After they left the mall the two cousins went to the movies.
After they left the mall, the two cousins went to the movies.
100
The winner tried to console the looser.
looser - spelling error (loser)
100
Janice and Ellen, with Jack and Ian, went to the gallery and walked around for hours.
Simple sentence
Janice, Ellen, Jack, Ian (subjects)
went, walked (verbs)
100
I would like to have spaghetti for lunch today, ______ I don't have enough money to buy it.
but
200
Can you understand this problem I think so.
Run-on
200
Perkins is a trusted valued employee.
Perkins is a trusted, valued employee.
200
When Sheila and Agnes met again, she told her what had happened last month.
unclear pronoun reference ... Sheila & Agnes are both "she" and "her"
200
It's an easy problem, so you should be able to figure it out quickly.
Compound sentence
It is (ind. clause 1)
you should (ind clause 2)
so - coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
200
All these examples show how deeply emotional Emily Dickinson was in her writing; _________ they show how deeply she cared about humanity.
furthermore, moreover, in addition, additionally
300
Our country's civil rights story is memorable, many who lived through those times vividly remember the events.
Comma splice
300
The man was walking along the beach and he was listening to his Walkman.
The man was walking along the beach, and he was listening to his Walkman.
300
The street's were lined with the New York Yankees' many fans.
apostrophe error in 'street's' - should be 'streets'
300
Behind the garden wall and next to the rose bushes, there lived a small, green lizard with a long, black tail.
Simple sentence
lizard lived (or there lived) - ind clause 1
300
_____________ the kids manage to escape the raptors in the kitchen, the adults in the electrical shed don't fare as well.
Although, even though
400
Another couple accompanied them to the wedding reception all of the people there enjoyed themselves.
Run-on
400
The problem is in my opinion very complicated.
The problem is, in my opinion, very complicated.
400
Fred knew the way to conserve his energy, and still run very strongly.
Unnecessary comma - this is a double verb (knew and run) so no comma is needed.
400
I'm going to give this book to the student who can correctly identify the sentence which is worth 400 points.
Complex sentence
I am going to give - ind clause
who can correctly identify - sub clause 1
which is worth - sub clause 2
400
_____________ did Sheila put together an inspiring and amazing presentation, _____________ she was able to pull it off despite the power cut.
not only - but also
500
The financial crisis is the country's major problem, other countries are looking to see how it is solved.
Comma splice
500
We looked for the correct arrival gate and proceeded to head that way.
We looked for the correct arrival gate and proceeded to head that way.
No comma to add.
500
The interest group sought ways to motivate its constituents and the people respond in kind.
verb tense problem - the interest group 'sought' (past) and the people 'respond' (present)
missing comma - could also add a comma before 'and' as this is a compound sentence
500
Martha called her cousin, who lives in Kansas, to ask him about last night's storm, so she knew he was safe.
Compound-Complex sentence
Martha called - ind clause 1
she knew - ind clause 2
who lives in Kansas - sub clause
so - coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
500
_____________, you didn't phrase your ideas clearly enough for your audience, ______ the brilliance of your argument is difficult for them to understand ________ you included excellent support.