Punctuations
When the sun finally sets; everyone gathers at the lake to watch the fireworks.
When the sun finally sets, everyone gathers at the lake to watch the fireworks.
Malik heard a knock on the door. Then a loud thud.
Malik heard a knock on the door. Then came a loud thud.
OR
Malik heard a knock on the door, followed by a loud thud.
Martyrdom does not end something, it is only a beginning.
(Indira Gandhi)
Martyrdom does not end something, it is only a beginning.
Comma splice
Are womens minds different from mens minds?
Are women's minds different from men's minds?
Correct the following sentence!
The biology club will meet on Friday, several important issues will be discussed
The biology club will meet on Friday, and several important issues will be discussed.
Every American high school students should know that the US Constitution contains three sections, preamble, articles, and amendments.
Every American high school students should know that the US Constitution contains three sections: preamble, articles, and amendments.
Olga nearly missed her plane. Because the line at security was so long.
Olga nearly missed her plane because the line at security was so long.
Man is the only animal who blushes. Or needs to.
(Mark Twain)
Man is the only animal who blushes. Or needs to.
Sentence fragment.
We never knew that Aunt Beulah won baking contests in the 1950's.
We never knew that Aunt Beulah won baking contests in the 1950s.
Relieved of your responsibilities at your job, your home should be a place to relax.
Relieved of your responsibilities at your job, you should be able to relax at home.
Most people think the avocado is a vegetable, it is actually a fruit.
Most people think the avocado is a vegetable, yet it is actually a fruit.
OR
Most people think the avocado is a vegetable; it is actually a fruit.
The fire alarm went off the senator spilled her latte all over her desk.
The fire alarm went off. The senator spilled her latte all over her desk.
The fire alarm went off, and the senator spilled her latte all over her desk.
The fire alarm went off; the senator spilled her latte all over her desk.
The fire alarm went off; as a result, the senator spilled her latte all over her desk.
After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
After reading the original study, the article remains unconvincing.
Dangling or misplaced modifier
She also voices some common concerns, "The product should be safe, it should be easily accessible, and it should be low-priced."
She also voices some common concerns: "The product should be safe, it should be easily accessible, and it should be low-priced."
Gardner, Janet E. and Joanne Diaz. "Reading and Writing about Literature: A Portable Guide." 5th Edition. Bedford/St Martin’s, 2016.
Gardner, Janet E. and Joanne Diaz. Reading and Writing about Literature: A Portable Guide. 5th Edition. Bedford/St Martin’s, 2016.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue" says the proverb.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue," says the proverb.
Nutritionists disagree about the riskiness of eating raw eggs and also more healthful compared with cooked ones.
Nutritionists disagree about the riskiness of eating raw eggs and also about their healthfulness compared with cooked ones.
The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.
The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.
Parallel structure
Desert explorer Craig Childs notes "A tinaja (water hole) is so specific in its shape that any alteration changes even the condition of the water." (29)
Desert explorer Craig Childs notes, "A tinaja [water hole] is so specific in its shape that any alteration changes even the condition of the water" (29).
Adelman, Jeremy. An Age of Imperial Revolutions. American Historical Review 113, no. 2 (April 2008): 319-40
Adelman, Jeremy. "An Age of Imperial Revolutions." American Historical Review 113, no. 2 (April 2008): 319-40.
"O, be some other name!," exclaims Juliet.
"O, be some other name!" exclaims Juliet.
The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low.
The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.
Our results were inconsistent. The program obviously contains an error. A revision of the program is required.
Our results were inconsistent. The program obviously contains an error. A revision of the program is required.
CHOPPY SENTENCE
A revision of the program is required because is produced inconsistent results.
Gerald Graff argues that colleges leave many students with, "the misconception that the life of the mind is a secret society for which only an elite few quality." (1)
Gerald Graff argues that colleges leave many students with "the misconception that the life of the mind is a secret society for which only an elite few quality" (1).
Speaking simply and respectfully, many people felt comforted by the doctor's presentation.
Speaking simply and respectfully, the doctor comforted many people with her presentation.