Writing Coherent Sentences
Read the two sentences. Our cat, Margo, disappeared for two days last week. Our cat, Margo, came back with six baby kittens. Which combines these two sentences to express the same idea? Check all that apply.
A,B,C
Read the sentence. We knew Algerlynn must be angry because her features darkened and her speech became abrupt. Which is the most vivid choice to replace the underlined word?
Furious
Read the sentence. Pet canaries need large cages, wooden perches, some fresh water, and keep out of cold. Which phrase should be revised for a more parallel sentence?
Keep out of cold
Read the two sentences. Our cat, Margo, disappeared for two days last week. Our cat, Margo, came back with six baby kittens. Which combines these two sentences to express the same idea? Check all that apply.
NOT A,C
Which are examples of complex sentences? Check all that apply.
NOT A,E
Which sentences must be revised to correct vague pronouns? Check all that apply.
NOT A,E
Which sentences must be revised to correct vague pronouns? Check all that apply.
NOT B,E,F
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
NOT Looking through his backpack, Tyler finally spotted his calculator.
Read the sentence. "Relax," said my tennis coach. "Your opponent is well trained, but she is no match for your powerful and accurate serve." Which commonly overused word can be replaced with a more effective choice?
NOT opponent
Read the paragraph. (1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring" is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring" is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion. Which revision combines sentence 2 and sentence 3 most effectively?
Not A
Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?
Not A
Read the two sentences. I cannot wait to see this movie. The main character is played by my favorite actress. Which sentence expresses the same idea in a complex sentence?
Not B
Read the sentence. Brad and Alicia says they are available to babysit on Friday night. Why does this sentence need revision?
The subject and verb do not agree.
Read the sentence. My little brothers like to watch "The Peppy Pirates" on TV, and they drive me crazy! This sentence contains an example of a
Vague Pronoun
Read the sentence. There is a swimming pool in our backyard, but it contains no water. This is an example of a
compound sentence.
Read the sentence. Brendan is playing in the backyard. This is an example of a
simple sentence.
Choose the pronoun that replaces the underlined word correctly. The runners were thrilled when Speedy Shoes offered the runners each a free pair of training shoes.
them
Choose the phrase that best completes the sentence with parallel elements. During our time in New York City, we traveled by taxi, rode in the subway, and even
took a ferry ride
