Extraneous words/sentences
Step 1: What is the extraneous word or phrase in the sentences below?
Step 2: How can we rephrase the sentences below to be more concise?
Miriam is very smart and has a big vocabulary. She has a big vocabulary because she likes to read the Oxford English Dictionary
Step 1: big vocabulary
Step 2: answers will vary
When a person comes to class, you should have your homework ready.
When a person comes to class, he or she should have their homework ready.
Label the acronym FANBOYS
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
What is wrong with the following sentence:
How long until summer break.
change the . to ?
Read this sentence and choose the word that would best fit in this context:
He did a good job!
a. bad
b. dumb
c. great
c. great
Step 1: What is the extraneous word or phrase in the sentences below?
Step 2: How can we reword the sentences below to be more concise?
The main conflict occurs when Max tries to steal a car. This main conflict occurs on the night of the school dance.
Step 1: the main conflict
Step 2: answers will vary
One of my favorite hobbies is reading. I love finding a comfortable spot to enjoy it.
How can I improve the word "it" located in the second sentence?
One of my favorite hobbies is reading. I love finding a comfortable spot to enjoy a good book.
We did an experiment in class. All the students participated.
Where do the semicolons belong?
The traffic on the freeway was horrible I decided to wait.
We did an experiment in class; all the students participated.
The traffic on the freeway was horrible; I decided to wait.
Identify the error in the following sentence:
I ran for two hours,but I am not tired at all.
put a space after the comma.
Read this sentence and choose the word that would best fit in this context:
She is a really pretty girl.
a. beautiful
b. silly
c. awful
a. beautiful
Step 1: What is the extraneous word or phrase in the sentences below?
Step 2: How can we reword the sentences below to be more concise?
There are many reasons why the author believes people shouldn’t smoke. The first reason why people shouldn’t smoke is because smoking is expensive.
Step 1: people shouldn't smoke
Step 2: answers will vary
Any student can learn to set up ____________ own tent.
His or Her
Their
Theirs
Hers
His or Her
Which sentence is correctly written?
1. Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface. And have a big mess to clean up.
2. Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.
3. Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface then we would have a big mess to clean up.
4. None of the above.
2. Otherwise, the pancakes would stick to the surface, and we would have a big mess to clean up.
What should be changed in the following sentence:
Its hard to type essays into the computer, but I am getting better at it.
change its to it's
Read this sentence and choose the word that would best fit in this context:
I was asked to record the answers on a separate paper.
a. voice over
b. make music
c. document
c. document
Step 1: What is the extraneous word or phrase in the sentences below?
Step 2: How can we reword the sentences below to be more concise?
Rob thinks the bridge is too high to cross. Martin agrees. He also thinks the bridge is too high to cross.
Step 2: Answers will vary
The snake coiled up angrily, then reared _______________ ugly head at the unsuspecting hiker.
His
Her
Its
It
Its
It connects your brain to your spinal cord. Which connects to most of the nerves in your body.
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
Hint: Are both of them complete sentences?
It connects your brain to your spinal cord, which connects to most of the nerves in your body.
What punctuation is most appropriate to use between "trip and however":
Kathleen drove 5 hours of the road trip__however, Josh drove most of the way.
A) ,
B) ;
C) "
B) ;
Reason: this is a semicolon taking two related independent clauses in place of a , and a FANBOY
Read this sentence and choose the word that would be the be OPPOSITE fit in this context:
I like shopping for the best items even though I'm frugal.
a. cheap
b. self-indulgent
c. thrifty
b. self-indulgent
Step 1: What is the extraneous word or phrase in the sentences below?
Step 2: How can we reword the sentences below to be more concise?
We were supposed to meet at the library. We were supposed to meet there if Paul’s brother could give us a ride.
Step 1: we were supposed to meet
Step 2: answers will vary
Which sentence is written correctly?
1. Alex and his friend knew that he were in trouble.
2. The group of tourists decided that they would be leaving tomorrow.
3. Jacob brought his antique table to the store so that they could sell him.
4. Jacob brought his antique table to the store so that they could sell him.
2. The group of tourists decided that they would be leaving tomorrow.
Which sentence is written correctly?
1. So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
2. It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, therefore, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
3. It’s in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, so I respectfully request. That you let me have my own room.
4. So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life. I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
1. So in the best interest of my studies, my music, and my social life, I respectfully request that you let me have my own room.
What 2 corrections need to be made to this sentence:
I don't know why he doesnt like my dog; its not like the dog has ever bit him.
change doesnt to doesn't
change its to it's
Read this sentence and choose the word that would be the OPPOSITE fit in this context:
As a teenager, I was pretty gawky.
a. graceful
b. smart
c. awkward
a. graceful