1.4. Read the fol owing sentences. Mark 
 in the space given if the underlined word is
correct and correct the incorrect one.
1. Mathematics are the science of quantity.__________
2. Developing new product designs are essential. ________________
3. The CEO plans to open another branch. ________
4. Measles is cured without much difficulty nowadays. ________
5. Jane’s parents say to her that money are very important but not everything. ______________
6. That she wil get a promotion are shocking. _______________
7. My coworkers think that I wil quit soon. ________________
8. The accountant says that statistics are very difficult for him. _______________
1.5. Look at the underlined parts and choose the correct option to complete each sentence.
1. Composing music _________ imagination and inspiration. A. need B. needed C. needs D. has needed
2. Carlos is the student who __________ lived with his passion for many years. A. have B. has C. having D. had
3. Going on a business trip three times a month ________ too frequent. A were B be C are D is
4. The displayed furniture ________ not for sale. A. has B. h ave C. is D. are
5. Two cups of peppers _____ ______ good for their group. A. seemes B. seeming C. seems D. seem II. PRACTICE
2.1. Choose one correct option in the parentheses.
1. Holding the conference in our hotel (are, is) advantageous to your company.
2. The requested document (has, have) not yet arrived.
3. Access to this file (are, is) limited to authorized personnel.
4. Each report (contains, contain) information on key economic indicators.
5. That Mr. Smith was absent from work (were, was) surprising.
6. The editor (want, wants) to change the layout of the newspaper.
2.2. Choose the correct option for each of the fol owing sentences.
7. The firm …………. profit increases with the new marketing strategy. A anticipate C are anticipated B anticipates D anticipating
8. Obtaining a good job…………. difficult due to the economic situation. A have remained C remain B are remaining D remains 1
9. This chemical …………. only approved for use in animal foods. A was B were C has D have
10. Every area manager …………. required to visit all the offices under his management once a week. A is B are C were D have 2
Questions 11 through 13 refer to the fol owing memo
Please be aware that there __________a misprint in an advertisement for our store
11. A. was B. were C. had D. has
in this week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday al men's formal footw
on for 55% percent off rather than 15% off.
If customers (12) ___________ about this sale, please apologize and explain
12. A. are asking B. asks C. asked D. ask
printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into store.
Please cal a manager to the sales floor if you encounter any customer who (13)__
ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount.
13. A. have B. had C. has D. is having Thank you. B.K. 3