sentence.
6I have been to quite too many countries recently.
Wrong!
Omit "quite" because it does not modify "too many" naturally.
7Most of people do not understand philosophy.
Wrong!
Omit "of" because "most" is used directly before a plural noun with no determiner.
8I have read all six of novels by Jane Austen.
Wrong!
Omit "of" because "all six novels" is the correct pattern before a noun with no determiner.
9Although I was not interested in the lecture, but I sat through it.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Omit either "Although" or "but" because one contrast marker is enough in this sentence.
10Though he started early but he arrived last.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Omit either "Though" or "but" because one contrast marker is enough in this sentence.
11It is a small house. Besides, it also needs a lot of repairs.
Wrong!
Omit "also" because "Besides" already adds the extra point.
12I will never forget meeting you on that afternoon.
Wrong!
Omit "on" because "that afternoon" can be used as a time expression without a preposition.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I might can be able to help. — can
- I came as much quickly as I could. — much
- I don’t care how much expensive that laptop is. I am going to buy it. — much
- You are quite rather a nuisance. — quite / rather
- Do not talk such a nonsense! — a
- I have been to quite too many countries recently. — quite
- Most of people do not understand philosophy. — of
- I have read all six of novels by Jane Austen. — of
- Although I was not interested in the lecture, but I sat through it. — Although / but
- Though he started early but he arrived last. — Though / but
- It is a small house. Besides, it also needs a lot of repairs. — also
- I will never forget meeting you on that afternoon. — on
