English III

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A unique feature of man is their thumbs, which are unlike those of other creatures. Everyone should bring their own money. Each student wrote his name on his paper.

Each student wrote his name on his paper.

Which sentence does not show correct pronoun agreement? Either Patricia or Janet left her music on the piano. Either Patricia or Janet left their music on the piano. Both Patricia and Janet left their music on the piano.

Either Patricia or Janet left their music on the piano.

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. Jane was not only beautiful but was known as a humble person. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

parallel structure

The demonstrative pronouns this and that are sometimes singular and sometimes plural. True False

False

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. A dog bit the jogger who was running around the block. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

C

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. I enjoy listening to classical records, playing the piano, and writing songs. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

C

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. After school we planned to do homework and swimming. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

parallel structure

1. consistency in case, gender, number, and person 2 collective noun 2. a noun that is singular in form but plural in meaning, as group or committee 3 compound antecedent 3. an antecedent composed of two or more nouns, pronouns, or both 1 agreement

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PRONOUN AGREEMENT

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Quiz 3: Sentence Structure

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Choose the sentence which has a subject and verb that agree. The clouds that cover the moon dissipate quickly. Harry and Joe ran quickly to the bleacher that were without empty seats.

The clouds that cover the moon dissipate quickly.

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. By calling every hour, my mother received Jamie's call. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

dangling construction

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. Sliding down the hill, my arm was broken. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

dangling construction

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. To enter college, an admission exam must be passed. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

dangling construction

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. To prepare for the game, many warm-up exercises are necessary. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

dangling construction

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. When an old woman, the boy visited Mrs. Jones in the nursing home. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

dangling construction

Check the item that is not one of the four kinds of misplaced modifiers studied in this section. definition structure improperly placed adverbs split infinitive misplaced phrases and clauses

definition structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. A catalyst is where a chemical begins the reaction but does not participate in it. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

definition structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. A symphony is where many kinds of instruments play a long piece of classical music. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

definition structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. My reluctance to join your group is because I do not know your activities. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

explanation structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. My singing the song was because Brittany was ill. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

explanation structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. She is my favorite teacher because she is a woman who has a good sense of humor and who knows how to explain the textbooks. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

explanation structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. The reason we are early is because my watch is fast. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

explanation structure

Complete the sentence by using a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Each of my sisters has _________ own hobby.

her

Complete the sentence by using a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Each of the drama members has memorized _________ lines.

his

Complete the sentence by using a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Neither Craig nor Roberto has eaten__________ chocolate cake yet.

his

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. Satisfaction, enjoyment, and feeling victorious are the results of doing your best. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

parallel structure

Identify the type of error in the sentence. If the sentence contains no error, select C. The children asked about the electric train and how to use it. definition structure explanation structure parallel structure dangling construction C

parallel structure

Complete the sentence by using a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Students who want to compete in the science fair must have______________ exhibits here by 7:00 a.m.

their

Complete the sentence by using a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent. Heddy and Janice made the costumes __________ .

themselves