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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Fix it: I have a best friend in my family, that's my mother.
What is 'I have a best friend in my family. That's my mother.' OR 'I have a best friend in my family, and that's my mother.'
100
Which sentence is a fragment? A. Because of my parents. B. They have let me try many things since I was child.
What is 'A' - Because of my parents.
100
Is this a dependent or independent clause? when I go to school
What is 'dependent'
100
"So" should not be the first word in a sentence. How can you fix it? My parents gave me the chance to study here. So I want to study hard and get good results.
What is " , so" OR ". Therefore/Thus/As a result, "
100
Does the verb match the subject? Yes or No. Narratives is difficult for me.
What is 'No'
200
Which conjunction is best to add to this sentence? I have a very small thing to help her, it can be very easy for her. a. but b. and c. or d. so
What is 'd - so'
200
Which sentence contains the fragment? I really like to make pizza for my kids on the weekend. For example, pepperoni, mushrooms, steak and vegetables, or chicken.
What is 'For example....' is a fragment. You must have S+V after for example.
200
Which one is correct? A. When I wake up, I wash my face. B. I wash my face when I wake up. C. Both are correct.
What is 'C'
200
What is the problem with this sentence? Because I wanted to learn about hotels, so I worked there.
What is 'you cannot have both "because" and "so". Just pick one.'
200
What is the subject of this sentence? The best gift for your girlfriend might be flowers, chocolate, or jewelry.
What is 'The best gift for your girlfriend'
300
Is the fixed sentence correct? Yes or No. Original: The dog runs fast it likes to chase animals in the park. Fixed: The dog runs fast, it likes to chase animals in the park.
What is 'No' - "..fast, and it.." OR "..fast. It likes.."
300
Fix it: Second, often appear in our field of vision.
What is 'they' or other possible subjects.
300
This is a run-on sentence-- My little brother is difficult to take care of still I love him very much. Are the sentences: a. independent b. dependent c. both
What is 'a' - There are two independent clauses.
300
This sentence has two problems: run-on and fragment. Fix it any way possible. When I have to write fast that is my most difficult part in writing.
What is 'When I have to write fast, it's too difficult. That is my most difficult part in writing.' (or another acceptable answer)
300
Where is the problem with AGR? Fix it. If the social media don’t work anymore, our brains will not be in the right position at all.
What is '..media doesn't..'
400
Fix the comma mistakes: There are some missing, extra ones added, and comma-splices. However I brought it to China and didn't bring it back, because I thought the book must be different so I didn't care about it, the most messed up thing is my mom told me to bring all of my books back and I didn't, because I thought they were heavy, that's it, a sad story.
What is "However, ..... back because .... , so I didn't care about it. The most ...... didn't because .... heavy. That's it. A sad story. (OR That's it, and it's a sad story.)
400
Fix this sentence fragment: The kids who get a lot of candy from their parents bad behavior in the store.
What is '....parents have bad...'
400
Add a dependent clause to this independent clause. Most restaurants are busiest during the weekends or in the evenings.
What is (many possible answers)
400
This is a run-on sentence - add correct words or punctuation to fix it. I have never been afraid of snakes I think they are beautiful.
What is '..snakes. I ...' OR '...snakes because I ...'
400
Correct or Incorrect? The third one is perceived value, which mean users can actually get benefits from those social networks.
What is Incorrect
500
Should any of the commas be changed, or are they all correct? For example, here is Facebook, the more you see the likes or expressions to your contents, you will feel that you are a famous person.
What is 'change one. - Facebook, the more'
500
What's missing from this complex sentence? Keep everything the same. People update their status or photos even though there's no one cares about it.
What is '...no one who/that cares about it.'
500
Fill in the blanks: Conjunctions like 'and, but, so, or' connect two _______________ clauses, while subordinators like 'while, because, when, although' connect _____________________.
What is 'two independent clauses' & 'an independent and a dependent clause'
500
Identify the simple, compound, and complex sentences: Students can make money, eat, and still have time for class if they work in a restaurant. For this reason, many restaurants are staffed by students. It's a great job for those who need to work while they are in college, so they can make money.
What is 1) complex, 2) simple, 3) complex + compound
500
Where is the mistake in subject-verb agreement? I like watching TV shows that my friends also watches because then we can talk about the TV when we see each other.
What is '..friends also watch..'