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Find the correct sentence. Which is not a sentence fragment?

A) Even though he packed his umbrella and his raincoat.

B) He got rain on his head.
A) Even though he packed his umbrella and his raincoat.

100
True or false.

A paragraph should cover one idea, location or time.
True.
100
True or false.

If you miss class due to illness, you may turn in any assignments due as soon as you return for full credit.
False
200
Find the correct sentence. Which is not a run-on?

A) Jeremy got his test and he didn't see a problem.

B) Stephanie read over the results, compared her answers, and decided to study more.
B) Stephanie read over the results, compared her answers, and decided to study more.
200
True or false.

A paragraph must always contain a topic sentence.
False.

Body paragraphs usually have topic sentences. Other kinds of paragraphs, such as intros and conclusions do not. Some body paragraphs, especially in narrative writing, will include only details without a topic sentence.
300
Find the correct sentence. Which one uses commas correctly?

A) Whenever you hear the siren, check your messages.

B) The bears, and lions were still in their cages.

C) My best friend Linda, is a teacher.
A) Whenever you hear the siren, check your messages.

300
How many paragraphs should a 5-page paper have?
There is no specific rule, but somewhere between 7 and 15 is about right. Paragraphs should be shorter than a page long, so do not assume that every paper has 5 paragraphs.
400
Correct this sentence fragment. You may add, delete, or change words and punctuation.

Despite Captain Archer's considerable tolerance for dissent.
Despite Captain Archer's considerable tolerance for dissent, he couldn't overlook Ensign Sato's insubordination.

or

Captain Archer had considerable tolerance for dissent.
400
What is a benefit of beginning a memoir paper with what is chronologically the ending?
The reader may be more likely to care about the events if they know what the point is.

It can help you stay on track with your main point.
500
Correct this run-on sentence. You may add, delete, or change words and punctuation. Do not delete a large portion of the sentence.

Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans but he eventually came to appreciate their culture.
Add a comma: Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans, but he eventually came to appreciate their culture.

or

Subordinate: Even though Commander Tucker had always hated Vulcans, he eventually came to appreciate their culture.
500
When writing a research paper, where should a quotation appear within the paragraph?

A) the beginning

B) the middle

C) the end

B) the middle
500
Why is it risky to state evidence without a claim?
The audience may not understand the relevance of the evidence or may even incorrectly guess your position.