Run-ons and Fragments
Verb Tenses
Uncountable Nouns, inconsistent POV, using the
Transition Words
Parallel Structure
100

She loves to bake cookies, she never measures the ingredients

She loves to bake cookies, but she never measures the ingredients

100

She walked into the room and sees her friend waiting.

She walks into the room and sees her friend waiting.

She walked into the room and saw her friend waiting. 

100

Students must submit their assignments on time, or you may lose points.

Students must submit their assignments on time, or they may lose points.

100

She studied hard for the exam; consequently, she forgot to bring her notes to class.

She studied hard for the exam; however, she forgot to bring her notes to class.

100

I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and to go hiking

I enjoy reading books, watching movies, and going hiking

200

The presentation was engaging, the audience listened carefully.

The presentation was engaging, so the audience listened carefully.

200

Last summer, I went to France and visit the Eiffel Tower

Last summer, I went to France and visited the Eiffel Tower

200

As we walked into the museum, you could immediately feel the excitement.

As we walked into the museum, we could immediately feel the excitement.

200

Her argument was well-structured. It lacked sufficient evidence to convince the readers.

Her argument was well-structured. However, it lacked sufficient evidence to convince the readers.

200

To be successful, one needs determination, focus, and working hard.

To be successful, one needs determination, focus, and working hard.  

300

After the team won the championship. Celebrating late into the night.

After the team won the championship, they celebrated late into the night.

300

Yesterday, I walked to the store and buy some groceries. Then I cooked dinner and was watching TV

Yesterday, I walked to the store and bought some groceries. Then I cooked dinner and watched TV

300

Many informations were given during the lecture, but none of them were useful.

Many pieces of information were given during the lecture, but none of them were useful.

300

The weather was perfect for a picnic; in contrast, we decided to stay indoors and watch a movie.

The weather was perfect for a picnic; nevertheless, we decided to stay indoors and watch a movie.

300

The coach asked us to stretch, to warm up, and run a few laps.

The coach asked us to stretch, warm up, and run a few laps.

400

The students were excited about the field trip. Even though the bus arrived late.

The students were excited about the field trip, Eeven though the bus arrived late.

400

When the play started, the audience takes their seats. The actors performed brilliantly, and everyone is clapping at the end.

When the play started, the audience took their seats. The actors performed brilliantly, and everyone clapped at the end.

400

The Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but not everyone knows that climbing the it requires months of preparation

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, but not everyone knows that climbing the it requires months of preparation

400

First of all, the weather was bad; in addition, it was also cold and rainy.

First of all, the weather was bad; it was also cold and rainy.

400

The company values efficiency, dedication, and being innovative.

The company values efficiency, dedication, and innovation.

500

The movie was exciting it kept everyone on the edge of their seats it was also two hours long

Because the movie was exciting and kept everyone on the edge of their seats, no one noticed it was two hours long.

500

Last summer, we traveled to Italy and visit many historical sites. While we were there, my brother decides to start learning Italian, but he gives up after one week.

Last summer, we traveled to Italy and visited many historical sites. While we were there, my brother decided to start learning Italian, but he gave up after one week.

500

The water is essential for life, but not all the people have access to it.

Water is essential for life, but not all the people have access to it.

500

Although the traffic was heavy, however, we still arrived on time.

Although the traffic was heavy, we still arrived on time.

500

His arguments are not only well-reasoned but also appeal to emotions

His arguments are not only well-reasoned but also emotionally appealing