Terminology
It has a subject and verb
What is a
clause
Correct the fragment:
Because our car broke down
Several answers possible
e.g. Our car broke down.
e.g. Because our car broke down, we had to call a tow truck.
e.g. We were late because our car broke down.
Correct the run-on.
Their car broke down so we picked them up.
Several ways possible
e.g. Their car broke down, so we picked them up.
e.g. Their car broke down; we picked them up.
e.g. Their car broke down. We picked them up.
Correct the error in parallelism
She likes dancing swimming, and to box.
e.g. She likes dancing, swimming, and boxing.
Correct the error in subordination, co-ordination, or parallelism.
These days you can do most of your banking without face-to-face interaction. Because of online banking.
Several answers possible
e.g. These days you can do most of your banking without face-to-face interaction because of online banking.
It has an independent clause joined with a dependent clause
What is a
complex sentence
Correct the fragment:
Then watched the game.
Several answers possible
e.g. Then we watched the game.
Correct the run-on
The zoning has changed there are a lot more apartments.
Several answers possible
e.g. The zoning has changed, so there are a lot more apartments.
e.g. The zoning has changed; there are a lot more apartments.
Correct the error in parallelism
He is a thoughtful son, an affectionate husband, and kind to his children.
e.g. He is a thoughtful son, an affectionate husband, and a kind father.
Correct the error in subordination, co-ordination, or parallelism.
Scientists say global temperatures are rising and glaciers are starting to melt.
Several answers are possible
e.g. Scientists say global temperatures are rising, and glaciers are starting to melt.
The correct way to join two independent clauses
What is
co-ordination
Correct the fragment
The tools kept in the shed.
Several answers possible
e.g. The tools were kept in the shed.
Correct the run-on
We ate a large meal, then we went for a walk.
Several answers possible
e.g. We ate a large meal; then, we went for a walk.
e.g. We ate a large meal. Then we went for a walk.
Correct the error in parallelism
Navajo Code Talkers created a secret code, sent communications, and were translating military information.
e.g. Navajo Talkers created a secret code, sent communications, and translated military information.
Correct the error in subordination, co-ordination, or parallelism.
Health care professionals in sports medicine advise baseball pitchers to avoid practicing curve balls, they point out it could lead to shoulder injuries.
Several answers are possible.
e.g. Health care professionals in sports medicine advise baseball pitchers to avoid practicing curve balls; they point out it could lead to shoulder injuries.
It joins items in a series incorrectly with different word forms
What is
faulty parallelism
Correct the fragment
Driving the rest of the way in a storm
Several answers possible
e.g. We were driving the rest of the way in a storm.
e.g. Driving the rest of the way in a storm was out of the question.
e.g. Who was driving the rest of the way in a storm?
Correct the run-on.
We rode our bicycles around the Seawall for it was a beautiful day.
Several ways possible
e.g. We rode our bicycles around the Seawall, for it was a beautiful day.
e.g. We rode our bicycles around the Seawall; it was a beautiful day.
Correct the error in parallelism.
Navaho Code Talkers Day honored those who risked their lives, memorized hundreds of terms and also were developing an unbroken code.
e.g. Navaho Code Talkers Day honored those who risked their lives, memorized hundreds of terms and developed an unbroken code.
Correct the error in subordination, co-ordination, or parallelism.
The PA creates files on long trips, processes appointment requests, and incoming mail is sorted by her.
Several answers are possible.
e.g. The PA creates files on long trips, processes appointment requests, and sorts incoming mail.
It's a type of sentence formed with two independent clauses
What is a
compound sentence
Correct the fragment
On the other side of the hill by the stream
Several answers possible
e.g. On the other side of the hill by the stream is a horse trail.
There is a house on the other side of the hill by the stream.
Correct the run-on sentence
She skied in the morning, subsequently, she swam in the afternoon.
Several answers possible
e.g. She skied in the morning; subsequently, she swam in the afternoon.
Correct the error in parallelism.
Today Van Goh's paintings are admired, studied, and receive love from all over the world.
e.g. Today Van Goh's paintings are admired, studied, and loved all over the world.
Correct the error in subordination, co-ordination, or parallelism.
Layers very common in medieval clothing
Several answers are possible
e.g. Layers were very common in medieval clothing.