Pronoun Case
Jim's research has been less extensive than (we, us, our, ours).
ours
Is the sentence correct as is, or is it a run-on or fragment? If it is a run-on or fragment, you must fix it.
If it is a run-on or fragment and you can name the SPECIFIC TYPE of run-on or fragment you can earn double points.
I love when my students do well on tests, they make me so proud.
This is a run-on.
I love when my students do well on tests; they make me so proud.
COMMA SPLICE
Write the correct PRONOUN in the space provided, making sure that it agrees with the antecedent.
Everyone should do ___________ best work on the final project.
his/her
Does the following sentence need any commas? If so, say where there should be placed. If not, say CORRECT.
My best student who always turns in her work early is Evelyn.
YES, this sentence needs commas. My best student, who always turns in her work early, is Evelyn.
In former editions of MLA Handbook, titles of books, movies, websites, etc. were underlined, in the 8th edition, the newest edition, titles are indicated by using this type-face
What is italics?
When we were sick, my aunt ran lots of errands for Michael and (I, me).
me
Is the sentence correct as is, or is it a run-on or fragment? If it is a run-on or fragment, you must fix it.
If it is a run-on or fragment and you can name the SPECIFIC TYPE of run-on or fragment you can earn double points.
Knowing when to use a comma is so important therefore practice comma use.
This is a run-on.
Knowing when to use a comma is so important ;therefore, practice comma use.
CONJUNCTION RUN-On
Choose the correct verb that agrees with the subject.
The class (has or have) to take a test on Tuesday.
has
Does the following sentence need any apostrophes? If so, say where there should be placed. If not, say CORRECT.
One of my daughters biggest downfalls is that they always forget to do their chores.
One of my daughters' biggest downfalls is that they always forget to do their chores.
If we have all the information for the source, the in-text citation normally includes these two things.
What is the author's last name and page number (nothing else no comma, no pg., etc.)?
Mavis and (she, her) are hoping for good grades this term.
she
Is the sentence correct as is, or is it a run-on or fragment? If it is a run-on or fragment, you must fix it.
If it is a run-on or fragment and you can name the SPECIFIC TYPE of run-on or fragment you can earn double points.
Finishing up your grammar assignment and writing all of your sentences correctly.
It is a fragment.
Finishing up your grammar assignment and writing all of your sentences correctly IS IMPORTANT.
Gerund fragment/ missing the verb
Complete the sentence using the pronoun which agrees. Every one of the models should pay attention to the way ___________ (walk/walks) to make sure the clothes look their best.
he or she walks
Does the following sentence need any commas? If so, say where there should be placed. If not, say CORRECT.
Ana said "Well Jessica Serrano my cousin is the best person to fill the position."
Yes, the sentence needs commas.
Ana said, "Well, Jessica Serrano, my cousin, is the best person to fill the position."
It's how you arrange the sources in a Works Cited list.
What is alphabetically by the first word list in the entry (e.g. last name, title of article, etc.)
The two men, (he, him) and Kyle, were brothers.
he
Is the sentence correct as is, or is it a run-on or fragment? If it is a run-on or fragment, you must fix it.
If it is a run-on or fragment and you can name the SPECIFIC TYPE of run-on or fragment you can earn double points.
On my desk and in my purse always.
This is a fragment.
There is candy on my desk and in my purse always.
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE FRAGMENT/ Missing subject AND verb.
Choose the correct verb that agrees.
Neither the dogs nor the cat (is/are) very hungry.
is
Does the following sentence need any apostrophes? If so, say where there should be placed. If not, say CORRECT.
I could of never wished for a better class since so many students have progressed.
Yes, the sentence needs an apostrophe.
I could've never wished for a better class since so many students have progressed.
Krugman, Andrew. "Fear of Eating." New York Times, 21 May 2007, late ed., p. A1.
What is a newspaper article?
Researchers (who/whom) studied this area of human behavior have reached some surprising conclusions.
who
Is the sentence correct as is, or is it a run-on or fragment? If it is a run-on or fragment, you must fix it.
If it is a run-on or fragment and you can name the SPECIFIC TYPE of run-on or fragment you can earn double points.
Whenever my students do well on their assignments, I get so happy because it shows me that they care about their education, and then, I know I have done something right.
This sentence is correct.
Choose the correct verb that agrees.
Each of the students (is/ are) ready to ace the upcoming test.
is
Does the following sentence need any commas? If so, say where there should be placed. If not, say CORRECT.
Having taken the time to cut bunches of flowers from her garden Emma distributed them to her neighbors and she saved some for her home too.
Yes, the sentence needs commas.
Having taken the time to cut bunches of flowers from her garden, Emma distributed them to her neighbors, and she saved some for her home too.
When is the phrase et al used in MLA citations?
What is a Latin phrase meaning “and others," which is used in citations when the text has 3 or more authors