Commas
Using Quotations
Sentence Structures
Punctuation
Tenses and Perspectives
100
We ran to the store and bought sodas.
We ran to the store, and bought sodas.
100
As the author states, "language is a tricky subject." (Smith 25).
As the author states, "language is a tricky subject" (Smith 25).
100
Singing a song or when I write a poem is enjoyable to me.
Singing a song or writing a poem is enjoyable to me.
100
College writing is practice for real life writing.
College writing is practice for real-life writing.
100
Amy was watching a movie. Then she walks to the football game and meets her friends.
Amy was watching a movie. Then she walked to the football game and met her friends.
200
Once aboard the ship we were given caviar and champagne.
What is: Once aboard the ship, we were given caviar and champagne.
200
Some studies explain how difficult it is for students to understand writing "Understanding commas is one of the easiest things" (Smith 25).
Some studies explain how difficult it is for students to understand writing, but some aspects of grammar come easier for students: "Understanding commas is one of the easiest things" (Smith 25).
200
But she never wanted that to happen.
She wasn't sure of her feelings, but she never wanted that to happen.
200
The author examined the book and it's contents.
The author examined the book and its contents.
200
The author uses a large amount of ethos in his writing. You often use ethos to make your writing more credible.
The author uses a large amount of ethos in his writing. An author will often use ethos to make their writing more credible.
300
Ms. T who is definitely the coolest teacher in this program was the first to speak.
Ms. T, who is definitely the coolest teacher in this program, was the first to speak.
300
Many feel that "college will be the best four years of a person's life."
Many feel that "college will be the best four years of a person's life" (Smith 25).
300
Which is why we never go to that restaurant.
She heard it was very expensive -- which is why we never go to that restaurant.
300
The furniture on this side of the dorm room is Amys.
The furniture on this side of the dorm room is Amy's.
300
Bob and Stan both applied for the job. The company offered a great salary and extensive benefits to him.
Bob and Stan both applied for the job. The company offered a great salary and extensive benefits to Bob after he was hired.
400
People, who voted against the political candidate, opposed the new bill proposed by the candidate and his followers.
People who voted against the political candidate opposed the new bill proposed by the candidate and his followers.
400
"Football is an American favorite." Other favorites include baseball and basketball.
Many people like sports. ESPN experts explain that "football is an American favorite" (25). Other favorites include baseball and basketball.
400
She loves fashion and writing so she decided to try to work for a major fashion magazine after her internship at a retail clothing store she really loves her job now.
She loves fashion and writing, so she decided to try to work for a major fashion magazine after her internship at a retail clothing store. She really loves her job now.
400
It is not my fault we got in trouble; its yours.
It is not my fault we got in trouble; it's yours.
400
Each of the puppies snuggled up in their beds.
Each of the puppies snuggled up in its bed.
500
I hope Texas Tech wins the last football game, that really would make the semester for me.
I hope Texas Tech wins the last football game; that really would make the semester for me.
500
"In the midst of this growing professionalism and increasing self consciousness, however, technical writing courses were still beset by the same old problems that always dogged them. The ascent of literary studies mean that the age-old battle raged on between those who wished to teach technical students to write and those who wished to teach them to read and appreciate great literature" (Connors 15).
(Block quote) What is the absence of a block quotation when three or more lines are quoted? However, a pedagogical split remained: in the midst of this growing professionalism and increasing self consciousness, however, technical writing courses were still beset by the same old problems that always dogged them. The ascent of literary studies mean that the age-old battle raged on between those who wished to teach technical students to write and those who wished to teach them to read and appreciate great literature (Connors 15).
500
Potential college students usually choose a school based on academics, how close the school is to home, and thinking about social activities and sports teams at the school.
Potential college students usually choose a school based on academics, how close the school is to home, and the availability of social activities and sports teams.
500
I love all kinds of food; especially the kind that is served on Thanksgiving day.
I love all kinds of food, especially the kind that is served on Thanksgiving day. OR I love all kinds of food; I especially love the kind that is served on Thanksgiving day.
500
The company allowed their employees to take the holiday off.
The company allowed its employees to take the holiday off.
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