Parallel Structure
Indefinite Pronouns/Prepositions
Homonyms
Persuasive Essays
100
What change needs to be made in this sentence? Doctors say I should run, swim, and go walking.
"Go walking" should be changed to "walk"
100
Which of the following is not a preposition? A. And B. As C. At D. About
A. And
100
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez like to work in (there, they’re, their) garden.
Their
100
Where should your counterpoint go? A. Introduction B. Conclusion C. Body paragraph D. Thesis
C. Body Paragraph
200
What change needs to be made to this sentence? Fiber, which is good for digestion, is found in plant foods like green beans, snow peas, and whole grain cereals.
No change
200
Which word should be chosen to make the sentence complete? One of the boys (eat, eats) pizza every week.
eats
200
The teacher walked down the (aisle, isle) between the rows of desks.
Aisle
200
True or False: Evidence is needed to make your essay persuasive.
True
300
What change needs to be made in this sentence? Alexander Graham Bell was a painter, teacher, and he invented things.
Change "he invented things" to "inventor"
300
What is the indefinite pronoun in this sentence? Calculus is too hard for some.
Some
300
The clerk wants to (sell, sale) as many TVs as possible.
Sell
300
This is an item that is opposite of the reason you give in your body paragraph.
Counterpoint
400
What part of speech does "watch out for other drivers" need to be changed to in this sentence? In the rain I drove slowly, carefully, and watch out for other drivers.
Adverb
400
Which of the following words should be used to complete the sentence? Even though few attended the bake sale, (they, she) felt it was a successful day.
They
400
The children got (bored, board) during the lecture.
Bored
400
True or False: It is not important to convince the reader of your paper to agree with you.
False
500
What change needs to be made in the following sentence? The qualities I admire most in a man are honesty, courageous, and compassion.
Change "courageous" to "courage"
500
What is/are the prepositional phrases in the following sentence: As clouds neared the boat, I realized that I don’t mind sailing in rough weather.
in rough weather
500
I need to take a (break, brake) from this exercise!
Break
500
In this, the stance that you are taking on your essay is stated.
Thesis