Adaptive Learning: Grammar and Common Sentence Problems pt 4
Identify which of the following sentences contain misplaced modifiers. Select all that apply.
- With its scuffed edges and ink stains, I decided to sell my old desk for just ten dollars. - Worn and dilapidated, my friend did an amazing job of restoring the old dresser.
Choose the revised version of the sentence below that corrects the unnecessary shift in verb tense. After Marcus and Evie competed for the client account for several weeks, Evie wins their business.
After Marcus and Evie competed for the client account for several weeks, Evie won their business.
Identify the grammatically correct sentence that does not contain a mixed construction.
Authoritative leadership is a management style characterized by a leader who has total control.
Identify the sentence with a mixed construction due to a missing subject in the main clause.
Distracted by her excited children, forgot to apply sunscreen while at the beach.
Identify the correct use of coordinating conjunctions from the answer choices below.
The company's other accountant was sick all week, so Marco had no one to talk to.
Choose the correct form of the word miss in this sentence. Be sure your choice is logical and conveys appropriate meaning. The ___ prototype was recovered from a dumpster and returned to the research and design team.
missing
Choose the sentences with mixed constructions. Select all that apply.
- Because the weather is changing makes his old knee injury act up. - Once the weather starts to change makes his old knee injury act up.
Choose the revised version of the sentence below that corrects the unnecessary shift in verb tense. Select all that apply. Daniel could not get the briquettes to catch fire, so he will have cooked everything on the stove
- Daniel could not get the briquettes to catch fire, so he will cook everything on the stove. - Daniel could not get the briquettes to catch fire, so he cooked everything on the stove.
Identify the sentences that do not contain dangling modifiers. Select all that apply.
- Dreaming of the national spelling bee trophy, Ari studied the dictionary for hours. - Having graduated at the top of her class, Mira was recognized as a promising new hire.
Identify which of the following sentences avoid ambiguous modifiers. Select all that apply.
- I learned I will be traveling to France this week. - This week I learned I will be traveling to France.
Identify the revisions that correct the dangling modifier in the following sentence. Select all that apply. Tired from a busy day, bedtime was early.
- L'Shandra and Kyla, tired from a busy day, decided to go to bed early. - Tired from a busy day, L'Shandra and Kyla decided to go to bed early.
Identify the sentences that contain correctly placed modifiers. Select all that apply.
- Speaking in a soft voice, Alejandro slowly approached the stray dog. - Maribel again dreamed about becoming a millionaire someday.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction. Choose the sentences with correct revised construction. Select all that apply. Tamela isn't a naturally talented salesperson but willing to learn
- Tamela isn't a naturally talented salesperson, but she is willing to learn. - Tamela isn't a naturally talented salesperson but is willing to learn.
Identify the sentences that do not contain dangling modifiers. Select all that apply.
- The public pool was full of people hoping to cool off on a hot summer day. - Swimming in the public pool, Min ran into an old friend.
Choose the example that uses the correct adjective or adverb form for the sentence. Select all that apply.
- The union members feel strongly about the value of workers' rights. - The rope feels strong, but it should be tested before climbing.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correct revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. Select all that apply. Until the members of the production team receive the official work order will not begin collecting the necessary materials.
- Until the members of the production team receive the official work order, they will not begin collecting the necessary materials. - The members of the production team will not begin collecting the necessary materials until they receive the official work order.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correctly revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. Select all that apply. When I get up ten minutes earlier means that I can avoid the heavy traffic that always makes me late for work.
- When I get up ten minutes earlier, it means that I can avoid the heavy traffic that always makes me late for work. - When I get up ten minutes earlier, I can avoid the heavy traffic that always makes me late for work. - Getting up ten minutes earlier means that I can avoid the heavy traffic that always makes me late for work.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correct revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. Select all that apply. In order to secure a reservation must pay a deposit in advance.
- You must pay a deposit in advance in order to secure a reservation. - In order to secure a reservation, you must pay a deposit in advance.
Indicate whether each answer option does, or does not, contain a dangling modifier.
- contains a dangling modifier: 1. Wading near shore, a whale breeched somewhere beyond the breakers. 2. Fearing sharks, the ocean looked dangerous and uninviting. - does not contain a dangling modifier: 1.Disturbed by running children, the seagulls rose from the sand and took flight. 2. Ducking under the waves, I paddled my surfboard away from shore.
Indicate whether or not the coordinating conjunction is used correctly within the sentence. Instructions
- correct use of coordinating conjunction: 1. I feel sorry for babies who are terrified to sit on Santa's lap, but the photos always make me laugh. 2. Extensive research has proven that grapes are toxic to cats and dogs, yet the reason is still unknown. 3. Investigative journalism often uncovers hidden facts, and because of this type of reporting laws have changed. - incorrect use fo coordinating conjunction: 1. Runners of all ages train and they can endure a marathon. 2. Everyone was surprised that the wild card team won the baseball playoffs, so in spite of the loss of their star pitcher. 3. Annelise practiced her piano lessons every day or to impress her teacher.
Choose the phrases in which the word home functions as an adjective. Select all that apply.
- hit a home run - application for a home loan
Choose which of the bolded words are adjectives placed before the noun(s) they modify in the following sentence. Select all that apply. Students who aspire to careers that involve international travel might wish to take extra language courses.
- international - language
choose the words that are adjectives in this sentence. Select all that apply. Frederico's presentation on the company's new invoicing system was long and boring, but I am extremely confident that I can now create invoices without any problems.
- long - boring
Choose the nouns functioning as adjectives in this sentence. Select all that apply. When my roommate has had a particularly stressful day, he likes to eat cookie dough straight from the tub with a plastic spoon while watching mixed martial arts competitions.
- mixed martial arts - plastic - cookie
Choose which of the following adverbs are in the correct form to compare three or more things. Select all that apply.
- most effectively - fastest
Choose the words from the sentence that function as adjectives. Select all that apply. The towering mountains above inspired us with an overwhelming feeling of awe and wonder.
- towering - overwhelming
Indicate whether or not the sentence contains a mixed construction. Instructions
3. 3. mixed construction: 1. Capsizing while kayaking would be when the kayaker rolls upside down in the water. 2. Summa cum laude is when you graduate with highest honors. 3. Katarina's biggest disappointment was where she failed her dance audition. no mixed construction: 1. Katarina's biggest disappointment was failing her dance audition. 2. Summa cum laude is a term that means "to graduate with highest honors." 3. A capsizing kayaker rolls upside down in the water.
Identify the grammatically correct sentence that does not contain a mixed construction.
A lien is a creditor's legal claim to collateral that has been used as security for a loan.
Identify the grammatically correct sentence that does not contain a mixed construction.
A plague is a disease that reaches epidemic proportions.
Read the following sentence, which contains a mixed construction, then select the correct revision from the answer choices below. Before he ran out of time, had to finish his report.
Before he ran out of time, Juan had to finish his report.
Choose the revised version of the sentence below that corrects the unnecessary shift in verb voice. It was decided by George to live a healthier life, so he gave up smoking
George decided to live a healthier life, so he gave up smoking.
Identify the sentence that most clearly indicates that Joaquim didn't receive any grades other than 'A' in his first semester.
Joaquim earned only As in his first semester of college.
Identify the sentence that uses adverbs correctly.
Leticia sings beautifully but can't play the piano as well as I.
Identify the revision that correctly eliminates the dangling modifier from the following sentence. Looking over the menu, the new restaurant had a wide variety of options for vegetarians.
Looking over the menu, Priya noticed that the new restaurant had a wide variety of options for vegetarians.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correct revised sentence from the answer choices below. My company is launching a new line of kitchen gadgets and discussing it in a meeting on Monday.
My company is launching a new line of kitchen gadgets, and we are discussing it in a meeting on Monday.
Identify the sentence in which all the adjectives are correctly placed.
My mentor's popular business articles have made him a notable person in the community.
Choose the revised version of the sentence below that corrects the unnecessary shift in verb voice. Nina is going to the market today and bananas will be bought by her.
Nina is going to the market today and will buy bananas.
Identify the sentence in which adjectives are placed correctly.
Paige's transcription of the yellowed census records helped us learn about our ancestry.
Identify which sentence uses the comparative form of an adjective correctly.
Stephanie is a better manager than Bernice.
Choose the revised version of the sentence below that corrects the unnecessary shift in verb tense. Today the park is crowded, and many people enjoyed the first sunny day of the year.
Today the park is crowded, and many people are enjoying the first sunny day of the year.
Identify the incorrectly placed modifier in the following sentence. With holes in both knees, I cut off the jeans to turn them into shorts.
With holes in both knees
Identify the modifier that logically fits in the blank to complete the following sentence. ______, the Ridge Trail was the first place my hiking group chose for a weekend adventure.
With its beautiful mountain views
Read the following sentence, and then indicate whether it is written in active or passive voice. The gallery owner took a chance on a relatively unknown artist, and the show turned out to be a smash success
active voice
Read the following sentence. Identify the option that best describes the placement of the adjective within the sentence. The meeting was long, but we convinced the clients to sign the contract. The adjective in this sentence . . .
appears after the noun it modifies and is connected by a linking verb (subject complement).
Identify which choice describes the placement of the adjectives in the following sentence. Francis Cabrel's song "Rosie" is delightfully catchy and upbeat.
as complements
Identify the word that functions as an adverb in the sentence below. As we walked down the path at dusk, fireflies blinked brightly in the trees.
brightly
Indicate whether each answer option is a comparative or superlative form of the adjective. Instructions
comparative: - happier - sleeker - denser - swifter - more graceful superlative: - most intriguing - yummiest - clumsiest - most humorous - oddest
Indicate whether or not the coordinating conjunction is used correctly within the sentence. Instructions
correct use of coordinating conjunction: 1. My coworkers and I are tired from working during the busy season, and we are ready for a break. 2. Tobias had planned to study abroad this summer, but he had to cancel his trip due to a travel safety advisory. 3. The trail markings were faded, so if you were not careful you could easily get lost. incorrect use of coordinating conjunction: 1. I never leave home without my phone, yet especially when I am out alone. 2. Shamika purchased the concert tickets but at a great price. 3. The professor reviewed the assignment nor I questioned the answer.
Indicate whether the modifier in each answer option is correctly placed or incorrectly placed. Instructions
correctly placed: 1. We assembled snacks, books, and hygiene items in care packages for the troops. 2. Fearful of identity theft, Marcel never shared his personal details with anyone. incorrectly placed: 1. Marcel never shared his personal details with anyone fearful of identity theft. 2. We assembled snacks, books, and hygiene items for the troops in care packages.
Identify which bolded word in the following sentence is an adjective placed before the noun it modifies. Employees interested in joining the team working on the green initiatives must notify Callum by Friday.
green
Choose the correct adjective or adverb word form for the sentence. Be sure your choice is logical and conveys appropriate meaning. After changing jobs three times, Ryan seems (happy/happily) ____ with his new career choice.
happy
Identify the selection that completes the following sentence and clearly indicates that Sam started holding online question and answer sessions with customers. Sam ______ once a week.
just started holding online question and answer sessions with customers
Identify the adjective in the following sentence. When my grandparents visited us for our July 4 celebration, they slept in my room while I slept on the lumpy couch in the living room.
lumpy
Identify the participle that is functioning as an adjective in this sentence. Jerome buys clothes made in the United States.
made
Indicate whether or not the sentence contains a mixed construction.
mixed construction: 1. After Amy failed her test knew her grade was in trouble. 2. During the intermission is able to roam the stage. 3. When playing soccer is good to stay hydrated. no mixed construction: 1. The audience is allowed to roam the stage during intermission. 2. Before it gets too late, he needs to get home. 3. Playing soccer helps children learn teamwork.
Indicate whether or not the sentence contains a mixed construction. Instructions
mixed construction: 1. The reason Meredith never returned Raj's call is because she was in the hospital. 2. The reason we were late was because the bridge was closed. 3. The reason the flight was delayed was because fog surrounded the airport. no mixed construction: 1.Meredith never returned Raj's call because she was in the hospital. 2. The reason we were late was that the bridge was closed. 3. The flight was delayed because fog surrounded the airport.
Indicate whether or not the sentence contains a mixed construction.
mixed construction: 1. Wherever we travel always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency. 2. In his attempt to win the election spent millions on media advertising. 3. When we travel always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency. no mixed construction: 1. In his attempt to win the election, the candidate spent millions on media advertising. 2. We always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency when we travel. 3. When we travel, we always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency.
Indicate whether or not the sentence contains a mixed construction. Instructions
mixed construction: 1.Because Hiro was a light sleeper, for he always woke up when his roommate came in late. 2. While Shaila avoided a crash, yet she traveled the thruway during whiteout conditions. 3. Though we were excited about our trip, yet we had not planned our itinerary or started packing. not a mixed construction: 1. Joanna was not prepared for her speech presentation, nor had she finished her lab homework that was due today. 2. My mother gave me a present, and I am using it to book a dancing lesson. 3. The weather forecast for next weekend looks beautiful, so we are going camping.
Identify the modifier in the following sentence that is unclear because it could refer to either the word or phrase that comes before it, or the word or phrase that comes after it. Taking on big projects often produces optimal results
often
Read the following sentence, and then indicate whether it is written in active or passive voice. Drop-in appointments are offered in the writing center Monday through Thursday from noon to 5:00. Once a year, employees are given the opportunity to enroll in the company's retirement program.
passive voice
The following sentence contains two clauses. The clauses are separated by a slash: /. Read the sentence, and then choose the option that describes the voice pattern within the sentence. The product launch was declared a success, / and our boss said she would take us all to dinner to celebrate.
passive voice | active voice
Identify the noun functioning as an adjective in this sentence. I used the soft yellow cloth to gently clean my glasses before I began working on the new product design
product
Identify the modifier in the following sentence that is unclear because it could refer to either the word or phrase that comes before it, or the word or phrase that comes after it. The car that I purchased recently broke down by the side of the road.
recently
Identify the term that describes the bolded word in the following sentence. Of all of the artists in the class, the painter who sits in the front row on the left works most creatively with color.
superlative adverb
Select the verb from this passage from a cover letter to a potential employer that is both in a different tense from the rest of the passage and in a tense inappropriate for the meaning of the text. In my previous position as a shift manager, I supervise up to five sales associates per shift. My additional responsibilities included monitoring stock, providing high-level customer service, and overseeing cash management. The store manager rated my overall performance as exemplary on three out of three of my employee reviews. I believe my experience and outstanding performance record make me well-qualified for the position of assistant store manager
supervise
In the middle of a stack of financial reports, ______ an invoice that was two months past due.
the company accountant discovered
Indicate whether or not each answer option has a subject in the main clause.
the main clause is missing a subject: 1. Without a doubt, deserved to win an Oscar for her performance. 2. Contrary to public opinion, is actually good for you. 3. Whether you recall the event or not, identified several photos taken that day. the main clause contains a subject: 1. On the other hand, he is an excellent lawyer. 2. All things considered, it was a good day. 3. In light of recent events, the tour has been canceled.
Identify the noun functioning as an adjective in this sentence. The small team of three really smart students from our university easily won at Sebastian's trivia night.
trivia
Select the verb from the passage that is both in a different tense from the surrounding verbs and in an inappropriate tense for the meaning of the text. The fall career fair will be held on campus next week. Recruiters from local and national employers will be on hand to provide information about open positions. Some will also review resumes and accept internship applications. Some recruiters will require an appointment, so check with your career counselor in advance. Students were expected to dress professionally
were expected
Choose the adverb form that correctly completes the sentence. Be sure your choice is logical and conveys appropriate meaning. Everyone in the hiking group ran afoul of the patch of poison ivy, but Van was affected (badly/worse/worst) ___ of all.
worst
