geb 3219 compound predicates
Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly.
Athens is the capital of Greece, and it is named after the Greek goddess Athena.
Identify the sentence in which the verb tenses are consistent and logical.
If Claude calls before noon, I will be here to answer the phone.
Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly.
Nicholas checks his hair constantly, and it is always exactly as he styled it in the morning.
Identify the sentence with a mixed construction due to a missing subject in the main clause.
While parenthood can be challenging, offers many rewarding moments as well.
Identify which of the following is a fragment.
because they are allergic to them
Choose the correct verb or verb phrase that is necessary to keep verb tenses consistent and logical in this sentence. The student who claimed that her alarm clock didn't go off (is/had been/will be) ___________ late to class three times last week.
had been
Complete the passage by selecting from the answer choices. In the middle of a stack of financial reports, ______ an invoice that was two months past due.
the company accountant discovered
Identify which of the following is a sentence fragment.
which is native to asia
Read the following sentence, which contains a mixed construction, then select the correct revision from the answer choices below. After their dinner date, went out for dessert.
After their dinner date, they went out for dessert.
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.
Which sentence correctly uses a period to divide the fused sentence below into two complete sentences? Miles didn't prepare adequately for his winter hiking trip in the Pacific Northwest he had to return to town to buy rain gear.
Miles didn't prepare adequately for his winter hiking trip in the Pacific Northwest. He had to return to town to buy rain gear.
Identify the verbs in the following sentence. I am a member of the cross-country team because I love long-distance running.
am & love
Identify the verbs in the following sentence. I did all the vacation planning, so you can do all the driving.
did & can do
Indicate whether or not each answer option has a subject in the main clause.
the main clause is missing a subject: Although he later regretted it, posted several photos from the company holiday party. & While at the press conference, informed the public of the recall the company was issuing. &Based on the slideshow, should have no difficulty making a successful presentation to the clients. the main clause contains a subject: Exhausted from reviewing financial reports, Angelina could not wait to leave the office. & Days before meeting with the members of his team for their annual performance reviews, Fareed wrote up a list of points he wanted to discuss with each of them. & After suffering several abusive comments, Kendra told the rude customer to leave the store.
Indicate whether or not each answer option has a subject in the main clause.
the main clause is missing a subject: without a doubt, deserved to win an oscar for her performance. & contrary to public opinion, is actually good for you. & whether you recall the event or not, identified several photos taken that day the main clause contains a subject: in light of recent events, the tour has been canceled. & all things considered, it was a good day. & on the other hand, he is an excellent lawyer
The following sentence is a fused (or run-on) sentence: Medical waste washed up on shore the beaches were closed. In which sentence is one of the independent clauses correctly turned into a dependent clause to fix this fused sentence?
Because medical waste washed up on shore, the beaches were closed.
Which sentence corrects the comma splice below by converting it into two complete sentences? On Friday, the teams' final proposals will be on presented in the auditorium, a discussion will follow in the conference room.
On Friday, the teams' final proposals will be presented in the auditorium. A discussion will follow in the conference room.
Identify the verb or verb phrase in the following sentence. We have seen many successful antique stores in our community.
have seen
The following sentence is a comma splice: A basic understanding of political science is essential for a functioning democracy, voters should understand the system of governance, at every level, in which they participate. In which sentence is a semicolon correctly used to correct the comma splice?
A basic understanding of political science is essential for a functioning democracy; voters should understand the system of governance, at every level, in which they participate.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correctly revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. Because Larry has been working in public relations for 30 years, is hard to believe that he would be unaware of the consequences of simply ignoring a major safety issue with one of our products.
Because Larry has been working in public relations for 30 years, it is hard to believe that he would be unaware of the consequences of simply ignoring a major safety issue with one of our products. & Larry has enough public relations experience to be aware of the consequences of simply ignoring a major safety issue with one of our products.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correctly revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. When I get up ten minutes earlier means that 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. & 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.
The following sentence is a comma splice: Kelly can't wait to move to Texas, he has always wanted to be on his own. In which sentence is a semicolon correctly used to correct the comma splice?
Kelly can't wait to move to Texas; he has always wanted to be on his own.
The following sentence is a fused (or run-on) sentence: Marty stood at his office window and watched the first light of morning brighten the other high-rise office buildings it was a new day. In which sentence is a semicolon correctly placed between the two independent clauses?
Marty stood at his office window and watched the first light of morning brighten the other high-rise office buildings; it was a new day.
The following sentence is a fused (or run-on) sentence: Technology has always fascinated her someday she hopes to be a computer engineer. In which of the following is a comma and a coordinating conjunction correctly used to fix this fused sentence?
Technology has always fascinated her, and someday she hopes to be a computer engineer.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correctly revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. When the soldiers marched across the potato fields destroyed much of the farmers' crops.
When the soldiers marched across the potato fields, it destroyed much of the farmers' crops. & The soldiers marching across the potato fields destroyed much of the farmers' crops.
Read the following sentence with a mixed construction, then choose the correct revised sentence(s) from the answer choices below. 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 or not the sentence contains a mixed construction.
mixed construction: Wherever we travel always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency. & When we travel always make note of then closest hospital in case of an emergency. & In his attempt to win the election spent millions on media advertising no mixed construction: when we travel, we always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency. & We will always make note of the closest hospital in case of an emergency when we travel. & in his attempt to win the election, the candidate spent millions on media advertising
Correct this fused sentence by adding a subordinating word from the answer choices to create a dependent clause. He always gets a cup of coffee from the vending machine ______ he arrives at work in the morning.
when
The following sentence is a comma splice: Coffee is an important crop in Hawaii, Kona coffee grows well in the volcanic soil of the Big Island. In which sentence is a semicolon correctly used to correct the comma splice?
Coffee is an important crop in Hawaii; Kona coffee grows well in the volcanic soil of the Big Island.
The following is a fused (run-on) sentence: She considered majoring in chemistry she ultimately decided on physics instead. In which of the following is a comma and a coordinating conjunction correctly used to fix this fused sentence?
She considered majoring in chemistry, but she ultimately decided on physics instead.