Rule 17
Correct this sentence:
His dog is a weird one.
His dog is weird.
You should be cautious of creating a succession of what type of sentence in particular?
Two clause sentences, where the second clause is introduced by a conjunction or relative.
Correct this phrase:
There is no doubt in my mind that...
I have no doubt that...
Which connectives should you avoid using in a succession of sentences?
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and which, where, who, when, and while
Correct this sentence:
He did the worksheet in a careless manner.
He did the worksheet carelessly.
Correct this paragraph:
I went to cheerleading practice the other day, and I twisted my ankle. I ice my ankle everyday, but it still hurts.
At cheerleading practice the other day, I twisted my ankle. It still hurts even though I ice it everyday.
Correct this sentence:
We disagree about the question as to whether or not gun control should be stricter.
We disagree about whether or not gun control should be stricter.
Correct this paragraph:
I do not like the weather in New England, for it's unpredictable. One day it snows, while the next day it's 60 degrees.
I don't like the unpredictable New England weather; one day it snows, while the next it's 60 degrees.
Correct this sentence:
The fact that he had not successfully checked his blind spot caused him to get in an accident.
His failure to check his blind spot caused him to get in an accident.
Correct the following sentence:
The concert is at Madison Square Garden, and Post Malone will be opening. Madison Square Garden expects the best turnout in mid-July, when students are out of school.
The concert at Madison Square Garden, with Post Malone opening, will be in mid-July to maximize turnout.