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89 Cards in this Set
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Correct this sentence: For her last breakfast the prisoner had orange juice, toast and ham and eggs. |
For her last breakfast, the prisoner had orange juice, toast, and ham and eggs. |
Avoid confusion. Lab Quiz 5- 2 |
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Correct this sentence: On Jan. 23, company officials decided to relocate to Austin, Texas, instead of Richmond, Virginia. |
Correct as written |
Lab Quiz 5- 3 |
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Correct these sentences: His wife Suzanne was arrested for drunken driving. The police impounded the couple's car. |
His wife, Suzanne, was arrested for drunken driving. The police impounded the couple's car. |
Noun of direct address Lab Quiz 5- 6 |
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Correct these sentences: President George W. Bush said Enron CEO Ken Lay wasn't "my favorite bosom buddy." "However, I did accept money from him," Bush said. |
Correct as written. |
Partial quote Lab Quiz 5- 13 |
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Correct this sentence: Judge Robert Jones imposed a prison sentence of 10 to 15 years after the jury's guilty verdict on manslaughter. |
Correct as written. |
Compound modifier?
Lab Quiz 5- 18 |
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Correct this sentence: Whose going to the game Saturday? |
Who's going to the game Saturday? |
Proper nouns? Lab Quiz 5- 20 |
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Correct these sentences: Joe works part-time at the Burger Barn. His a part time worker. |
Joe Bob works part time at the Burger Barn. He is a part-time worker. |
Lab Quiz 4- 1 |
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Correct these sentences:
It will take a hour to get there. My 8 year old son will be whining all the way! |
It will take an hour to get there. My 8-year-old son will be whining all the way! |
Compound modifier?
Lab Quiz 4- 4 |
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Does this sentence contain a misplaced modifier? If so, what is the sentence mistakenly saying? Emily got a glimpse of the accident in her rearview mirror. |
Yes. The sentence says that the accident occurred in her rearview mirror. |
Lab Quiz 4- 26 |
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Correct this sentence: The departing principal said he wished he could have worked closer with the teachers. |
The departing principal said he wished he could have worked more closely with the teachers. |
Lab Quiz 4- 9 |
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Correct this sentence: He wrote a 500 page book, however it was about 200 pages too long. |
He wrote a 500-page book; however, it was about 200 pages too long. |
Lab Quiz 4-16 |
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Correct this sentence: Not only the Mets but the Yankees are in the World Series. |
Not only the Mets but also the Yankees are in the World Series |
Lab Quiz 4- 24 |
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Correct this sentence: The poll found that nine of 10 people believe smoking should be limited in public and eight of 10 believe that employers should be allowed to limit smoking in workplaces. |
Correct as written |
Subject refers to? Lab Quiz 5- 14 |
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Correct this sentence: Who did President Obama appoint to the post? |
Whom did President Obama appoint to the post? |
Lab Quiz 1- 1 |
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Correct these sentences: I'm looking for John and Mary Petersen. Is this where the Petersenses live? |
I'm looking for John and Mary Petersen. Is this where the Petersens live? |
Lab Quiz 1- 2 |
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Correct these sentences: Jane and Greg's car was stolen. They do not have enough money to buy a new one. |
Correct as written |
Lab Quiz 1- 4 |
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Correct this sentence: The brother-in-laws shared an office. |
The brothers-in-law shared an office. |
Lab Quiz 1- 8 |
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Correct this sentence: She has blonde hair. |
She has blond hair. |
Lab Quiz 3- 1 |
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Correct this sentence: More than 100 alumni from the 1990s have subscribed to the email list. |
Correct as written. |
Lab Quiz 1- 9 |
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Correct this sentence: The fish that got away may be the one that locals call Big Wally. |
The fish who got away may be the one whom locals call Big Wally. |
Named animal Lab Quiz 1- 19 |
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Correct this sentence:
She has blond hair. |
Correct as written |
Lab Quiz 2- 1 |
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Correct this sentence:
The man spent the day laying around his apartment. |
The man spent the day lying around his apartment. |
Lab Quiz 2- 1 |
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Correct this sentence: I may have forgotten to take that test yesterday. |
I might have forgotten to take that test yesterday. |
Lab Quiz 2- 3 |
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Correct this sentence: He said it had been awhile since he stepped foot on the family farm. |
He said it had been a while since he stepped foot on the family farm. |
Lab Quiz 2- 10 |
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Correct this sentence: Juan laid on the couch while his sister sat on the floor nearby. |
Juan lay on the couch while his sister sat on the floor nearby. |
Lab Quiz 3- 11 |
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Correct this sentence: For several days, he just laid around, doing nothing. |
For several days, he just lay around, doing nothing. |
Lab Quiz 3- 19 |
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Correct this sentence: Whom are you talking to? |
Correct as written |
Lab Quiz 3- 14 |
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Correct this sentence: Here is three rules you must remember. |
Here are three rules you must remember. |
Lab Quiz 3- 16 |
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Correct this sentence: Neither of the students is going to the conference. |
Correct as written. |
Lab Quiz 3- 2 |
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Which is correct? witness's testimony witness' testimony |
witness's testimony |
Proper noun? Preceding? Subjects and Objects |
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Which is correct? goodness's sake goodness' sake |
goodness' sake |
Proper noun? Preceding? Subjects and Objects |
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Which is correct? teachers college teacher's college (college for teachers) |
teachers college |
Subjects and Objects |
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Which is correct? childrens play children's play (play for children) |
children's play |
Subjects and Objects |
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Singular or plural? Units of measurement |
Singular |
Agreement |
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Singular or plural? both |
Plural |
Agreement |
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Singular or plural? another, anybody, anyone |
Singular |
Agreement |
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Singular or plural? many |
Plural |
Agreement |
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Singular or plural? few |
Plural |
Agreement |
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Singular or plural? someone, something |
Singular |
Agreement |
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Which is correct? She is one of those people who is never late. She is one of those people who are never late. |
She is one of those people who are never late. |
Agreement |
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Which is correct? She is the only one of those teachers who is never too busy to help a student. She is one of those teachers who is never too busy to help a student. |
She is the only one of those teachers who is never too busy to help a student. |
Agreement |
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Which is correct? The two helped each other. The two helped one another. |
The two helped each other. |
Confused words |
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Which is correct? She convinced me to come. She persuaded me to come. |
She persuaded me to come. |
Confused words |
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Which is correct? Let's talk awhile. Let's talk a while. |
Let's talk awhile. |
Confused words |
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Which is correct? That took awhile. That took a while. |
That took a while. |
Confused words |
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Which is correct? The small old dog sat down. The small, old dog sat down. |
The small old dog sat down. |
Modifiers |
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Which is correct? The big red truck drove past. The big, red truck drove past. |
The big red truck drove past. |
Modifiers |
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What is the difference between "well" and "good" after a linking verb? |
Well- describes health or ability Good- describes feelings, spirits |
Modifiers |
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Correct this sentence: He fell on his face because his laces were untied. |
Correct as written |
Connecting words |
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Correct this sentence: The Web site's URL was long. |
The website's URL was long. |
Yeah, you do know it. Spelling |
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Correct this sentence: The Web page's URL was long. |
Correct as written. |
Spelling |
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Correct this sentence: We're going to the July Fourth parade. |
Correct as written |
Abbreviation |
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Correct this sentence: Senator Wee Snaw told the press to leave him alone. |
Sen. Wee Snaw told the press to leave him alone. |
Abbreviation |
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Correct this sentence: Sen. Snaw told the press "leave me alone. I don't want to talk to you." |
Sen. Snaw told the press: "Leave me alone. I don't want to talk to you." |
Capitalization |
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Correct this sentence: On September 29, 2015, Anna struggled with her grammar studies. |
On Sept. 29, 2015... |
Abbreviation |
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Correct this sentence: That lollipop costs 50 cents. |
Correct as written |
Abbreviation |
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Which is correct? Scores are 3% lower than last year. Scores are 3 percent lower than last year. |
Scores are 3 percent lower than last year. |
Abbreviation |
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Which is correct? On the ninth day... On the 9th day... |
On the ninth day... |
Numbers |
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Which is correct? Get on Tenth Street. Get on 10th Street. |
Get on 10th Street.
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Numbers |
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Correct this sentence: Anna said, "why did I do this to myself?" |
Anna said, "Why did I do this to myself?" |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: Anna said she "forgot to start studying last week." |
Correct as written |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: Although the police were criticized the chief defended them. |
Although the police were criticized, the chief defended them. |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: He said no one was hurt and everyone will be fine. |
Correct as written. |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: Roberto and Carmen met in Pulaski, Tennessee at the Butter Bowl. |
Roberto and Carmen met in Pulaski, Tennessee, at the Butter Bowl. |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: They met Sept. 24, 1999, and were married a month later. |
Correct as written |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: The new budget proposals would cut spending for student loans, building repairs, road improvements, and farm subsidies. |
The new budget proposals would cut spending for student loans, building repairs, road improvements and farm subsidies. |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: She most enjoyed the 3 and 4-year-old children. |
She most enjoyed the 3- and 4-year-old children. |
Punctuation |
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Correct this sentence: We're playing Ohio State Wednesday. |
We're playing Ohio State on Wednesday |
Connecting Words |
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Correct this sentence: The boy is 4-years-old. |
The boy is 4 years old. |
Modifiers |
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Which is correct? This task is not easy done? This task is not easily-done? |
This task is not easily done. |
Modifiers |
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Correct this sentence: She is a well liked boss. |
She is a well-liked boss. |
Modifiers |
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Which is correct? 123 N. Eleventh St. 123 N. 11th St. |
123 N. 11th St. |
WWII- 118 Numbers |
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Which is correct? 6-day-old baby six-day-old baby |
6-day-old baby |
WWII- 118 Numbers |
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Which is correct? three cents 3 cents |
3 cents |
WWII- 118Numbers |
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Which is correct? temperature of -3 temperature of minus 3 |
temperature of minus 3 |
WWII- 118Numbers |
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Which is correct? 1st Amendment First Amendment |
First Amendment |
WWII- 118Numbers |
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Which is correct? 1/2 one-half |
one-half |
WWII- 118Numbers |
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Which is correct? 1 1/2 one and one-half |
1 1/2 |
WWII- 118Numbers |
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Correct this sentence: The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the C.I.A. have all ready agreed on anti-terrorist procedures. |
The FBI and the CIA have already agreed on anti-terrorist procedures. |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: Anderson graduated in 1977 with a masters in science and he is now a History Professor at Northwestern University. |
Anderson graduated in 1977 with a master's in science and he is now a history professor at Northwestern University. |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: She lives at 111 Washington Rd., and is trying to effect a City council decision. |
She lives at 111 Washington Road and is trying to effect a City Council decision. |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: The quarterback said, "Its been hard being a superstar. It was a dark terrible day today. |
The quarterback said: "It's been hard being a superstar. It was a dark, terrible day today." |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: The Mississippi river flooded on February 5th last year. |
The Mississippi River flooded on Feb. 5 last year |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: The judgement called for I-70 to be widened and improved East of Charleston. |
The judgement called for Interstate 70 to be widened and improved east of Charleston. |
WWII- 119 |
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Correct this sentence: Jesus's message was to spread His Gospel to all the world. |
Jesus' message was to spread his gospel to all the world. |
Proper noun WWII- 119 |
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Which is correct? Five percent 5 percent 5% |
5 percent |
WWII 118 Numbers |
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Which is correct? 1990's 1990s |
1990s |
WWII 118 Numbers |
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Correct this sentence: Senator Chris Bond, a republican from Missouri, spoke at Commencement. |
Sen. Chris Bond, R-Mo., spoke at commencement. |
WWII 120 |
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Correct this sentence: Eleven freshman joined the class on the 1st day, increasing the class size by eight percent. |
Eleven freshmen joined the class on the first day, increasing the class size by 8 percent. |
WWII 120 |
