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Identify the problem in use of the modal auxiliary in the sentence and correct.
Danny doesn't feel well. His mother thinks he maybe see a doctor.
What is the incorrect use of the modal had?
Danny doesn't feel well. His mother thinks he SHOULD or OUGHT TO see a doctor.
100
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
They were looking for a honest man.
What is the incorrect use of the article a ?
They were looking for AN honest man.
100
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
After they will be married, they will live together happily.
What is the incorrect use of the time clause?
After they GET married, they will live together happily. or After they MARRY,
100
Explain what the phrase stands for and what it means. <.br> Wassup?
What is the colloquial pronunciation of the phrase "What's up?"
What's up? can mean "what is happening?" in greeting someone.
100
The town was the home of a Teacher's College or School.
What is the origin of the name "NORMAL, Illinois"?
200
Identify the problem in use of the modal auxiliary in the sentence and correct.
There is a police car behind us. You will slow down.
What is the incorrect use of the modal will?
There is a police car behind us. You SHOULD, or OUGHT TO, or HAD BETTER slow down.
200
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
I couldn't finish the exam. There wasn't enough times.
What is the incorrect use of the noncount noun time?
I couldn't finish the exam. There wasn't enough TIME.
200
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
If it will rain tomorrow, I'm going to stay home.
What is the incorrect use of tense in the If time clause?
If it RAINS tomorrow, I'm going to stay home.
200
Explain what the phrase stands for and what it means.
wanna
What is the phrase used to say "want to"?
200
The place where Abraham Lincoln practiced law
What is Springfield, the capital of the state of Illinois?
300
Identify the problem in use of the modal auxiliary in the sentence and correct.
You have so many books. You might like to read.
What is the incorrect use of the modal might?
You have so many books. You MUST like to read.
300
Identify the problem in the sentence and revise it.
Please open the curtains. There's not enough lights in this room.
What is the incorrect use of a noncount noun, light?
Please open the curtains. There's not enough LIGHT in this room.
300
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
We already made plans. Jim will stay home and cook tonight.
What is the improper use of WILL to express a prior plan?
We already made plans. Jim IS GOING TO stay home and cook tonight.
300
Explain what the phrase stands for and what it means.
Gotcha
What is the interjection "Got you?" This phrase means two things: I understand you or I have you (holding onto a person).
300
The baseball team that had not won a World Series Championship for 108 years
Who are the Chicago Cubs?
400
Identify the problem in use of the modal auxiliary in the sentence and correct.
People who use public parks would clean up after themselves.
What is the incorrect use of the modal would?
People who use public parks SHOULD or OUGHT TO clean up after themselves.
400
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
The gas is expensive nowadays.
What is the incorrect use the article "the" with a noncount noun?
Gas is expensive nowadays.
400
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
I wear my new suit to the wedding next week.
What is the incorrect use of the present to express future time?
I AM GOING TO wear my new suit to the wedding next week.
400
Explain what the phrase stands for and what it means.
bestest
What is a colloquial way of saying "the best"? The irregular adjective does not have an -est ending. It is the superlative of good.
400
Cloud Gate
What is the real name of the sculpture in Millennium Park called "The Bean?"
500
Identify the problem in use of the modal auxiliary in the sentence and correct.
I broke my leg. I may not walk to school.
What is the incorrect use of the modal may?
I broke my leg. I CANNOT or CAN'T walk to school.
500
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
Nile River runs through Africa.
What is the incorrect absence of the article the modifying a river?
THE Nile River runs through Africa.
500
Identify the problem in the sentence and correct it.
Be careful! I am going to help you carry the ladder.
What is the incorrect use of "be going to" to express a spur-of-the-moment decision?
Be careful! I'LL help you carry the ladder.
500
Explain what the phrase stands for and what it means.
ain't
What is the colloquial use for the negative of the present form of be? ain't = is not, are not, or am not
500
The person who has more electoral votes (279 vs. 228) but fewer popular votes than Hilary Clinton (47.5% vs. 47.66%)
Who is Donald Trump?
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