Certain Kinds Of Errors

Front 1

Each sentence below contains of these errors:

A. A pronoun does not match its antecedent in number (that is, a singular pronoun refers back to a plural noun or vice-versa).

B. A reflexive noun (such as ourselves) is used inappropriately.

Circle the error in the sentence and write A. or B. in the blank. One answer is both A. and B.

1. It seems that everyone has brought loved ones to watch them graduate.

2. The area is rife with pickpockets, so a tourist should keep their handbag clsoe.

3. The administration has amended their requirement that students who want to graduate on time must submit their theses one month before graduation.

4. Each of the children is going to sing a little song for your grandmother and myself.

5. All students must consider the options and decide for himself or herself.

Back 1

1. A. It seems that "all of the seniors have" brought loved ones to watch them graduate.

2. A. "tourist" is singular. "his or her handbag"

3. A. "Administration" is singular and does not match "their". "has amended its requirement."

4. B. "Myself" should be me.

5. A and B. The students must decide for "themselves".

Front 2

A. Pronoun refers back to an adjective.

B. The pronoun one is used correctly.

C. Subject and verb do not agree.

D. Verb is in the wrong tense.

Circle the error in the sentence and write in A, B, C, or D.

1. From 1971 to 1975, he earns his undergraduate degree at Villanova.

2. The three employees who live in the townhouses by the river wants to move closer to work.

3. One cannot help but wonder if you could float to the sky by holding on to a very large number of helium balloons.

4. Dartmouth graduates often report years later that they loved it.

5. The committee that controls the allocation of new funds and the dean often differs over policy.

Back 2

1. D. earned

2. C. want

3. B.

4. A. Graduates of Dartmouth often report years later that they loved their time at the school.

5. C. differ