Sentence errors
Pronouns
Commas
Life of Consequence
Texts we've read
100
"I have to study for midterms, Jackie is going to study with me" is an example of which type of sentence error?
What is a comma splice.
100
"Everybody should bring ______ book to class tomorrow.
What is his/her.
100
Mrs. Kuszmerski my favorite teacher gave us no homework over the weekend.
What is: Mrs. Kuszmerski, my favorite teacher, gave us no homework over the weekend.
100
The “Golden Rule” — do unto others as you would have them do unto you — illustrates which Pillar of Character?
What is: Respect
100

Who is the author of "What is Success?"

Who is Ralph Waldo Emerson.

200
"Ever since Mrs. Kuszmerski gave out the midterm review sheet" is an example of which type of sentence error?
What is a sentence fragment.
200
Neither Jake nor Dan remembered to bring _____ book to class.
What is his.
200
When midterms are over I will breathe a sigh of relief.
What is: When midterms are over, I will breathe a sigh of relief.
200
Remaining true to one's word and following through on what one promises to do illustrates which pillar of character?
What is: Trustworthiness
200

What is the main idea of "What is Success?"

True success has very little to do with monetary wealth, but rather, resides in large and small acts that everyone is capable of such as laughing often, enduring painful times, appreciating the beauty in one's surroundings, and trying to improve one's environment/society.

300
"Emma decided to get her ears pierced once the earring gun came towards her, however, she quickly changed her mind and bolted out of the store" is an example of which type of sentence error?
What is a fused sentence.
300
The faculty announced ________ nomination for Student of the Month yesterday afternoon.
What is "its."
300
Larry replied "My head hurts" when the nurse asked him what was wrong.
What is: Larry replied, "My head hurts," when the nurse asked him what was wrong.
300
A person that volunteers, recycles, uses public transportation, and cleans up litter displays which Pillar of Character?
What is: Citizenship
300

What is one message that the author of the essay "I Have Been Called a Luddite" intends to convey to his readers?

1. Human beings are, to our detriment, more focused on what our devices have the potential to do than what we have the potential to do.

2. Technology is separating us from the communities in which we live.

3. Technology is causing us to be less active.

400
"Hunched over the keyboard for hours, Charlie worked diligently on his research paper when his laptop unexpectedly crashed, Charlie cried" is an example of which type of sentence error?
What is a fused sentence.
400
"Someone should raise their hand and answer Mrs. Kuszmerski's question" is an example of which type of pronoun error?
What is "pronoun agreement error."
400
I always brush my teeth and wash my face before going to bed.
What is: No comma needed!
400
Which Pillar of Character means to “be in charge of, and accountable for, one's choices and one's life?”
What is: Responsibility
400

Who is the author of "My Daily Dives in the Dumpster?"

Lars Eighner

500
"After craving Taco Bell for weeks, Amy anticipated the first delicious bite of her burrito, the hair resting among the beef and beans, however, killed her appetite" is an example of which type of sentence error?
What is a comma splice.
500
"Joe and me should go to the library after school" is an example of which type of pronoun error?
What is "pronoun case" error.
500
Before leaving for the beach I need to pack my towel sandals sunglasses and book.
What is: Before leaving for the beach, I need to pack my towel, sandals, sunglasses, and book.
500
What is a "life of consequence?"
What is: An exemplary life of good morals, personal happiness, and caring for others.
500

What is one message that the author of "My Daily Dives in the Dumpster" intends to convey to his readers?

1. Human beings should be less wasteful

2. Material things, including wealth, aren't permanent or important

3. Homeless individuals are human beings like the rest of us

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