Correct the error: Three weeks ago, I go to my brother's house in San Francisco to see my nieces.
Three weeks ago, I went to my brother's house in San Francisco to see my nieces.
100
Identify the type of sentence structure error: Because this is my favorite class.
fragment (Because this is my favorite class, I will sign up for WAC B next session.)
100
Correct the error: Sarah was angry at her brother, but she could not think clearly.
Many possible answers, for example: Sarah was angry at her brother, so she could not think clearly.
100
Fill in the blank:
Jay lives _____ Mt. Zion Road, doesn't he?
Jay lives on Mt. Zion Road, doesn't he?
100
List two verbs that are strong collocations for the noun "final exam."
Many possible answers, for example:
take a final exam,
administer a final exam,
correct a final exam,
study for a final exam,
NOT make a final exam!
200
Correct the error: She fell down, but he doesn't even ask her if she was hurt!
She fell down, but he didn't even ask her if she was hurt!
200
Identify the type of sentence structure error: People in Sao Paolo are very friendly, they will always help you if you are in trouble.
comma splice (People in Sao Paolo are very friendly. They will always help you if you are in trouble.)
200
Join these sentences with an appropriate connector word(s):
We can go to the beach. We can go to the mountains.
Many possible answers, for example:
We can either go to the beach or to the mountains.
200
Fill in the blank:
I am studying _____ the University of Pennsylvania.
I am studying at the University of Pennsylvania.
200
Fix the error:
I will call you this afternoon so we can set up a comfortable time to meet.
I will call you this afternoon so we can set up a convenient time to meet.
300
Correct the error: George is going to school every day.
George goes to school every day.
300
Correct the error: Not only for me, but for everybody.
Many possible answers, for example:
The test was not only hard for me, but for everybody.
OR
The test was hard--not only for me, but for everybody.
300
Correct the error: I need to wear reading glasses, nevertheless I try to read without them.
I need to wear reading glasses; nevertheless, I try to read without them.
OR
I need to wear reading glasses. Nevertheless, I try to read without them.
300
Correct the error: Astronomers are very interested about dark matter -- 80% of the mass of the universe that scientists cannot directly observe.
Astronomers are very interested in dark matter -- 80% of the mass of the universe that scientists cannot directly observe.
300
Give one example collocation for each:
see,
watch,
look at
Many possible answers, for example:
see a friend,
watch a movie,
look at a magazine
400
Correct the error: I have studied economics in 1984.
I studied economics in 1984.
OR
I have studied economics since 1984.
400
Correct the error: As for studying is not an option this weekend as I am going to Los Angeles.
Many possible answers, for example:
Studying is not an option this weekend as I am going to Los Angeles.
OR
It is not an option to study this weekend as I am going to Los Angeles
OR
As I am going to Los Angeles this weekend, studying is not an option.
400
Writers use the words "on the other hand" to show a contrast. Why do writers use the words "in fact?"
To emphasize an idea
400
Fill in the blank: Katie came up _____ an amazing plan to double her income.
Katie came up with an amazing plan to double her income.
400
Replace the phrasal verb with a more formal academic verb:
I am consulting a number of professors to figure out what research topic I will select for my dissertation.
I am consulting a number of professors to determine what research topic I will select for my dissertation.
500
Correct the error: Magda has visited many places before she came here.
Magda had visited many places before she came here.
500
Correct the error: The woman I told you about her yesterday she came to the office again today.
Many possible answers, for example:
The woman (who) I told you about yesterday came to the office again today.
500
Correct the connector error: Not only Ian is a kind teacher, but he is also really smart!
Not only is Ian a kind teacher, but he is also really smart!
500
Correct the two errors: Besides studying, Gail serves student body vice president, and she is interested volunteering more.
Besides studying, Gail serves as student body vice president, and she is interested in volunteering more.
500
What is the difference in meaning between the terms "to hear" and "to listen"?
"To hear" is to know that a sound is being produced, using your ears. Hearing is a physical ability and might be done accidentally. "To listen" is to pay attention to what you hear. Listening is done purposefully.