Fragments
Select the word group that is a fragment.
Coach Blake, who ran for the first-aid kit, yelled at Mark to call 911 at once. And told me to cover Kendall with my jacket. The ambulance arrived just three minutes later.
a. Coach Blake, who ran for the first-aid kit, yelled at Mark to call 911 at once.
b. And told me to cover Kendall with my jacket.
b. And told me to cover Kendall with my jacket.
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
a. Us
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
Some scientists believe that the brain has mirror neurons that enables empathy and imitation.
a. believe
b. has
c. enables
c. enables
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
We lost the game because Nerida didn’t pass to Carlyle when Carlyle was under the net the coach had told us to get the ball to Carlyle whenever he could score.
a. net; the coach
b. net that the coach
c. net, the coach
a. net; the coach
Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences.
I have been saving money for years. I finally have enough for a vacation in Italy.
a. I have been saving money for years; and I finally have enough for a vacation in Italy.
b. I have been saving money for years, and, I finally have enough for a vacation in Italy.
Choose the word group that is a fragment.
After only a week, the new Parts Department clerk could check inventory faster than anyone else. Because she had memorized a hundred code numbers. She also was always a high-energy person, which helped her work quickly.
a. After only a week, the new Parts Department clerk could check inventory faster than anyone else.
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
We are counting on each person at the tournament to do its best there.
a. We
b. its
c. there
b. its
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
Whenever a dust storm blew in, people drug all their porch furniture inside and drove the horses and cows into the barn.
a. blew
b. drug
c. drove
b. drug
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
The first three sections of the foreign service examination raised my hopes considerably, the last section dashed them completely.
a. considerably but the
b. considerably, but, the
c. considerably, but the
c. considerably, but the
Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences.
Paul is rich and handsome. He is not happy.
a. Paul is rich and handsome, yet; he is not happy.
b. Paul is rich and handsome, yet, he is not happy.
c. Paul is rich and handsome yet, he is not happy.
d. Paul is rich and handsome, yet he is not happy.
d. Paul is rich and handsome, yet he is not happy.
Choose the word group that is a fragment.
An experienced player, putting all his expertise on the line to win this game. Samuel stayed focused despite the weather and the noise from the crowd. He led his team to victory as a result of his efforts.
a. An experienced player, putting all his expertise on the line to win this game.
a. An experienced player, putting all his expertise on the line to win this game.
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
It’s no wonder that George and him failed physics; both devoted all their time to sports, not schoolwork.
a. It's
b. him
c. their
b. him
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
She started out as a teenage mother working as a secretary, then spent decades at the side of one of the region's most influential men. Now she will be on the ballot to become vice president.
a. started out
b. spent
c. to become
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
Cities in warmer climates are often unprepared for snowfall. An inch of snow causes no difficulties in Buffalo, but it can shut down Atlanta, closing roads and schools.
a. Buffalo but it
b. Buffalo, it
c. Buffalo, but; it
Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences.
Many swimmers on the team are getting faster. They have been working hard in practice all season.
a. Many swimmers on the team are getting faster, for, they have been working hard in practice all season.
b. Many swimmers on the team are getting faster, for they have been working hard in practice all season.
c. Many swimmers on the team are getting faster; for, they have been working hard in practice all season.
d. Many swimmers on the team are getting faster for, they have been working hard in practice all season.
b. Many swimmers on the team are getting faster, for they have been working hard in practice all season.
Choose the word group that is a fragment.
Having kids is exhausting but inspiring. Raising a child allows you to experience the world with fresh eyes. An exciting time of life.
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
The sergeant ordered my best buddy and me to stand guard duty on our night off.
a. my best buddy and I
b. my best buddy and myself
c. I and my best buddy
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
I expect to take my exam in October. Originally I had considered taking the exam in August, but I decided postponing it when I realized I would need more time to prepare.
a. to take
b. taking
c. postponing
d. No error
c. postponing
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
Though the mission amazed and inspired people all over the world, its primary purpose was political, the United States wanted to be the first nation to put a man on the moon.
a. political, and, the
b. political the
c. political; the
d. No change
c. political; the
Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences.
Juanita is naturally shy. She has very well-developed public speaking skills.
a. Although, Juanita is naturally shy, she has very well-developed public speaking skills.
b. Although Juanita is naturally shy she has very well-developed public speaking skills.
c. Although Juanita is naturally shy, she has very well-developed public speaking skills.
c. Although Juanita is naturally shy, she has very well-developed public speaking skills.
Choose the word group that is a fragment.
Just outside my apartment window is a huge tree. Which turns the most beautiful shade of gold in the autumn. I look forward to the view of the fall color every year.
a. Just outside my apartment window is a huge tree.
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
The store manager glared at the boys whom wandered in after school, expecting them to misbehave or steal his merchandise.
a. who
b. that they
c. their
a. who
If any of the italicized words contain an error, select the answer option that IDENTIFIES the error.
Even though she was taken the medicine, her fever rose throughout the afternoon and reached 103 degrees by evening.
a. was taken
b. rose
c. reached
a. was taken
If the italicized segment has an error, select the answer option that CORRECTS the error.
During a heat wave, elderly people who do not have air-conditioning can become dangerously dehydrated.
a. wave elderly
b. wave; elderly
c. wave. Elderly
Select the option that correctly joins the pair of sentences.
The detective doubted the witness's testimony. He decided to conduct a more thorough investigation into the crime.
a. Since the detective doubted the witness’s testimony, he decided to conduct a more thorough investigation into the crime.
b. Since the detective doubted the witness’s testimony he decided to conduct a more thorough investigation into the crime.
c. Since the detective doubted the witness’s testimony; he decided to conduct a more thorough investigation into the crime.
a. Since the detective doubted the witness’s testimony, he decided to conduct a more thorough investigation into the crime.