Sentence Errors
I ate some pizza. And drank a cold soda. This is an example of a fragment. Which of the following is the best way to correct this fragment?
A. I ate some pizza, and drank a cold soda.
B. She ate a pizza while I drank a cold soda.
C. I ate some pizza and, drank a cold soda.
D. I ate some. Drank a cold soda.
A. I ate some pizza, and drank a cold soda.
Justine smelled the flowers.
What is the simple subject in this sentence?
Justine
Heavy screen time causes sleep disturbances in adolescents.
Use hedging language to modify the sentence.
Heavy screen time may contribute to sleep disturbances in some adolescents.
Complete the sentence with the correct contrast transition: "She studied hard for the exam; __________, she did not get the grade she hoped for."
B. however
Aside from conjunctions, what other punctuation can you use to connect two independent clauses?
semicolon (;)
Last week, I wanted to cook dinner for my new roommate. What is the main verb/predicate in this sentence?
wanted
Which verb/adverb is not recommended to be used in academic/research writing?
A. possibly
B. absolutely
C. could
d. seems
B. absolutely
Supply the transition word,
"The company experienced severe supply chain delays; __________, the launch of the new product was postponed."
as a result, consequently, therefore
How do you correct this sentence?
The sun is shining brightly the children are playing outside
The sun is shining brightly, and the children are playing outside.
The sun is shining brightly while the children are playing outside.
The principal, along with her teachers, attended a staff meeting.
What is the simple subject in this sentence?
The principal
Rising temperatures prove that climate change is accelerating rapidly.
Modify the sentence using hedging language.
Rising temperatures suggest that climate change could be accelerating.
The museum features an extensive collection of modern art; __________, it houses rare historical artifacts.
moreover, in addition, furthermore
Spot the error in this sentence.
That beach is scenic, however, the road going there is dangerous.
That beach is scenic; however, the road going there is dangerous.
One of the students received a loyalty award. What is the simple subject in this sentence?
One
Social media usage destroys face-to-face communication skills among teenagers.
Modify this sentence with hedging language.
Social media usage could potentially hinder face-to-face communication skills in certain teenagers.
"Many renewable energy sources are becoming more cost-effective; __________, solar panel installation costs have dropped significantly over the past decade."
A) for instance
B) nevertheless
C) meanwhile
D) consequently
Correct this sentence.
I forgot my umbrella. So I got soaked in the rain.
I forgot my umbrella, so I got soaked in the rain.
The boy from the province is a talented musician. What is the predicate in the sentence?
is a talented musician
Which verb cautiously introduces claims?
A. appears
B. should
C. will
D. ought to
A. appears
Identify the transition error in this sentence and select the word that should replace it: "The team worked around the clock to meet the deadline; otherwise, they successfully submitted the proposal on time."
A) nevertheless
B) as a result
C) on the contrary
D) in spite of
B. as a result