Inquizitive- Mixed Constructions

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Environmentalists caution people to avoid touching coral while swimming or scuba diving. Touching coral can cause permanent damage to these marine invertebrates. Another reason to be careful around coral is because many kinds of fish rely on coral for shelter.

Another reason to be careful around coral is because many kinds of fish rely on coral for shelter.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. A child's behavior does not act better when spanked, most childcare experts now agree. In fact, research shows that spanking may lead to more aggression in children. Though studies show that spanking is ineffective has not stopped some parents from using spanking as a form of discipline.

A child's behavior does not act better when spanked, most childcare experts now agree. Though studies show that spanking is ineffective has not stopped some parents from using spanking as a form of discipline.

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. A lobotomy, an outdated surgical procedure, is when a doctor cuts into the front of a patient's brain in an attempt to cure mental illness. A lobotomy is an outdated surgical procedure during which A lobotomy, an outdated surgical procedure, is where

A lobotomy is an outdated surgical procedure during which

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. One reason for cavities, bad breath, and gum disease is because of bacteria in the mouth. Bacteria that exist in the mouth can cause cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Bacteria in the mouth can cause cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. One reason why cavities, bad breath, and gum disease develop is because of bacteria in the mouth.

Correct Bacteria that exist in the mouth can cause cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Bacteria in the mouth can cause cavities, bad breath, and gum disease. Mix Construction One reason why cavities, bad breath, and gum disease develop is because of bacteria in the mouth.

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. In tennis, an ace is where a served ball falls inside the service box but is not touched by the opposing player.

Correct In tennis, an ace is a served ball that falls inside the service box but is not touched by the opposing player. In tennis, ace is the term for a served ball that falls inside the service box but is not touched by the opposing player. incorrect: In tennis, an ace is when a served ball falls inside the service box but is not touched by the opposing player.

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. A simile is a comparison of two things using the word like or as. A simile is where two things are compared A simile is when two things are compared

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If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. An acquittal is when a jury finds a defendant not guilty a jury's decision that a defendant is not guilty where a jury finds a defendant not guilty.

a jury's decision that a defendant is not guilty

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. Because ice is less dense than water is why ice floats. The reason ice floats is because ice is less dense than water. The reason why ice floats is because ice is less dense than water. Ice floats because ice is less dense than water.

correct Ice floats because ice is less dense than water. mixed construction The reason ice floats is because ice is less dense than water. The reason why ice floats is because ice is less dense than water.

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. Alliteration is when words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound. Alliteration is a literary technique in which words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound. Alliteration is a literary technique where words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound. Alliteration is where words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound.

correct Alliteration is a literary technique in which words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound. mixed construction Alliteration is where words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound. Alliteration is a literary technique where words that appear close to each other start with the same initial consonant sound.

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. Cradle cap, a baby's head develops a scaly rash, is harmless. Cradle cap, which is a kind of scaly rash on a baby's head, is harmless. Cradle cap, a kind of scaly rash on a baby's head, is harmless. Cradle cap is where a kind of scaly rash develops on a baby's head; the condition is harmless.

correct Cradle cap, a kind of scaly rash on a baby's head, is harmless. Cradle cap, which is a kind of scaly rash on a baby's head, is harmless. miss construction Cradle cap is where a kind of scaly rash develops on a baby's head; the condition is harmless.

The statement below is a mixed construction. Drag each of the altered versions of the statement into the appropriate box based on whether the altered version is correct or is another mixed construction. One reason honeybees are in danger is because plant pesticides are killing them. One reason honeybees are in danger is that plant pesticides are killing them. Honeybees are in danger partly because plant pesticides are killing them. One reason why honeybees are in danger is because plant pesticides are killing them.

correct One reason honeybees are in danger is because plant pesticides are killing them. Honeybees are in danger partly because plant pesticides are killing them. mixed construction One reason why honeybees are in danger is because plant pesticides are killing them.

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. Without the aid of supplemental oxygen, climbers struggle to reach the top of Mt. Everest. For climbers without the aid of supplemental oxygen Without the aid of supplemental oxygen for climbers

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If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. Drag the items below to the passage above to complete the question as instructed. In the United States, some cemeteries have sections called Showmen's Rest the reason why some cemeteries have sections called Showmen's Rest is the reason some cemeteries have sections called Showmen's Rest is because circus employees are buried there. the reason why some cemeteries have sections called Showmen's Rest is the reason some cemeteries have sections called Showmen's Rest is No Errors

no errors

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. In ceramics, blistering is where the glaze becomes bubbly during firing when the glaze becomes bubbly during firing the bubbling of the glaze during firing.

the bubbling of the glaze during firing.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Franklin Roosevelt, who served as president of the United States from 1933 to 1945, was the first American president to ride in an airplane. The destination of the flight took him to Casablanca, Morocco, where he met with Winston Churchill to discuss World War II strategy. During Roosevelt's flight home celebrated his sixty-first birthday.

The destination of the flight took him to Casablanca, Morocco, where he met with Winston Churchill to discuss World War II strategy. During Roosevelt's flight home celebrated his sixty-first birthday.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Click or tap on words, phrases, or items in the passage below to complete the question as instructed. The cactus plant is native to North America and South America. Historically, Native Americans have used parts of cacti to survive. Cactus plants can be eaten whole; parts of the cactus can be served raw, baked, or candied. The reason for the sap was used during religious ceremonies.

The reason for the sap was used during religious ceremonies.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Click or tap on words, phrases, or items in the passage below to complete the question as instructed. Caroline Herschel was the first woman to get paid for her scientific work. The reason why she is famous today is because she discovered a number of comets. There were not many female scientists during Herschel's time. For a woman who wanted to be a scientist in the 1700s had to overcome many challenges.

The reason why she is famous today is because she discovered a number of comets For a woman who wanted to be a scientist in the 1700s had to overcome many challenges.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Click or tap on words, phrases, or items in the passage below to complete the question as instructed. Torque is when a twisting force is applied to an object. In order for torque to be applied to an object needs an axis of rotation. Opening a door is a common example of using torque. When a door is pushed open, the door twists around its hinges. No ErrorsShow Clickable Areas

Torque is when a twisting force is applied to an object. In order for torque to be applied to an object needs an axis of rotation.

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Click or tap on words, phrases, or items in the passage below to complete the question as instructed. There are many theories about why Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone monument in southern England, was built. According to one theory, Stonehenge was created as an astronomical calendar. Some people believe that the monument was a cemetery. Ultimately, the reason why Stonehenge was built will probably remain a mystery, since the people who built it left no written records.

Ultimately, the reason why Stonehenge was built will probably remain a mystery, since the people who built it left no written records.

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. Ultra runners, races longer than a marathon Ultra runners, a race longer than a marathon Ultra runners, runners who compete in races longer than a marathon,Ultra runners, competitions longer than a marathon, often run over one hundred miles in a week for practice.

Ultra runners, runners who compete in races longer than a marathon,

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. Drag the items below to the passage above to complete the question as instructed. Finland, a graduation rate of 93 percent, sends 66 percent of students to college. With a graduation rate of 93 percent in Finland sends Finland's graduation rate of 93 percent sends Finland, a country with a graduation rate of 93 percent

Finland, a country with a graduation rate of 93 percent

Click or tap on any mixed constructions in the following passage. If the passage doesn't contain any mixed constructions, click the "No Errors" button. Click or tap on words, phrases, or items in the passage below to complete the question as instructed. CivicScience, a polling and marketing intelligence company, ran a survey in 2015 to find out how much reality television Americans are watching. The company found that the overall number of people watching reality TV is dropping, but that there is a core group of "super fans" who continue to watch. For a reality television "super fan" is someone who watches a least five hours of reality TV per week.

For a reality television "super fan" is someone who watches a least five hours of reality TV per week.

If the following statement is a mixed construction, edit the statement to fix the error. If the statement is correct as is, click the "No Errors" button. Drag the items below to the passage above to complete the question as instructed. An honest person is a key quality of a successful leader, according to a recent Pew Research poll of Americans. An honest person, a key quality, makes Honesty is a key quality of Honesty is a person who makes

Honesty is a key quality of