Grammar Part 2
Which is more definite and specific?
He grinned as he pocketed the coin
Which is preferable?
He published in Harper's Magazine three articles about his adventure in Spain.
Which sentence is correct?
He thought the study of Latin useless.
Which is correct?
I can use my hairbrush to remove snow from the windshield.
Which is correct?
I had laid the book on the desk.
Which sentence is grammatically preferable?
I have always wanted to visit Spain
Which is incorrect?
In regards to you question, I'll do some research and get back to you.
Which sentence should be rewritten?
In spite of the fact that I left early, I was still late for my appointment.
Which is incorrect?
In spring, summer, and in winter
Which is more definite and specific?
It rained every day for a week.
Which is correct?
It was rumored that Megan was homesick and wanted to be back in New York among friends.
How would you break knowledge at the end of a line?
Know-ledge
Which is grammatically flawed?
Laura's essay is as good or better than his.
Which is less ambiguous?
Not all members were present
Which sentence should be rewritten?
Owing to that fact that Marcus failed to pay his bill, his electricity was shut off.
If you find that you've written a series of loose sentences, you should
Recast at least enough of them to remove the monotony
How would you break suggestion at the end of a line?
Sugges-tion
Which is correct?
The French, The Italians, The Spanish, and the Greeks
The proper place in a sentence for the, or group of words, which you want to make most prominent is usually ___________.
The end
Which is correct?
The man who he thought was his friend.
Which sentence is written correctly?
The patient says that is feeling all right today.
Which is correct?
The red Ford is different from the other cars in the lot.
Which is correct?
This is a portrait of Benjamin Harrison, grandson of William Henry Harrison, who became president in 1889 **
A "loose" sentence is one consisting of two coordinate clauses, the second introduced by a conjunction or relative
True
As a verb, effect means to "produce something or cause something to occur," and affect means "to influence".
True
Which sentence should be rewritten?
We call your attention to the fact that your taxes are delinquent
Which is correct?
We spend the evening as in the old days **?
The gloomy weather in Seattle may ___ your mood
Affect
Which is more definite and specific?
All who have tried surf riding agree that it is most exhilarating.
Which is correct?
Although the temperature may reach 95 degrees in the daytime, the nights are often chilly
The detective surmised that ____ of those men might be the thief
Any one
Which is correct?
As I walked by, I laid the book on the desk.
Which sentence better emphasizes the writer's prominent thought?
Because of its hardness, this steel is principally used in making razors.
How would you break classification at the end of a line?
Classi-fication
Which sentence is correct?
Do you have a pencil I can use?
___ Must evacuate the building!
Everyone
Used as a noun, affect means "results", as a verb, it means to "bring about, accomplish"
False
