Error Correction
Word Forms
Vocabulary
Films
Reading Comprehension
100
She does not agree with his believes.
What is a word form error? It should be "She does not agree with his beliefs".
100
Choose the correct form of the word (donation, donate, donated). Justin Lebo had to rely on _______ from people in order to complete the bicycles for the children at Kilbarchan.
What is the donations (noun)?
100
Which word does not have a similar meaning to the word "devote"? a. dedicate b. appreciate c. commit
What is choice "c. appreciate"?
100
The person believed that we should not just delay death but improve the quality of life.
Who is Patch Adams?
100
John was a compassionate, sensitive, and gentle man. His twin brother, James, was merciless, unfeeling, and cruel. Choose the correct choice that describes the relationship between the twin sentences. a. cause and effect b. contrast c. repetition d. statement and exampe
What is choice "b"?
200
Traveling are a fun and exciting way to experience life.
What is "subject-verb agreement"? Traveling is a gerund and requires a singular verb. It should be "Traveling i a fun and exciting way to experience life".
200
Use the correct word form (motivation, motivate, motivated). Bill Gates is a motivated individual.
What is the adjective form (motivated)?
200
Which two words below have negative connotation? a. fond b. insufferable c. impetuous d. awesome What do the two words mean?
What are choices b and c? insufferable means annoying impetuous means doing something quickly without thinking
200
They had to overcome death and illness. They still persevered.
Who is the Young @ Heart chorus?
200
Persistence is also an important quality of street-smart people. It allows them to see difficulties as challenges and turn every situation to an advantage for themselves. Choose the answer below that best describes the relationship between the 2 sentences above. a. The second sentence explains the meaning of the first. b. The first sentence contradicts the second sentence.
What is choice "a"?
300
I have visited Paris in 2002.
What is a verb tense error? It should be simple past tense not present perfect.
300
Name the part of speech of the word in capital letters. Buying take-out food is a relatively recent PHENOMENON.
What is a noun?
300
Which words are synonyms for the word "capacity"? a. ability b. activity c. capability
What are choices a and c?
300
He was angry with the world. He felt misunderstood and isolated.
Who are Mr. Simonete and Trevor from Pay it Forward?
300
Persistence is also an important quality of street-smart people. It allows them to see difficulties as challenges and turn every situation to an advantage for themselves. Name the choice below that illustrates an example of inference. a. Street smart people can find a way to get tickets to a concert that is sold out. b. Street smart people need be book smart too. c. Street smart people can remember facts.
What is choice "a"?
400
The scientist which observed Clever Hans wrote a book.
What is an adjective clause error? It should be "The scientist who observed Clever Hans wrote a book."
400
Name the part of speech of the word in capital letters. This new country INTIMIDATED her upon her arrival.
What is a verb?
400
Which word fits best in the blank? The tutor was not a(n) _________ option as each tutoring session cost over $60.00 an hour! a. expertise b. avid c. viable
What is choice "c. viable"?
400
Morgan Spurlock has to eat everything on the McDonald's menu at least ______ time(s) in the thirty days.
What is one time?
400
Exhausted from her transatlantic flight, Sarah could not stay up past 9 pm. Choose the answer that best describes what Sarah did at 9pm. a. left work b. came home from the airport c. went to bed d. lost her enthusiasm
What is choice "c"? Sarah went to bed.
500
To take classes online and getting credit for them is becoming more and popular.
What is an error with parallel structure? It should be "Taking classes online and getting credit for them is becoming more and more popular".
500
Name the part of speech of the word in capital letters. The number of coffee shops IS EXPLODING. Name the tense used in the sentence.
What is the present progressive verb tense?
500
One of these words (departed, removed, lowered) is a synonym for the phrasal verb below. She took off for the supermarket at 8:00.
What is "departed"?
500
These three billionaires started the Giving Pledge.
Who are Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, and Melinda Gates?
500
Cesar Chavez was an influential leader for farmworkers. He fought for their rights and better working conditions. Chavez led many strikes that angered the farm owners. Eventually he succeeded in getting increased wages and improved living situations for farmworkers. Choose the answer below which best describes how Chavez changed lives. a. helped farmers get more workers b. helped work on the farms every day c. helped farmers get more workers d. changed the conditions for the farmworkers
What is choice "d"?
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