COMMAS/PUNCTUATION
Believe it or not some people do not like pizza.
Believe it or not, some people do not like pizza.
Conjugate the verb:
The best thing about my brother is that he helps me with my homework.
CORRECT AS IS
The best thing about my brother is that he helps me with my homework.
Reword for clarity:
Providing a tasty lunch will be the Fresh Bread Sandwich Shop for all of our speakers and students.
The Fresh Bread Sandwich Shop will provide a tasty lunch for all of our speakers and students.
Truely
Prompt: Paul is writing a letter to invite speakers to participate in his school’s upcoming Career Day.
"I personally plan to become a health care professional."
Off Topic
John was expected to study his spelling words finish his math problems and read for twenty minutes.
John was expected to study his spelling words, finish his math problems, and read for twenty minutes.
Correct the verbal:
The race proved that Lee was a more fast runner than Bob.
The race proved that Lee was a faster runner than Bob.
Reword for clarity:
The working world to high school juniors and seniors can sometimes feel out of reach, and mysterious all too often it seems.
For high school juniors and seniors, the working world can sometimes feel out of reach and mysterious.
Asociation
Association
Prompt: Paul is prewriting for his letter to invite speakers to his school's upcoming Career Day.
IV. What will happen?
A. Students will attend panels of speakers
B. Students and speakers will have lunch together
On topic
Since the dawn of time there have been people who believe in aliens.
Since the dawn of time, there have been people who believe in aliens.
Correct the verb phrase:
This panel is scheduled to have met from 10 to 11 A.M.
This panel is scheduled to meet from 10 to 11 A.M.
Fix the parallel structure error:
If you follow these simple tips, hiking can be safer and a rewarding experience.
If you follow these simple tips, hiking can be a safe and rewarding experience.
Neccesary
Necessary
Prompt: Why Riverside, IL is a historic landmark
Which sentence is off topic?
(21)Olmsted also created what he termed a “Grand Park System.” (22)The system featured a number of large parks; it also contained forty-one smaller parks placed throughout the new community. (23)Fundraisers are held annually to help buy playground equipment.
(23) is off topic
I had to wait at the movie theater for 30 minutes because I couldn't find a ride home.
I had to wait at the movie theater for 30 minutes because I couldn't find a ride home.
NO COMMA NEEDED
Conjugate the verb:
We have not yet chose a legal secretary for the panel.
We have not yet chosen a legal secretary for the panel.
Fix the error:
In fact, Olmsteds’ plans for Riverside are still used to guide the development of the community today.
In fact, Olmsted's plans for Riverside are still used to guide the development of the community today.
Incorperated
Incorporated
Prompt: Why Riverside, IL is a historic landmark
Which is off topic?
1. Frederick Law Olmsted chosen to plan city
2. Established along the Des Plaines River
3. Born in 1822 in Hartford, CT
4. Built on 1,600 acres in Illinois
5. Urban and rural environments merged
6. Riverbanks designated for parks
3. Born in 1822 in Hartford, CT is off topic.
You may also want to explain: what kind of educational background is required to practice law.
You may also want to explain what kind of educational background is required to practice law.
Conjugate the verb:
Finally, it would be wonderful if you will describe some interesting or humorous moments from your career.
Finally, it would be wonderful if you would describe some interesting or humorous moments from your career.
Fix the parallel structure error:
Bears may look more slower and clumsy than humans, but they can move much faster.
Bears may look slower and clumsier than humans, but they can move much faster.
Aparante
Apparent
Prompt: Esther is writing an informational article about hiking for her school newspaper. She decides to focus her article on hiking safety tips.
Which is on topic?
F) The history of recreational hiking
G) Biographies of famous hikers
H) Suggestions to help hikers avoid injury
J) A favorite hiking experience
"H) Suggestions to help hikers avoid injury" is on topic