Writing question!! NEED A HELP!! PLZ

bushbunnie1
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:52:51 +0000

No one (but) a fool would (readily) lend money to a person who (is known) (to be) a frequent gambler. (No error).


-the answer is (No error)


John Edgar Wideman is regarded (to be) (one of) the most talented writers of the late twentieth century and is often (compared to) such literary giants (as) Ralph Ellison and Richard Wright. (No error)



The answer is (to be) it should change to (as)


Can you guys explain about when to use “to be” and “as”?? The difference between those words!!!
PLZZZ thanks


The television show Soul Train reached the height of its popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, (it was showcasing) the latest song by outstanding rhythm-and-blues, soul, and hip-hop artists.
A- it was showcasing
B- showcasing
C- when it showcases


The answer is B, A is wrong because it is comma splice? And C is wrong bcoz of wordiness???

4 The bristlecone pine has a maximum life span of about 5000years, (which is much longer than) almost any other tree.
A- which is much longer than
B- and this is much longer than
C- much longer than that of

The answer is C, A is wrong because wrong modification and faulty comparison?, and B is wrong because comparison and wordy???


Bridget worried that she might not be able to bring back many souvenirs (were she to take) only one suitcase on vacation.
A- were she to take
B- had she took


The answer is A, and I pick B, Can you explain both???


Many college students think that school policies should not be dictated by administrative officers (but instead they should be submitted to the approval of the students).
A- but instead they should be submitted to the approval of the students
B- but should be submitted to the students for approval


The answer is B, Is A wrong because of wordiness and vague pronoun??


(From) his smile (it) was evident that Burton had (successfully) reached an agreement (to be averting) a strike. (No error)


The error is (to be averting), What should I change this to?? And why is this wrong??


After his first week (on the job), George realized that he would need to respond to customers’ complaints (more tactful) than he had (so far). (No error).


The answer is (more tactful), should it be change to (more tactfully) to modify “respond”?

Thank you, this is from 2011- MAY exam,