Commonly Confused Words
If there are errors in word choice, correct them. (2)
The principle said that the principle ingredient in chocolate chip cookies is chocolate chips.
principal
principal
Is the sentence complete, a fragment, a run-on or a comma splice?
He enjoys walking through the country he often goes backpacking on his vacations.
run -on
Correct comma and capitalization errors (5 errors)
i sent a thank-you note to aunt abigail but not, to my other Aunts.
I
Aunt
Abigail
omit ,
aunts
Correct the verb and pronoun problems. (1)
In those years women were treated with respect. They took off their hats and bowed.
In those years women were treated with respect. Gentlemen took off their hats and bowed.
Correct the formal writing errors in the following sentence: (there are 2 errors)
I am certain that the affirmative side will win because they have loads of research.
I
loads
If there are errors in word choice, correct them. (1)
The study was based on the principal of gravity.
principle
Is the sentence complete, a fragment, a run-on or a comma splice?
They weren't dangerous criminals they were detectives in disguise.
run -on
Correct comma and capitalization errors (8 errors)
one of jerry's favourite plays is, the crucible by arthur, miller.
One
Jerry's
play is,
The
Crucible
Arthur,
Miller
Correct the verb and pronoun problems. (1)
Each student must meet with their advisor.
Students must meet with their advisors.
or
Each student must meet his or her advisor.
Correct the formal writing errors in the following sentence: (there are 6 errors)
After like a billion tests, I am finally done my exams. But it's all worth it. You know what they say: no pain no gain.
like a billion
I
But
it's
You
no pain no gain
If there are errors in word choice, correct them. (1)
Pre-writing proceeds the rough draft of good papers.
precedes
Is the sentence complete, a fragment, a run-on or a comma splice?
I didn't know which job I wanted, and I was too confused to decide.
complete
Correct comma and capitalization errors (1 error)
I played chess but I could not win any competition.
I played chess but, I could not win any competition.
Correct the verb and pronoun problems. (1)
The workload is heavy for we senior students.
The workload is heavy for us senior students.
Correct the formal writing errors in the following sentence: (there are 8 errors)
So, what is the best snack? I like chips! But I don't like pop.
So
what is the best snack?
I
chips
But
I
don't
pop
If there are errors in word choice, correct them. (1)
He preceded to write the exam even though he was unsure of the answers.
proceeded
Is the sentence complete, a fragment, a run-on or a comma splice?
Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.
comma splice
Correct comma and capitalization errors (11 errors)
my friend cleo, is a wonderful singer. she sang "let it go"from frozen at the st, michael talent show.
My
Cleo
omit ,
She
Let
It
Go
Frozen
St
omit,
Michael
Correct the verb and pronoun problems. (1)
A key difference between banking crises of today and of yesterday is that they have greater global consequences.
A key difference between banking crises of today and yesterday is that today’s crises have greater global consequences.
Correct the formal writing errors in the following sentence: (there are 3 errors)
Some examples of citation styles include APA, MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, etc.
APA
MLA
etc.
If there are errors in word choice, correct them.(1)
The book of famous quotes inspired us all. I would like to quote Dickens in my next paper.
quotations
Is the sentence complete, a fragment, a run-on or a comma splice?
Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed.
fragment
Correct comma and capitalization errors (6 errors)
eleanor, his Wife of Thirty years suddenly decided to open her own business called eleanor's eats.
Eleanor
wife
thirty
years,
Eleanor's
Eats
Correct the verb and pronoun problems. (2)
The characters in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night lives in a world that has been turned upside-down. Each of the characters have a moment of confusion caused by Puck.
live
has
Correct the formal writing errors in the following sentence: (there are 5 errors)
I think that this character is confused. The character isn't aware that he's surrounded by people he can't trust. Anyways, the confusion motivates the conflict in the story.
I
isn't
he's
can't
Anyways,