Fragments, Run-on Sentences, and Comma Splices
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Parallelism
Sentence Repair Shop
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100
While I like bacon, it is not good for me. __ Sentence fragment __ Comma splice __ Run-on sentence __ Complete sentence (contains no error)
What is complete sentence?
100
Dave hoped that Steve and __ would win the tennis tournament. __ him __ himself __ he __ his
What is he?
100
Which portion of this sentence followed by a letter is not parallel? The company president inspired his employees (A), charmed the press (B), and redefined his company's strategic plan (C). __A __B __C __No error
What is no error?
100
Revise the following word groups to remove all run-on sentences. Some tests are so hard that no one does well on them other tests are too easy and don't really test comprehension.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all run-ons: Some tests are so hard that no one does well on them. Other tests are too easy and don't really test comprehension. Some tests are so hard that no one does well on them, while other tests are too easy and don't really test comprehension. It is true that some tests are so hard that no one does well on them, but other tests are too easy and don't really test comprehension.
100
Revise the following sentence to remove all apostrophe errors. Some people know where they parked they're car's, and some dont.
Some people know where they parked their cars, and some don't.
200
I like chocolate she likes butterscotch. __ Sentence fragment __ Comma splice __ Run-on sentence __ Complete sentence (contains no error)
What is run-on sentence?
200
Identify the location or locations where apostrophe errors occur: When the dog knocked over it's (A) bowl, the little girl claimed that the dog wasn't (B) her's (C). __Only A __Only B __Only C __A and C
What is A and C?
200
Which portion of this sentence followed by a letter is not parallel? The clown juggles (A), makes balloon animals (B), and will paint faces (C). __A __B __C __No error
What is C?
200
Revise the following sentences so that the subjects and verbs agree with one another. One of my friends want to attend my graduation ceremony.
The following sentence is an example of a possible revision that make the subject and verb agree with one another: One of my friends wants to attend my graduation ceremony.
200
Revise the following sentence to remove all apostrophe errors. I gave you your's, and Im sorry if its broken now.
I gave you yours, and I'm sorry if it's broken now.
300
Revise the following word groups to remove all fragments. I like baseball because it is fun and teaches me about the sport.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all fragments: There are two reasons why I like baseball. It is fun, and it is good exercise. I like baseball because it is fun and educational.
300
Investing in pure research ___ yields no immediate profit, can be hard to justify when a company is in financial difficulties. __ who __ which __ , which __ that
What is , which?
300
Which portion of this sentence followed by a letter is not parallel? The retired fireman liked fishing (A), to hunt (B), and watching basketball on television (C). __A __B __C __No error
What is B?
300
Revise the following sentence so that the subject and verb agrees with each other. Seven cats, two monkeys, and a dog plays in the store window.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that make the subject and verb agree with one another: Seven cats, two monkeys, and a dog play in the store window. Seven cats, two monkeys, and a dog are playing in the store window.
300
Revise the following sentence to make one of the existing sentences subordinate to the other. The hurricane destroyed some oil rigs. Fuel prices rose.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that make one of the sentences subordinate to the other: Because the hurricane destroyed some oil rigs, fuel prices rose. Since the hurricane destroyed some oil rigs, fuel prices rose. After the hurricane destroyed some oil rigs, fuel prices rose.
400
Revise the following word groups to remove all fragments. The White Sox are really good at the fundamentals of baseball. Which is why they won the World Series in 2005.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all fragments: The White Sox are really good at the fundamentals of baseball, which is why they won the World Series in 2005. The White Sox are really good at the fundamentals of baseball. That is why they won the World Series in 2005.
400
I had hoped the police would blame Bruce, not ___. __ me __ myself __ mineself __I
What is me?
400
Revise the following sentence to create parallel constructions. Some students hate math; some students dislike math, and math is liked by other students.
The following sentences is an example of possible revision that make creates parallel constructions throughout the sentence: Some students hate math; some students dislike math, and some students like math.
400
Revise the following sentence to remove all pronoun errors. When a police officer fires his gun, he must fill out a lot of paperwork.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all pronoun errors: When a police officer fires his or her gun, he or she must fill out a lot of paperwork. When police officers fires their guns, they must fill out a lot of paperwork.
400
Revise the following sentence to make one of the existing sentences subordinate to the other. People know they are going to have to retire. They often don't save enough money to do so comfortably.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that make one of the sentences subordinate to the other: Even though people know they are going to have to retire, they often don't save enough money to do so comfortably. While people know they are going to have to retire, they often don't save enough money to do so comfortably.
500
Revise the following word groups to remove all run-on sentences. Studying is hard work many students find they study better when they take regular breaks.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all run-ons: Studying is hard work. Many students find they study better when they take regular breaks. Because studying is hard work, many students find they study better when they take regular breaks. Studying is hard work, so many students find they study better when they take regular breaks.
500
A venture capitalist has to be willing to take risks when ___ invests ___ money. __ they /their __ he / his __ she /her __ he or she /his or her
What is he or she/his or her?
500
Revise the following sentence to create parallel constructions. To succeed in the new economy, workers will have to learn throughout their careers, adapt to changing circumstances, and self-motivation will be needed.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that make create parallel constructions throughout the sentence: To succeed in the new economy, workers will have to learn throughout their careers, adapt to changing circumstances, and be self-motivated. To succeed in the new economy, workers will have to learn throughout their careers, adapt to changing circumstances, and motivate themselves.
500
Revise the following sentence to remove all pronoun errors. When a teacher writes an exam, they think about what aspects of student learning they want to test.
The following sentences are examples of possible revisions that remove all pronoun errors: When teachers write exams, they think about what aspects of student learning they want to test. When a teacher writes an exam, he or she thinks about what aspects of student learning he or she wants to test.
500
Revise the following sentence to remove all errors in the use of quotation marks and all incorrect punctuation. Have you ever read the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe? Dave asked.
"Have you ever read the story 'The Tell-Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe?" Dave asked.
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