ERRORS & TYPES OF ERRORS
GRAMMAR & MECHANICS
SENTENCE STRUCTURE & PUNCTUATION
BUSINESS & ACADEMIC WRITING
ESSAY WRITING
100

IDENTIFY THE ERROR & TYPE OF ERROR IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:

We regret that the presence of children in the school premises during class hours is not permitted, we kindly request that you seek alternative arrangements for the care of your children during class hours.

cs (comma splice): global error


100

WHAT IS THE CORRECT WORD ORDER FOR THE SENTENCE BELOW: 

Accessing the link / at 204-222-1234 / call us / at askus@info.ca / should you have / any questions / or email us / or difficulties. 

Should you have any questions or difficulties accessing the link, please call us at 204-222-1234 or email us at askus@info.ca. 

100

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE ACCORDINGLY: 

The body of an essay which is comprised of supporting paragraphs that support the controlling idea provides reasons, facts, and examples to support the thesis statement. 

The body of an essaywhich is comprised of supporting paragraphs that support the controlling idea, provides reasons, facts, and examples to support the thesis statement.

100

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF WRITING USED BELOW:

Please find attached a memo on "How to Resolve Conflict at Work" as per our company policy Article 12A signed and dated November 10, 20**.   


Email: Please find attached  

100

IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING PART OF AN ESSAY: 

How long is your yesterday, your now, and your tomorrow?

Hook 

200

IDENTIFY THE ERROR & TYPE OF ERROR IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:

Conducting a successful job search in Canada requires several steps, including but not limited to checking job postings, having a polished resume, and putting together a winning cover letter.

Coherence: Conducting a successful job search in Canada requires several steps, including but not limited to checking job postings, putting together a winning cover letter, and having a polished resume.

org (organization): Content & Organization Error


200

IDENTIFY THE ITALICIZED PART OF SPEECH BELOW: 

The volunteer role requires working in a health care environment caring for others and providing excellent customer service.

Noun (gerund)

200

PUNCTUATE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE ACCORDINGLY: 

Attached is your receipt receipt number 123456 for item number 98877. 

Attached is your receipt (receipt number 123456) for item number 98877. 

Attached is your receipt - receipt number 123456 - for item number 98877. 

Attached is your receipt, receipt number 123456, for item number 98877.

200

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF WRITING USED BELOW:

Please find enclosed a copy of the receipt in the amount of $455.00 dated November 3, 20**. 

Letter: Please find enclosed 

200

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ESSAY REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE QUESTION BELOW:

How can a prospective university student prepare for a university entrance examination?

Process

How can a prospective university student prepare for a university entrance examination? 

300

IDENTIFY THE ERROR & TYPE OF ERROR IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:

All students, who use the parking lot, must pre-pay parking at the beginning of each session at the EESE front desk.

All students who use the parking lot

p (punctuation): restrictive adjective clause  

300

WHAT IS THE SIMPLE SUBJECT AND THE SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE: 

Handling conflicts in the workplace _____ one of the biggest challenges for managers and employees as they work to maximize positive outcomes of conflict.

Handling conflicts in the workplace is one of the biggest challenges for managers and employees as they work to maximize positive outcomes of conflict.

300

WHAT IS THE PART OF SPEECH ITALICIZED BELOW: 

Recently you visited a broker at one of our branches, and we would like to receive your feedback with regards to your experience. 

Preposition 

300

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF WRITING USED BELOW:

I am writing to share an unpleasant experience I recently had with an insurance agent at XYZ Auto on Monday, March 20, 20** at approximately 10:00am.

Letter of complaint 

I am writing to share an unpleasant experience

300

What is the pre-writing process required for a narrative essay?

A timeline 

400

IDENTIFY THE ERROR & TYPE OF ERROR IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:

Additional information regarding our last meeting on Monday, November 5 as well copies of the meeting minutes can be found at our website at www.moreinfo.net.

Additional information regarding our last meeting on Monday, November 5 as well as copies of the meeting minutes can be found at our website at www.moreinfo.net.

wf (word form): local error 

400

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING THESIS STATEMENT SO THAT IT IS CONCISE: 

In my opinion, trust in one another, an open communication style with everyone on the team, and understanding and respecting each other at the workplace are three of the most valuable characteristics that a good boss could have and could possibly bring to the team so that the workplace is good. 

Trust, open communication, and understanding are the most valuable characteristics of a good boss. 

400

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SENTENCE BELOW: 

The supplies needed for the First-Aid course may be purchased as kits at the front desk; alternatively, applicants may bring their own or use the new and lightly used bandages available on site.

Compound Sentence (conjunctive adverb: alternatively = or)

400

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF WRITING USED BELOW:

Students who wish to keep practicing their writing skills should consider registering for Returning Writing Studies.

Argumentative Essay: Students who wish to keep practicing their writing skills should consider registering for Returning Writing Studies.

400

WHAT IS THE TOPIC AND THE CONTROLLING IDEA OF THE FOLLOWING TOPIC SENTENCE: 

Terry Fox was a Canadian who suffered from bone cancer and raised awareness for cancer research by trying to run across Canada. 

Topic: Terry Fox

Controlling Idea: Raised Awareness for Cancer 

500

IDENTIFY THE ERROR & TYPE OF ERROR IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE:

The following supplies are required for the First Aid course and may be purchased as kits at the front desk: 

(a) 1 CPR pocket mask with a one-way valve

(b) 6 pairs of latex-free gloves

(c) 2 roller gauzes

(d) 5 triangular bandages

(e) 1 silver mylar blanket

Thank you for your attention. 

 * 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve

Not // (not parallel): local error 

500

HOW CAN THE FOLLOWING THESIS STATEMENT BE IMPROVED: 

It is very important that everyone in the world eats a healthy diet, like fruits and vegetables, because it increases people's energy, prevents illness (ie. high-blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes), and it promotes well-being of the people who do eat healthy foods. 

Eating a healthy diet is vital as it increases energy, prevents illness, and promotes well-being.

* Use a gerund to remove 'it' to be more formal (It = eating)

* Make more concise (everyone in the world)

* Save examples for the body of the essay (W5+H)

* Use one word if possible (ie. very important = vital) 

* Make list parallel 

* Use more formal word choice (because = as)


500

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF SENTENCE BELOW: 

In the event that you are unable to continue your course, please inform your teacher at afranc@eese.ca; also, please note that you will be asked to provide a reason for your withdrawal as this information is required by our funder, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.


Compound-Complex Sentence 

In the event that = if (subordinating conjunction)

also = and (conjunctive adverb)

as = because (subordinating conjunction) 

500

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF WRITING USED BELOW:

The content of the training covered the following topics: grammar (word order, sentence structure, punctuation), business writing (emails, memos, reports, and letters), as well as academic writing (paragraph and essay writing).

Report 

The content of the training covered the following topics: grammar (word order, sentence structure, punctuation), business writing (emails, memos, reports, and letters), as well as academic writing (paragraph and essay writing).

500

ORGANIZE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH SO THAT IT IS COHERENT: 

1. In short, Glenn Gould was an unconventional pianist who made an impact on the world of music. 2. Glenn Gould is regarded as Canada's most famous and eccentric pianist. 3. Contrary to most pianists, he disliked playing in concert halls and devoted his career to the recording studio until his death in 1982. 4. For instance, Bach's Goldberg Variations, Gould's first recording, was among the best-selling classical albums of his time. 5. Gould is also famous for his unusual behavior. 6. He is renowned for his recordings of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. 7. He only played concerts while sitting on an old chair and hummed while playing.

2, 6, 4, 5, 3, 7, 1