devrimci_kürt Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 The government inspector ---- at the moment, she ---- around the factory. A) has come/is being shown B) comes/is shown C) has been coming/shows D) came/is showing E) is coming/will be shown I didn't understand..what is correct answer?
bascule Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 "is being shown" and "will be shown" are the only two options that make sense for the second half (progressive tense) That usage of "at the moment" seems weird to me. I would probably substitute the phrase "right now" in my own usage. In that case... "The government inspector is coming right now, she will be shown around the factory" ...would make the most sense to me. So E. (Note: That sentence is a comma splice!)
devrimci_kürt Posted October 16, 2009 Author Posted October 16, 2009 thanks but, http://www.dilforum.com/forum/esl-general-english-grammar-questions/69842-grammar-els-7-a.html
swansont Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 The sentence makes little sense to me as written. It is poorly punctuated. "The government inspector ---- at the moment, …" doesn't work with any of the choices. "at the moment" makes more sense if it is applied to the latter part. It would make more sense as two sentences: The government inspector ----. At the moment, she ---- around the factory. (Or possibly as one, separated by a semicolon The government inspector ----; at the moment, she ---- around the factory.) Written like that, A is correct. In E, the subject and verb don't agree; "at the moment" is present, and "will be shown" is future.
bascule Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Written like that, A is correct. In E, the subject and verb don't agree; "at the moment" is present, and "will be shown" is future. Yes, however written like it was in the OP, this isn't an issue. It's essentially: "The government inspector is on her way at the moment. When she arrives, she will be shown around the factory"
swansont Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 Yes, however written like it was in the OP, this isn't an issue. It's essentially: "The government inspector is on her way at the moment. When she arrives, she will be shown around the factory" OK, I can see that, but "is coming at the moment" is terribly awkward, IMO. "On her way" is much better. Or "arriving." "The government inspector is arriving; she will be shown around the factory" is a reasonable sentence. "Coming" implies a future arrival.
Severian Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I agree with Swansont. I suspect this question was set up by a non-native English speaker.
swansont Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 I agree with Swansont. I suspect this question was set up by a non-native English speaker. I was thinking that there might have been a translation issue that led to the poor wording.
bascule Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 OK, I can see that, but "is coming at the moment" is terribly awkward, IMO. Yes, I agree, hence why I changed it to "The government inspector is coming right now"
iNow Posted October 16, 2009 Posted October 16, 2009 "The government inspector is coming right now" I guess that's one way to increase your chances at a successful inspection.
devrimci_kürt Posted October 17, 2009 Author Posted October 17, 2009 I suspect this question was set up by a non-native English speaker. yes book:Els (English Language Studies ) author :Nesibe Sevgi Öndeş(turk)
JohnB Posted October 18, 2009 Posted October 18, 2009 Interesting. Like bascule I see it as progressive but with the comma in the wrong place. To me the sentence would best be; The government inspector has come, at the moment she is being shown around the factory. Devilish language to learn I'm told.
devrimci_kürt Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 not grammar question .. situation question position of Undersecretary in the Ministry has fallen vacant. From various quarters, both inside and outside the Ministry, you had been given the impression that you were likely to be appointed to the position. However, this did not happen, and someone else was appointed. Naturally you feel disappointed and admit this to a close friend, saying: A)Believe me I couldn't care less about what's happened. B)It was unfair of them to encourage me and then appoint someone else; it's very dishonest of them. C)It's quite a relief to know that a really qualified person has been appointed to this position at such a critical time. D)Well, I have to admit that I might have found the additional responsibility rather trying. E)I really had every reason to believe the position was mine; so now I know it isn't I do feel rather upset.
DJBruce Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 not grammar question ..situation question position of Undersecretary in the Ministry has fallen vacant. From various quarters, both inside and outside the Ministry, you had been given the impression that you were likely to be appointed to the position. However, this did not happen, and someone else was appointed. Naturally you feel disappointed and admit this to a close friend, saying: A)Believe me I couldn't care less about what's happened. B)It was unfair of them to encourage me and then appoint someone else; it's very dishonest of them. C)It's quite a relief to know that a really qualified person has been appointed to this position at such a critical time. D)Well, I have to admit that I might have found the additional responsibility rather trying. E)I really had every reason to believe the position was mine; so now I know it isn't I do feel rather upset. I would say the correct answer would be E. As answer E is the only answer that directly portrays the fictional characters, disappointment. This disappointment is shown directly when the sentence says "upset" A) This line by its self shows the character is not upset. B) Although you definitely have a disappointed tone in this sentence the expressed tone is one of moral and ethical outrage. C) This quote has a tone that is happy, not disappointed. D) By saying they would have found the additional responsibilities trying this quote has a tone of relief. I find a key to doing questions like these is to not over think the sentences, and analyze something that is not there. Also look for words that have the denotation and connotation you are looking for. 1
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