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Grammar Grab Bag
Grammar Grab Bag Pt. II
Parallel Structure
Questions About Andrew
100

Fix this sentence: One of Camille's best attributes are her willingness to participate.

are --> is

100
Which of these is not an adverb? What is it? A) Fast B) Good C) Quickly D) Well
What is B? Adjective or noun
100

Is there a problem with this sentence? Of the two students in the class, Joshua is the tallest.

*taller

100

Define parallel structure.

:)

100

What is Andrew studying?

Economics & Performing Arts

200

What is the subject of this sentence? The sharp, metal part of the stapler that rips off the pieces of tape poked me while I was using it.

part

200
Identify the adjective and adverb: Jake slowly finished his long essay.
What is slowly and long.
200

Is there a problem with this sentence? Jill's scores are higher than anybody in her SAT class.

Jill's scores are higher than anybody's in her SAT class.

200

Is there a problem here? Kayaking is an interesting sport. Instead of hiking, Dan kayaked today.

All correct :)
200

In Andrew's opinion, what is Lady Gaga's best album?

ARTPOP

300

Is there a problem with this sentence? 

My chief concern with this budget and the other proposals on the table are the cuts in school funds.

"concern" --> "concerns"

or "are" --> "is"

300
Choose good or well for each: I do not feel _____. I feel _____ about this question. Eileen's essay was____. The woman was____.
What is well, good, good, either?
300

Which sentence is correct: A) There have been a lot less fans at the games lately in recent times. B) There has been a lot less traffic lately.

What is B?

300

Fix this sentence: Filling out applications for summer jobs is about as much fun as when you take the SAT.

"when you take" --> "taking"

300

What sports, if any, did Andrew play in High School?

Football and Lacrosse

400

Which of the following is/are plural? Phenomena, Media, Data, Mica, Criteria

All except Mica

400

The ___ of the drugs ___ me.

(affects/effects) (affected/effected)

The *effects of the drug *affected me.

400

The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps even more present in poetry than _______. 

A) either fiction or drama B) either fiction or in drama C) either in fiction or drama D) in either fiction or drama E) in either fiction or in drama

D

400

Correct the error: I bought my tickets, reserved the hotel room, and I planned the itinerary myself.

remove the second "I"

400

What is Andrew's star sign?

Sagittarius

500

Identify the problem(s) in the sentences:

Radio transmission is a complicated science, and it involves elaborate algorithms that makes them confusing to anyone without experience in the field.

makes them --> make it

500
Correct the following (no partial credit): Walk slow or you will be sorry. You don't look like you feel well today. Life in the city is exciting, but life in the country is best. She was the most beautiful of the two sisters.
What is slowly, correct, better, more.
500

Fix each of the sentences (no partial credit): Of the students in the club, Deborah was the more popular. The pilot's main point of reference was the two lighthouse beacons.

most popular // points of reference were

500

Correct all of the sentences below (no partial credit): To say she is attentive in class is like saying Bill Gates is poor. The elegance of a speech lies more in its conciseness and clarity than in how clever it is.

"like saying" --> "to say"

"how clever it is" --> "its cleverness"

500

Name one of Andrew's favorite musical artists.

Correct answers include: Alabama Shakes, Arcade Fire, Lady Gaga, Paramore, Bleachers