Mixed Constructions
Pronoun Confusion
Shifting Tenses
Sentence Fragments
Precise Word Choice
100

For parents of children with a peanut allergy depend on rules that prohibit nuts in school.

Parents of children with peanut allergies depend on rules that prohibit nuts in school.

100

The science prize and the history prize were both very competitive this year, but luckily Luz was able to win it.

The science prize and the history prize were both very competitive this year, but luckily Luz was able to win the science award.

100

Azele (2010) reports that 59% of the control group subjects showed high gamma levels.

Azele (2010) reported that 59% of the control group subjects showed high gamma levels.

100

Although the Yankees loaded the bases.

The Yankees loaded the bases.

100

I got an award last night.

I won an award last night.

200

The fact that the marathon is twenty-six miles, a length that explains why I never have finished it.

A marathon is twenty-six miles, a length that explains why I never have finished it.

200

The Committee meets today to review the submitted bids, and she will announce the winner tomorrow.

The Committee meets today to review the submitted bids, and the Chairwoman will announce the winner tomorrow.

200

Morton argues that even though Allende's characters were not realistic, they are believable.

Morton argues that even though Allende's characters are not realistic, they are believable.

200

Political commercials appearing on television more frequently than in years past.

Political commercials have been appearing on television more frequently than in years past.

200

My boss liked my work.

My boss praised my work.
300

The most valued trait in an employee is a person who is loyal.

The most valued trait in an employee is loyalty.

300

When a student is late for class, you should apologize to the professor.

When a student is late for class, they should apologize to the professor.

300

Flor was upset because Justin informed her that he will not be able to come to her graduation.

Flor is upset because Justin informed her that he will not be able to come to her graduation.

300

I'm thinking about moving to a larger city. Because I dislike the lack of privacy in my country town of three thousand residents.

I'm thinking about moving to a larger city.  I dislike the lack of privacy in my country town of three thousand residents.

300

She touched my arm.

She gripped my arm.

400

Because air accumulates under the eggshell is why an egg stands up underwater.

Because air accumulates under the eggshell, an egg stands up underwater.

400

After months of posturing and debate, those planning the expensive new football stadium suspended the project, which students loudly celebrated.

After months of posturing and debate, those planning the expensive new football stadium suspended the project, and the students loudly celebrated the news.

400

Donnerstag and Jueves (2019) predicted that another Jovian moon will soon be discovered.

Donnerstag and Jueves (2019) predicted that another Jovian moon would soon be discovered.

400

Some candidates spread nasty stories. About their opponents.

Some candidates spread nasty stories about their opponents.

400

I did my homework last night.

I completed my essay last night.

500

Rising healthcare costs decrease health insurance for many people.

Rising healthcare costs decrease access to health insurance for many people.

500

The treaty provided a peaceful way to settle international disputes. It was an important step forward for all nations.

The treaty provided a peaceful way to settle international disputes. The document was an important step forward for all nations.

500

Tomorrow, my dog and I will have a great day in the park, where we played fetch.

Tomorrow, my dog and I will have a great day in the park, where we will play fetch.

500

The ticker running sports scores.

The ticker was running sports scores.

500

I made some cookies.

I baked some cookies.