1) Twenty years ago, very few Americans had heard of the Tour de France, a famous bicycle race held in France every year. 2) Of those who had heard the name, many probably thought it was a French travel agency! 3) Thanks to the phenomenal success of one athleate, that has all changed. 4) Today, millions of Americans know the Tour de France is the most prestigious bicycle racing event in the world. 5) Lance Armstrong multiple wins in this grueling race brought the sport to the forefront of America’s consciousness. 6) Armstrong has become almost as well known in the United States as stars of baseball, football, or basketball.
7) In the last few years, many Americans who were influenced by Armstrong, have took up the sport of cycling. 8) Most do it as a form of exercise. 9) Less individuals aspire to Armstrong’s lofty levels of accomplishment. 10) However, even weekend riders find cycling to be an enjoyable sport with many health benefits. 11) Numerous cycling clubs have sprung up throughout the country in the years following Armstrong’s first win. 12) On weekends, groups of spandex-clad cyclists zip along bike paths and hilly roads.
Flag question: Question 1
Question 15 pts
How should the underlined ending of Sentence 7 be corrected?
A) take up the sport of cycling.
B) has taken up the sport of cycling.
C) have taken up the sport of cycling.
D) It is correct as written.
Flag question: Question 2
Question 25 pts
How should the underlined part of Sentence 9 be corrected?
A) Few individuals
B) Fewest individuals
C) Lesser individuals
D) It is correct as written.
Flag question: Question 3
Question 35 pts
How should the underlined part of Sentence 5 be corrected?
A) Lance Armstrongs multiple wins
B) Lance Armstrong’s multiple wins
C) Lance Armstrongs’ multiple wins
D) It is correct as written.
Flag question: Question 4
Question 45 pts
How should the underlined part of Sentence 11 be corrected?
A) spring up throughout the country
B) are springing up throughout the country
C) has been springing up throughout the country
D) It is correct as written.
Flag question: Question 5
Question 55 pts
How should the underlined word in Sentence 3 be corrected?
A) athleat
B) athleet
C) athlete
D) It is correct as written.
