Identify and fix the problem:
I never miss class I might miss something important and fail the test.
Run-on
I never miss class. I might miss something important and fail the test.
100
People choose different brands (because, because of) their individual tastes.
because of
100
Fix the problem:
The organization who met with the President today held a news conference to discuss the results.
The organization that met with the President today held a news conference to discuss the results.
100
Fix the problem:
I like friends who are trustworthy, fun, and they are cheerful.
I like friends who are trustworthy, fun, and cheerful.
100
If it rains, I (had brought, bring) an umbrella.
bring (Zero conditional; also called present real conditional)
200
Identify the problem and fix:
Being late for class again.
Fragment.
Being late for class again was a real problem.
200
Identify and fix the problem:
Children eat too many sugary cereals, as a result.
As a result, children eat too many sugary cereals.
Children eat too many sugary cereals as a result.
200
Fix the problem:
Unlike he has a tall brother, he is short.
Unlike his tall brother, he is short.
200
Answer this question:
What are three traits that make students successful?
Successful students must be hardworking, organized, and determined.
Successful student must work hard, be organized, and never give up.
200
If the company starts to offer discounts next month, it (should see, sees) an increase in business.
should see (also could be "will see") Future real conditional (1st conditional)
300
Identify and fix the problem:
Although people try to save energy by driving hybrid cars.
fragment
Although people try to save energy by driving hybrid cars, the rate of global warming keeps increasing.
300
Some consumers buy green products (because, due to, so) they can be environmentally aware.
so or so that
300
Fix the problem:
Children who has siblings often become secure and confident adults.
Children who have siblings often become secure and confident adults.
300
Combine these sentences into a sentence with just one subject:
The purpose of marriage in ancient China was to have children.
They wanted to create a partnership between two families.
The purpose of marriage in ancient China was to have children and to create a partnership between two families.
300
Make a past unreal conditional (3rd conditional) using the following information:
The cat ate a plant.
The cat got sick.
If the cat had not eaten the plant, it would not have gotten sick.
400
Identify and fix the problem:
I like to study with friends, however, tonight I wanted to study on my own.
Comma splice
I like to study with friends. However, tonight I wanted to study on my own.
400
Combine the two sentences using an -ing phrase:
The technology of wind power is improving.
This makes it an affordable source of alternative energy.
The technology of wind power is improving, making it an affordable source of alternative energy.
400
Fix the problem:
Middle children often have the same level of creativity than youngest children.
Middle children often have the same level of creativity as youngest children.
400
Unscramble the sentence:
Smith Investments/gender attitudes/a survey/financial matters/of/about/recently conducted
Smith Investments recently conducted a survey of gender attitudes about financial matters.
400
Make a future unreal conditional (2nd conditional) by answering the following question:
Why is it important for more people to exercise?
If more people exercised, they would have fewer health problems.
500
Another leading (cause, factor, reason) of overpopulation is the decline of death rates.
cause of
(reason for or to)
(factor in)
500
A decrease in carbon emissions will result (by, from) an increase in electric cars.
from
500
Which is correct?
People, who do not have children, may not be aware of differences in birth order.
People who do not have children may not be aware of differences in birth order.
People who do not have children may not be aware of differences in birth order.
500
Combine the sentences by making the second sentence A NOUN PHRASE.
Society is beginning to recognize _______.
The Millennial Generation has made contributions to gender equality.
Society is beginning to recognize the contributions of the Milennial Generation to gender equality.
500
(Even if/Unless you get your wallet back, you will still have to cancel all your credit cards.