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Diagnostic Intermediate – Part Two

Christopher Columbus' Trip to the "East Indies"

 

 

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#	YOUR RESPONSE	CHECK ANSWER
26.	Columbus' voyage was an important event in — European history the European history .	All / The-specfic
27.	His plan to sail west, instead of east, was — announcing announced to the Spanish court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.	Active / Passive
28.	Columbus — lay down laid down his maps on a table and explained his plan.	Lie / Lay
29.	Advisors told Queen Isabella — whom that Columbus' calculations were wrong and she should not invest in his plan.	That / Which
30.	Columbus had been urging Queen Isabella to help — during ten years for ten years .	For/ Since  |  During
31.	Because Spain was spending money on Muslim wars, it had — less money fewer money to spend on exploration.	Fewer /Less
32.	They financed Columbus' journey — so that because he wouldn't take his ideas to other countries such as Portugal, France or England.	So Phrases | Stating Purpose
33.	Columbus first sailed to — Canary Islands the Canary Islands .	Countries
34.	There, they had an opportunity — to take on for taking on fresh water and food and to make repairs.	Stating purpose
35.	He left, on September, 6 and didn't see — land the land until October 12 .	All / Specific
36.	The sailors on the three ships were excited — to put putting their feet on land again .	Verb + Prep Phrase
37.	Columbus — talked about said about finding a shorter route to the East Indies	Say / Tell
38.	When he — landed was landing , he found a place that looked nothing like the Indies.	When / While
39.	He and his men didn't see — some East Indians any East Indians .  The native people they met were very different.	Some / Any
40.	They arrived — in time on time to gather food before winter started.	In / on time
41.	The native people were very peaceful and friendly. They didn't mind — to share sharing   their food.	Verbs w/ Gerund Complements
42.	The natives hoped Columbus — defends would defend them from their enemies inland.	Wishes
43.	Columbus asked, "Who can — explain me explain to me the situation?"	Indirect Object
44.	Columbus continued sailing north along the coast. He stopped — to visit visiting a few of the Islands which he claimed and named Hispaniola, Dominica, Santa Maria de Guadalupe.	Meaning Differs
45.	On his return to Spain, he took — few a few "Indians" with him. However, only seven or eight survived the long trip across the Atlantic Ocean."	Quantifiers
46.	When Columbus sailed back to Spain, he remembered — to follow following the Northeast current, the fastest way home. (He didn't forget.)	Meaning Differs
47.	Columbus went on several more trips to the "New World" and started settlements.   After six years, he had — made done a lot of progress toward colonizing it.	Make / Do
48.	He had to manage rebellious natives, sailors and colonists.  — A number of The number of sailors complained and accused him of poor treatment.	A number/The number of
49.	Columbus refused to back down. — Many more Much more sailors were killed during terrible storms while at sea.	Much / Many
50.	The Governor of Hispanola declared, "Neither Indian nor sailor — want wants to serve under Columbus."  He was not well-liked.	Quantifier Agr