| Identifying Complete and Incomplete Sentences | Can and Should | Correcting Comma-splice and Run-on Sentences | Subject Verb Agreement | Commas, Semicolons, Colons, and Apostrophes |
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INCOMPLETE--it's a fragment; it's missing a subject.
Is the sentence below INCOMPLETE or COMPLETE:
Ran into the store. |
FALSE (correct form would be "CAN CAUSE")
Is this sentence correct? YES or NO?
Many fried foods can causing many health problems for people. |
Answers may vary:
The snow thrilled Kanako and Grace; they wanted to go skiing. The snow thrilled Kanako and Grace, so they wanted to go skiing. The snow thrilled Kanako and Grace; thus, they wanted to go skiing. Because the snow thrilled Kanako and Grace, they wanted to go skiing. Kanako and Grace wanted to go skiing because the snow thrilled them.
Fix the comma-splice and run-on sentences with either a colon (:), semicolon (;), period, or a conjunction.
The snow thrilled Kanako and Grace, they wanted to go skiing. |
knows (subject: everyone)
Which is the correct verb in parentheses?
Before reaching college, nearly everyone already (knows / know) several facts about fables. |
B.Jake and Fred eat too much, sleep too much, and exercise too little.
Select the sentence that uses commas correctly:
A.Jake and Fred eat too much sleep too much, and exercise too little. B.Jake and Fred eat too much, sleep too much, and exercise too little. C.Jake, and Fred eat too much, sleep too much, and exercise too little. D.Jake and Fred, eat too much, sleep too much, and exercise too little. |
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Incomplete--it's missing the verb phrase
Is the sentence below INCOMPLETE or COMPLETE:
The man singing with his friends at the beach. |
FALSE (should = advisable)
TRUE or FALSE: Use SHOULD to say that something is NOT advisable (a good idea).
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Tsubasa gently unlocked the front door, for he did not want to awaken his parents at 4:00 A.M. Tsubasa gently unlocked the front door because he did not want to awaken his parents at 4:00 A.M. Because Tsubasa did not want to awaken his parents at 4:00 A.M., he gently unlocked the front door. Since Tsubasa did not to awaken his parents at 4:00 A.M., he gently unlocked the front door.
Fix the comma-splice and run-on sentences with either a colon (:), semicolon (;), period, or a conjunction.
Tsubasa gently unlocked the front door, he did not want to awaken his parents at 4:00 A.M. |
is (subject: politics)
Which is the correct verb in parentheses?
Once in a while, but not often, politics (is / are) highlighted in a story. |
This office cannot accept your complaint; we have, however, brought it before the appropriate Ministry.
Use a semicolon to join the main clauses:
This office cannot accept your complaint, we have however brought it before the appropriate Ministry. |
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Answers will vary.
Make the fragment below into a complete sentence:
Because it began to rain. |
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Use CAN or CANNOT to show present and future ability.
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Answers may vary:
You must dress warmly; in an Alaskan winter, the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. You must dress warmly, for in an Alaskan winter, the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. You must dress warmly because in an Alaskan winter the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. In an Alaskan winter, the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit, so you must dress warmly. Since in an Alaskan winter the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit, you must dress warmly.
Fix the comma-splice and run-on sentences with either a colon (:), semicolon (;), period, or a conjunction.
You must dress warmly in an Alaskan winter the average temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. |
is (subject: everyone)
Which is the correct verb in parentheses?
Everyone who has gone to school (is / are) supposed to know some fables. |
C. Murray missed work again on Monday; Tuesday, he was fired.
Select the sentence that uses commas, colons, and semicolons correctly:
A. Munay missed work again on Monday, Tuesday he was fired. B. Murray missed work again on Monday: Tuesday he was fired. C. Murray missed work again on Monday; Tuesday, he was fired. D. Murray missed work again; on Monday, Tuesday he was fired. |
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It is missing the verb phrase--Singing in the shower with the music really loud is something I like to do.
Read the fragment below. What is it missing?
Singing in the shower with the music on really loud. |
I cannot understand why people drink so much coffee.
Read the sentence below and edit if necessary:
I do not can understand why people drink so much coffee. |
Answers may vary:
Hussain hopes to go to Cal State Fullerton; and I hope that I am accepted. Hussain hopes to go to Cal State Fullerton. He hopes that he is accepted. Hussain hopes to go to Cal State Fullerton; He hopes that he is accepted.
Fix the comma-splice and run-on sentences with either a colon (:), semicolon (;), period, or a conjunction.
Hussain hopes to go to Cal State Fullerton he hopes that he is accepted. |
seem (subject: failings)
Which is the correct verb in parentheses?
Since neither foolish behavior nor human failings (seems / seem) to be in short supply, stories continue to be told. |
Mr. Baker had sustained personal property damage: his picture windows and valuable vase were smashed.
Use a colon in the sentence below to indicate that an example, illustration, summary, elaboration, or explanation will follow:
Mr. Baker had sustained personal property damage his picture windows and valuable vase were smashed. |
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1. It is missing the verb phrase.
2. Answers will vary.
Read the fragment below. 1. What is it missing? 2. Make the fragment a complete sentence.
Passing my Intermediate Composition class with an A. |
1. should not serve
2. should consume 3. should drink
Complete the three sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Use SHOULD or SHOULD NOT:
1. School cafeterias (serve) French fries because children need to eat healthy foods. 2. According to doctors, people (consume) five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 3. People (drink) water regular because it keeps the body hydrated. |
Answers may vary:
The main equipment for snow skiing include the following: snow skis and snow boots; some people might carry poles. The main equipment for snow skiing include the following: snow skis and snow boots. Some people might carry poles.
Fix the comma-splice and run-on sentences with either a colon (:), semicolon (;), period, or a conjunction.
The main equipment for snow skiing include the following snow skis and snow boots, some people might carry poles. |
1.are (subject: characters)
2.has (subject: a crowd)
Which is the correct verb in parentheses?
They know that there (1. is/ are) generally only two or three characters in a fable and that a crowd of observers almost never (2. has / have) a role in these stories. |
1. one judge’s error
2. two judges’ error 3. Lois’s complaint 4. two weeks’ vacation
Add apostrophes where appropriate:
1. one judges error 2. two judges error 3. Lois complaint 4. two weeks vacation |
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