A Few BB Grammar Questions

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<p>pg. 416 # 24
Although the new device was the most clever designed bird feeder that Ms. Rodriguez had ever owned, it could not keep the squirrels from stealing the birdseed. </p>

<p>A. Although
B. Clever
C. Ever Owned
D. From
E. No error</p>

<p>I put down E as my answer choice, but B is the answer. Why? And what word can you put there instead?</p>

<p>pg. 417 #28
Quick to take advantage of Melanie Johnson's preoccupation in the history of the Johnson family, the genealogist proposed investigating that history---for a large fee.
A. Quick to
B. Take advantage
C. Preoccupation in
D. That
E. No Error</p>

<p>I put d because I thought that was incorrect in that situation. I thought it should of said their history. So why am I wrong and why is C the answer for this question?</p>

<p>Thanks and sorry I don't know how to underline on here so I had to write the choices out.</p>

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<p>alrighty.
pg. 416 # 24 - should be "cleverly" because it modifies "Designed", a verb. Clever is an adjective, you need an adverb</p>

<p>pg. 417 #28 - idiom error, should be "preoccupation with"</p>

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<p>Thanks but for #28 isn't "that history" ambiguous?</p>

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<p>no. it refers to "the history of the Johnson family" What else could it refer to?</p>

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<p>You are preoccupied "with"something, not "in" something</p>

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<p>and it is "cleverly", not "clever"</p>

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<p>Sorry if I sound so curious but EmekChris and Metsfan, are you guys Nigerians?</p>

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<p>no don't know about emekchris though</p>

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<p>Yes, I am Nigerian</p>

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<p>hi everyone, im kinda new to all this,it can be sooo frustrating when you dont reach your target score on a practice test.any advise as to what i can do?</p>

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<p>Hmmmmmmmmmm! I understand exactly how u feel;I've been there more than once. First things first, dont be discouraged! U can and will make it. I guess you should start by analyzing your problems. Then also, when you practice, try to find out the reasons behind those you got wrong and even those you made silly mistakes in. Try to ask yourself; Why exactly did I make this silly mistake? I hope this helps! Please, others should post their own opinions!</p>