Run-ons and Fragments
Pronoun Case and Agreement
Verbs & Commas
Modifiers and Parallel Structure
Misc.
100
The definition of a run-on sentence.
What are two complete sentences that are combined without proper punctuation between them?
100
One of the basic rules of pronoun agreement is that pronouns that refer to the same thing must agree in terms of ______.
What is number?
100
When you have a non-essential phrase interrupting your sentence, put ______ on either side of the phrase.
What are commas?
100
Parallel structure applies when you are listing ideas and when _______
you use special pairs of words or contrast ideas.
100
What are the two types of situations that require apostrophes?
1) Contractions (ex: do + not = don't) 2) Show possession (Sue's guinea pig)
200
Three questions to ask yourself to figure out if something is a fragment.
What are: 1) Is there a subject? 2) Is there a predicate? 3) Does it make sense by itself?
200
Pronoun case has to do with whether you choose a pronoun from the subject case or the ____ case.
What is object?
200
T/F When you have an introductory phrase at the beginning of a sentence (e.g. “In other words”), you should put a comma after the introductory phrase.
What is TRUE?
200
The basic rule regarding where to put modifiers in a sentence.
What is put the modifier next to whatever it modifies?
200
Identify the error in the following sentence: “Now a days almost everyone has a cell phone.”
Now a days should be NOWADAYS.
300
Very often, this is the simplest way to correct a fragment.
What is attaching it to a nearby sentence?
300
Correct the following sentence: “Everyone must bring their book to the final.”
"Everyone must bring his/her book to the final." OR "All the students should bring their books to the final."
300
Change the following passive-voice sentence to active voice: “The test was taken by me.”
"I took the test."
300
Is the following sentence in parallel structure? "When you prepare for the final exam, be sure to review your notes, see the class TA, and brainstorming to come up with essay ideas."
No.
300
What is wrong with the following? “If you don’t want me to use excerpts from your writing in the future. Send me an e-mail to let me know.”
"If you don't..." is a SENTENCE FRAGMENT.
400
Four ways to correct a run-on sentence.
What are 1) Use a period and start a new sentence 2) Insert a semi-colon 3) Use a comma and a FANBOYS conjunction 4) Rewrite the sentence (so you no longer have two complete sentences).
400
Is the following sentence correct? “The professor’s instructions were clear to everyone but me and Sally.”
Yes.
400
The correct version is: a) Upon walking into the room, I noticed a large hornet hovering near the ceiling. I freak out and ran out of the room. b) Upon walking into the room, I notice a large hornet hovering near the ceiling. I freak out and run out of the room.
What is B?
400
Rewrite the sentence so there is no longer a misplaced modifier: “So excited that they could barely sit still all day, the teacher told the preschoolers that Santa Claus would be visiting them.”
After the teacher told the preschoolers that Santa Claus would be visiting them, they were so excited that they could barely sit still all day.
400
Which word(s) need apostrophes in the following sentence? “Diannas pet rat chewed its way through the box because its such a smart rat.”
DIANNA'S pet rat chewed its way through the box because IT'S such a smart rat.
500
The correct sentence is: a) I don’t like cold weather, however, I’m really hoping to go to Big Bear during winter vacation. b) Although I don’t like cold weather, I’m really hoping to go to Big Bear during winter vacation. c) Although I don’t like cold weather. I’m really hoping to go to Big Bear during winter vacation.
What is B?
500
What is wrong with the following sentence? “John told Joe that he had won the award.”
Ambiguous pronoun (he)--> Who won the award? John or Joe?
500
How many commas are missing in this sentence? “After this windy weather is over I’m hoping to go fishing kayaking and skydiving.”
3
500
Correct the following sentence: “She is either going to get a temporary job during winter vacation or go visit her relatives.”
She is going to get a temporary job during winter vacation or visit her relatives.
500
What is wrong with the following sentence? “She use to write her essays at the last minute; now that she’s finished her first semester at FC, she plans to write her essays early so she can go to the Writing Center for feedback on her writing.”
"Use to" should be "USED TO"
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