Rules 1
it must be able to read as a complete sentence on its own
Oily fish like mackerel and salmon are high in omega fatty acids, these acids help prevent the development of cancer.
a) no change
b) those acids
c) which
d) however these acids
Corrects the comma splice
Find the error.
Renowned (a) for their (b) displays of wealth and exclusivity, the stores of Fifth Avenue in New York City showcases (c) merchandise from most of the world's most (d) expensive shops. No error
This is a subject-verb agreement question.
a) bitcoin
b) hoverboards
c) fidget spinners
Modern-day furniture must be practical in addition to being simple enough to fit in with pieces already present in a home.
a) no change
b) as well as being as simple enough
c) and simple enough
d) and to be simple enough
This is a parallelism question.
Find the error
The (a) town of Fremont have (b) eagerly (c) embraced the municipal law requiring all homes to be outfitted (d) with free access to DSL. No error
Another subject verb agreement error.
a) halitosis
b) cystic fibrosis
c) multiple sclerosis
Two commas
2. separate with a semicolon
3. make the sentence into two separate sentences
Universally considered one of the best books of the year, the reading public enthusiastically embraced Jonathan Franzen's novel The Corrections.
a) no change
b) the Jonathan Franzen's novel The Corrections, was enthusiastically embraced by the reading public.
c) The Corrections, by Jonathan Franzen, the reading public enthusiastically embraced novel.
d) The Corrections, by Jonathan Franzen, generated an enthusiastic embrace from the reading public.
This is a misplaced modifier question
Many American (a) knitters find it easier to (b) hold a ball of yarn in their right hand and not by holding (c) it in their left hand in the manner of (d) continental knitters. No error
This is a parallelism error.
a) hybrid car owners
b) centenarians (someone who is 100 years or older)
c) registered lobbyists
appositives
Non-restrictive clause: is not essential to the meaning of the sentence
The rise in the popularity of video games is attributed not only to advances in technology, but it is also because game makers are trying to create games that reach a broader audience.
a) no changed) not only due to advances in technology but also because the game makers are trying to create games that reach a broader audience.
Although nostalgic historians decry (a) the harshness of modern day lighting as opposed (b) to gaslight who (c) had a romantic yellow cast, they (d) fail to take into consideration the health hazard that gas presented in old homes. No error.
This is a pronoun error. "Who" can only refer to people.
a) AP
b) SAT
c) ACT
Definition of appositive. What do appositives not have in them?
Appositives do not include verbs.
This sentence is incorrect. Fix it using a semicolon.
Edward Hopper's paintings are known for their depicting humble landscapes and the subtle effects of light.
a) no change
b) depicting humble landscapes and the subtle effects of light
c) his depicting humble landscapes and the subtle effects of his light.
d) depicting humble landscapes and their containing subtle effects of light.
This is a correct pronoun question.
Visitors to Scotland are (a) always charmed by the friendliness of its (b) people and the romantic, sweeping (c) landscape of the northern (d) Highlands. No error.
for all intents and purposes
for all intensive purposes
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Guess how old I was when I learned which one was correct.
And, sadly, I was 20 when I figured this out.