Grammar Surgery
In the sentence "Running late for the meeting, the briefcase sat open," this is the grammatical error that makes it sound like the briefcase was running late.
Dangling Modifier
Name two environmental problems that "drought-tolerant plantings" and "permeable soils" help reduce in cities.
Urban heat islands and flooding
This one-sentence statement must directly answer the prompt and outline your main argument.
Thesis Statement
"The attic smelled of cedar... afternoons there felt like stepping back into a gentler time." Identify the tone
Nostalgic
Fix this sentence using a semicolon: "The team prepared the presentation, they knew it would be challenging".
...presentation; they knew...
Correct the following: "The committee, along with its chair, are confident".
is
Give three examples of "Transitions of Power" phrases used to improve flow between paragraphs.
Furthermore, However, Consequently, etc.
"Against the odds, the volunteers rebuilt the playground, and laughter returned." Identify the tone
Inspiring
Replace the phrase "very important" in a sentence about research with a more precise, high-level academic word.
Crucial or Instrumental