Grammar Test 4 Answer 7

7. There have been several incidence of late including the one with the shredded urinal lozenge found among the red onions at the salad bar that have peaked the interest of the men in blue suits, who frequently eat lunch there.

Ans.

7. There have been several incidents of late, including the one with the shredded urinal lozenge found among the red onions at the salad bar, that have piqued the interest of the men in blue suits who frequently eat lunch there.


1) The correct form here is "incidents." This is the plural form. One incidence (or incedent) is the singular. (1 pt.)

2) "including the one with the shredded urinal lozenge found among the red onions at the salad bar" is a parenthetical element that provides additional information which is not necessary for the overall meaning of the sentence. (2 pts.)

3) "Piqued" is the correct form of the word here. It has the particular meaning of "piquing (or arousing) an interest" "Peaking" is that which is reaching a peak or climax. [Ex: The team peaked before they reached the playoffs.] (1 pt.)

4 Because "who frequently eat lunch there" identifies which men in the blue suits are becoming interested, the relative clause is restrictive and should not be set off with a comma. (1 pt.)

 

Total = 5 pts.