Find & Fix a…
Identify the subject-verb agreement error: The team of players were ready to compete.
The team of players was ready to compete.
Replace the weak verb: She said the argument was good.
She argued that the point was compelling.
What is a simple sentence?
A sentence with one independent clause, e.g., "She runs every morning."
What transition word best connects these ideas? She studied hard. ____ , she aced the test.
"As a result," "Therefore," etc.
What is a counterargument?
An opposing viewpoint in an argument that a writer must address.
Find and fix the comma splice: She loves writing, she practices every day.
She loves writing; she practices every day.
Find and replace the redundant phrase: In my personal opinion, I think that…
I believe…
Identify the compound sentence: A) I love pizza. B) I love pizza, and I eat it every Friday. C) Because I love pizza, I eat it often.)
B
Identify the best transition for contrast: He was exhausted. ____ , he kept running.
"However," "Nevertheless"...
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To refute the counterargument and strengthen the main argument.
Identify the misplaced modifier: Running to class, my backpack fell off my shoulder.
As I was running to class, my backpack fell off my shoulder.
Find the overused word in this sentence: The author uses the word ‘good’ many times to describe the idea.
Replace ‘good’ with ‘effective,’ ‘persuasive,’ (another applicable word).
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence with one independent and one dependent clause, e.g., "Although I was tired, I finished my homework."
Replace the weak transition: This shows that…
"This demonstrates that…"
Identify the logical fallacy: "If we allow students to use phones in class, soon they’ll stop paying attention altogether."
Slippery slope fallacy
Fix the parallel structure error: She likes reading, writing, and to swim.
She likes reading, writing, and swimming."
Identify the vague thesis: School is important.
School is important because it teaches discipline, critical thinking, and social skills.
Combine these two sentences using a semicolon: I love to read. My favorite book is 1984.
"I love to read; my favorite book is 1984."
Use “moreover” in a sentence correctly.
(Teacher discretion)
Rewrite this biased statement into an objective claim:
Anyone who doesn’t like chocolate is completely wrong and has no taste in food.
Taste preferences vary, but chocolate is a popular treat enjoyed by many people around the world.
Rewrite this awkward sentence for clarity: Because of the fact that it was raining, we had to cancel the trip.
Because it was raining, we had to cancel the trip.
Improve this weak claim: People should exercise more.
Regular exercise improves mental health, boosts energy, and prevents disease.
Rearrange this sentence to avoid a dangling modifier: Hiking through the forest, the birds chirped loudly.
"As I hiked through the forest, the birds chirped loudly."
Rewrite this to improve its flow using at least two different transition words: Dogs are great pets. They are friendly. They need food and exercise. People love having dogs.
Dogs are great pets because they are friendly and loyal. In addition, they require proper food and regular exercise to stay healthy. As a result, many people love having dogs as companions.
What’s wrong with this sentence? "Let’s eat Grandma!"
It’s missing a comma! It should be "Let’s eat, Grandma!"—unless you actually want to eat Grandma… 🍽😳