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Fragments

1. Which of the following is a fragment?Emily was a little nervous about Monday. Her first day at her new job.

A) Emily was a little nervous about Monday.B) Her first day at her new job. C) neither of the aboveD) both of the above

1. Which of the following is a fragment?Emily was a little nervous about Monday. Her first day at her new job. ANSWER:A) Emily was a little nervous about Monday.B) Her first day at her new job. C) neither of the aboveD) both of the above

2. Which of the following is a fragment?Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. Emily knew she had to go to sleep.

A) Because she wanted to be rested in the morning.B) Emily knew she had to go to sleep. C) neither of the aboveD) both of the above

2. Which of the following is a fragment?Because she wanted to be rested in the morning. Emily knew she had to go to sleep. ANSWER:A) Because she wanted to be rested in the morning.B) Emily knew she had to go to sleep. C) neither of the aboveD) both of the above

3. Which of the following is a fragment?Soon she fell asleep. Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well.

A) Soon she fell asleep.B) Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. C) neither of the above D) both of the above

3. Which of the following is a fragment?Soon she fell asleep. Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well.ANSWER:A) Soon she fell asleep.B) Feeling better about the next day already, she slept well. C) neither of the above D) both of the above

4. How would you correct this fragment? After finishing my piano lesson one day. I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.A) After finishing my piano lesson one day, I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.B) After finishing my piano lesson. One day, I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.C) I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest. After finishing my piano lesson one day.D) no change

4. How would you correct this fragment?

After finishing my piano lesson one day. I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.ANSWER:A) After finishing my piano lesson one day, I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.B) After finishing my piano lesson. One day, I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest.C) I took a little walk through Mr. Licarras forest. After finishing my piano lesson one day.D) no change

5. How would you correct this fragment?I hate when I cant finish my shower. Because I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.A) I hate when I cant finish my shower because. I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.B) I hate when I cant finish my shower because I suddenly get nothing. But freezing cold water.C) I hate when I cant finish my shower because I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.D) no change

5. How would you correct this fragment?I hate when I cant finish my shower. Because I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.ANSWER:A) I hate when I cant finish my shower because. I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.B) I hate when I cant finish my shower because I suddenly get nothing. But freezing cold water.C) I hate when I cant finish my shower because I suddenly get nothing but freezing cold water.D) no change

6. How would you correct this fragment?I realize that I have to think positively. Focusing on the things I do have, not the ones I dont.A) I realize that I have to think positively. Focusing on the things I do have. Not the ones I dont.B) I realize that I have to think positively, focusing on the things I do have, not the ones I dont.C) I realize that I have to think positively, focusing on. The things I do have, not the ones I dont. D) no change

6. How would you correct this fragment?I realize that I have to think positively. Focusing on the things I do have, not the ones I dont.ANSWER:A) I realize that I have to think positively. Focusing on the things I do have. Not the ones I dont.B) I realize that I have to think positively, focusing on the things I do have, not the ones I dont.C) I realize that I have to think positively, focusing on. The things I do have, not the ones I dont. D) no change

7. How would you correct this fragment?In my marathon training, it was important for me. To run smaller races first.A) In my marathon training, it was important for me to run. Smaller races first. B) In my marathon training, it was important. For me to run smaller races first.C) In my marathon training, it was important for me to run smaller races first. D) no change

7. How would you correct this fragment?It was important for me. To run smaller races first.ANSWER:A) In my marathon training, it was important for me to run. Smaller races first. B) In my marathon training, it was important. For me to run smaller races first.C) In my marathon training, it was important for me to run smaller races first. D) no change

8. How would you correct this fragment?It was not difficult. The choice between paint colors.A) It was not difficult, the choice. Between paint colors. B) It was not difficult. It is easy to make the choice between paint colors. C) It was not difficult, the choice between. Paint colors.D) no change

8. How would you correct this fragment?It was not difficult. The choice between paint colors.ANSWER:A) It was not difficult, the choice. Between paint colors. B) It was not difficult. It is easy to make the choice between paint colors. C) It was not difficult, the choice between. Paint colors.D) no change

9. How would you correct this fragment? Some people like to move frequently. Finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge. A) Some people like to move frequently. Finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge.B) Some people like to move frequently, finding excitement in a new job in a new town, they enjoy the challenge.C) Some people like to move frequently, finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge.D) no change

9. How would you correct this fragment?

Some people like to move frequently. Finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge.

ANSWER:A) Some people like to move frequently. Finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge.B) Some people like to move frequently, finding excitement in a new job in a new town, they enjoy the challenge.C) Some people like to move frequently, finding excitement in a new job in a new town. They enjoy the challenge.D) no change

10. How would you correct this fragment?

Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone.

A) Moving frequently is not easy for everyone. B) Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. C) Moving frequently is. Not easy for everyone. D) no change

10. How would you correct this fragment?

Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone.

ANSWER:A) Moving frequently is not easy for everyone. B) Moving frequently is not easy. For everyone. C) Moving frequently is. Not easy for everyone. D) no change

11. How would you correct this fragment?

My sister and I have very different views. About the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life. A) My sister and I have. Very different views about the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life. B) My sister and I have very different views about the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life.C) My sister and I have very different views. About the ideal way to live, fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life. D) no change

11. How would you correct this fragment?

My sister and I have very different views. About the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life.

ANSWER: A) My sister and I have. Very different views about the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life. B) My sister and I have very different views about the ideal way to live. Fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life.C) My sister and I have very different views. About the ideal way to live, fortunately, we do not have to choose the same kind of life. D) no change

Coordination

1. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.I like the color of this shirt, ____ it doesnt fit.A) andB) butC) orD) none of the above

1. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.I like the color of this shirt, ____ it doesnt fit.ANSWER:A) andB) butC) orD) none of the above

2. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

Ive graduated from high school, ____ now I am going to college. A) andB) orC) norD) none of the above

2. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Ive graduated from high school, ____ now I am going to college. ANSWER:A) andB) orC) norD) none of the above

3. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dont like loud music, ____ I am going to wear earplugs at the concert. A) yetB) butC) soD) none of the above

3. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dont like loud music, ____ I am going to wear earplugs at the concert.ANSWER: A) yetB) butC) soD) none of the above

4. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

Lorenzo says he likes to travel, _____ he never seems to leave his hometown. A) andB) forC) yetD) none of the above

4. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Lorenzo says he likes to travel, _____ he never seems to leave his hometown. ANSWER:A) andB) forC) yetD) none of the above

5. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dislike cucumbers ___ they make me burp.A) ; therefore, B) , so C) ;D) none of the above

5. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dislike cucumbers ___ they make me burp.ANSWER:A) ; therefore, B) , so C) ;D) none of the above

6. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

Young teenagers are not little children, ____ are they fully grown adults. A) norB) butC) andD) none of the above

6. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Young teenagers are not little children, ____ are they fully grown adults. ANSWER:A) norB) butC) andD) none of the above

7. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. My grandparents are elderly, ______ they still lead fun, active lives. A) norB) forC) butD) none of the above

7. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. My grandparents are elderly, ______ they still lead fun, active lives. ANSWER:A) norB) forC) butD) none of the above

8. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.

We disliked the movie _______, we couldnt stop making fun of the bad acting. A) ; insteadB) ; frequentlyC) ; afterwardD) none of the above

8. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. We disliked the movie _______, we couldnt stop making fun of the bad acting. ANSWER:A) ; insteadB) ; frequentlyC) ; afterwardD) none of the above

9. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dont like green vegetables ________, I rarely eat broccoli. A) ; thereforeB) ; afterwardC) ; stillD) none of the above

9. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. I dont like green vegetables ________, I rarely eat broccoli. ANSWER:A) ; thereforeB) ; afterwardC) ; stillD) none of the above

10. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Avoid white rice and bread ____, eat whole grains.A) ; afterwardB) ; insteadC) ; thenD) none of the above

10. Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank. Avoid white rice and bread ____, eat whole grains.ANSWER:A) ; afterwardB) ; insteadC) ; thenD) none of the above

Good morning! Get your edited rough draft from last class. If you were not here, you will need to write a rough draft story on a secret door you found in your closet.Write your final draft neatly making all suggested corrections.Read pages 91, 341-346, and 557-562 in your Real Writing textbook.At 8:30, we will do some activities as a group, as partners, and individually (Practice 8: p. 91; Practice 7: pgs 353-354)

Commonly Confused Words

1. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I advise you to take my advice.B) I advice you to take my advise.C) none of the above

1. Choose the correctly worded sentence.ANSWER:A) I advise you to take my advice.B) I advice you to take my advise.C) none of the above

2. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) Its clear that the company improved its benefits.B) Its clear that the company improved its benefits.C) none of the above

2. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

ANSWER:A) Its clear that the company improved its benefits.B) Its clear that the company improved its benefits.C) none of the above; the correct wording is Its clear that the company improved its benefits.

3. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I have to write a outline an a essay for my English class. B) I have to write an outline and an essay for my English class.C) none of the above

3. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I have to write a outline an a essay for my English class. B) I have to write an outline and an essay for my English class.C) none of the above

4. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) The school will except all students, accept those who clearly dont want to attend. B) The school will accept all students, except those who clearly dont want to attend. C) none of the above

4. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) The school will except all students, accept those who clearly dont want to attend. B) The school will accept all students, except those who clearly dont want to attend. C) none of the above

5. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) The side effects of that medication may affect your ability to drive. B) The side affects of that medication may effect your ability to drive. C) none of the above

5. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) The side effects of that medication may affect your ability to drive. B) The side affects of that medication may effect your ability to drive. C) none of the above

6. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) Are the Griffins coming to our party? B) Are the Griffins coming to are party? C) none of the above

6. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) Are the Griffins coming to our party? B) Are the Griffins coming to are party? C) none of the above

7. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I am going to buy every book ever written by Toni Morrison. B) I am going to by every book ever written buy Toni Morrison.C) none of the above

7. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I am going to buy every book ever written by Toni Morrison. B) I am going to by every book ever written buy Toni Morrison.C) none of the above

8. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) When the thief became conscious the next morning, his conscience began to nag him. B) When the thief became conscious the next morning, his conscious began to nag him. C) none of the above

8. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) When the thief became conscious the next morning, his conscience began to nag him. B) When the thief became conscious the next morning, his conscious began to nag him. C) none of the above

9. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I need to fine my glasses so that I can read the find print on this contract. B) I need to find my glasses so that I can read the fine print on this contract. C) none of the above

9. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I need to fine my glasses so that I can read the find print on this contract. B) I need to find my glasses so that I can read the fine print on this contract. C) none of the above

10. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I assume that your going to bring youre books to class tomorrow. B) I assume that your going to bring your books to class tomorrow. C) none of the above

10. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I assume that your going to bring youre books to class tomorrow. B) I assume that your going to bring your books to class tomorrow. C) none of the above; the correct wording is I assume that youre going to bring your books to class tomorrow.

11. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) The person whose fingerprints are on the gun is the person whos committed the crime. B) The person whos fingerprints are on the gun is the person whose committed the crime. C) none of the above

11. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) The person whose fingerprints are on the gun is the person whos committed the crime. B) The person whos fingerprints are on the gun is the person whose committed the crime. C) none of the above

12. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I use to drive a small car, but now I use a big van because I have five children. B) I used to drive a small car, but now I use a big van because I have five children. C) none of the above

12. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I use to drive a small car, but now I use a big van because I have five children. B) I used to drive a small car, but now I use a big van because I have five children. C) none of the above

13. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I knew that you would like the new teacher. B) I new that you would like the new teacher. C) none of the above

13. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I knew that you would like the new teacher. B) I new that you would like the new teacher. C) none of the above

14. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) You know that your team has no chance of winning this game, right? B) You no that your team has know chance of winning this game, right? C) none of the above

14. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) You know that your team has no chance of winning this game, right? B) You no that your team has know chance of winning this game, right? C) none of the above

15. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) If you lose weight, youll probably notice that your pants are getting loose. B) If you loose weight, youll probably notice that your pants are getting lose. C) none of the above

15. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) If you lose weight, youll probably notice that your pants are getting loose. B) If you loose weight, youll probably notice that your pants are getting lose. C) none of the above

16. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I dont mine what you do with your own money; just leave mine alone. B) I dont mind what you do with your own money; just leave mine alone. C) none of the above

16. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I dont mine what you do with your own money; just leave mine alone. B) I dont mind what you do with your own money; just leave mine alone. C) none of the above

17. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) You could of told me that you have the flu. B) You could have told me that you have the flu. C) none of the above

17. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) You could of told me that you have the flu. B) You could have told me that you have the flu. C) none of the above

18. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) In the passed, many immigrants to America passed through Ellis Island. B) In the past, many immigrants to America past through Ellis Island. C) none of the above

18. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) In the passed, many immigrants to America passed through Ellis Island. B) In the past, many immigrants to America past through Ellis Island. C) none of the above; the correct wording is In the past, many immigrants to America passed through Ellis Island.

19. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) A quiet piece of music always makes me feel at peace. B) A quiet peace of music always makes me feel at piece. C) none of the above

19. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) A quiet piece of music always makes me feel at peace. B) A quiet peace of music always makes me feel at piece. C) none of the above

20. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) The principal problem with politics is that politicians have few real principles. B) The principle problem with politics is that politicians have few real principals. C) none of the above

20. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) The principal problem with politics is that politicians have few real principles. B) The principle problem with politics is that politicians have few real principals. C) none of the above

21. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) After the band quit playing, the party became very quite and quite boring. B) After the band quit playing, the party became very quiet and quite boring. C) none of the above

21. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) After the band quit playing, the party became very quite and quite boring. B) After the band quit playing, the party became very quiet and quite boring. C) none of the above

22. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) To get the right job, you must right a good rsum. B) To get the right job, you must write a good rsum. C) none of the above

22. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) To get the right job, you must right a good rsum. B) To get the right job, you must write a good rsum. C) none of the above

23. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) After a long day, I just want to set my work aside and sit on a comfortable couch. B) After a long day, I just want to set my work aside and set on a comfortable couch. C) none of the above

23. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) After a long day, I just want to set my work aside and sit on a comfortable couch. B) After a long day, I just want to set my work aside and set on a comfortable couch. C) none of the above

24. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) I suppose that the door was supposed to be left open for us, but were locked out. B) I suppose that the door was suppose to be left open for us, but were locked out. C) none of the above

24. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) I suppose that the door was supposed to be left open for us, but were locked out. B) I suppose that the door was suppose to be left open for us, but were locked out. C) none of the above

25. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) Chris ate more then any of us; then, he left the restaurant without a word. A) Chris ate more than any of us; then, he left the restaurant without a word. C) none of the above

25. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) Chris ate more then any of us; then, he left the restaurant without a word. A) Chris ate more than any of us; then, he left the restaurant without a word. C) none of the above

26. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) There going to park their car over there, next to the garage. B) There going to park there car over their, next to the garage. C) none of the above

26. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) There going to park their car over there, next to the garage. B) There going to park there car over their, next to the garage. C) none of the above; the correct wording is Theyre going to park their car over there, next to the garage.

27. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) Though the engine was cold, he threw the car into gear and drove through the snow.B) Though the engine was cold, he threw the car into gear and drove threw the snow. C) none of the above

27. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) Though the engine was cold, he threw the car into gear and drove through the snow.B) Though the engine was cold, he threw the car into gear and drove threw the snow. C) none of the above

28. Choose the correctly worded sentence.

A) Two big pieces of cake were to much for me too finish after I ate all that pie. B) Two big pieces of cake were too much for me to finish after I ate all that pie. C) none of the above

28. Choose the correctly worded sentence. ANSWER:A) Two big pieces of cake were to much for me too finish after I ate all that pie. B) Two big pieces of cake were too much for me to finish after I ate all that pie. C) none of the above

Capitalization

1. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

A) Mr. gorsky lived on Elm Street for fifty years.B) Mr. Gorsky lived on Elm Street for fifty years.C) Mr. Gorsky lived on elm street for fifty years.D) none of the above

1. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

ANSWER:A) Mr. gorsky lived on Elm Street for fifty years.B) Mr. Gorsky lived on Elm Street for fifty years.C) Mr. Gorsky lived on elm street for fifty years.D) none of the above

2. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

A) We spent Christmas in chicago. B) We spent christmas in Chicago. C) We spent Christmas in Chicago. D) none of the above

2. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

ANSWER:A) We spent Christmas in chicago. B) We spent christmas in Chicago. C) We spent Christmas in Chicago. D) none of the above

3. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

A) My mothers name is Adela. B) My Mothers name is Adela. C) My mothers name is adela. D) none of the above

3. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) My mothers name is Adela. B) My Mothers name is Adela. C) My mothers name is adela. D) none of the above

4. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization.

A) Theres a subway stop in Chinatown. B) Theres a Subway stop in chinatown. C) Theres a Subway stop in Chinatown. D) none of the above

4. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) Theres a subway stop in Chinatown. B) Theres a Subway stop in chinatown. C) Theres a Subway stop in Chinatown. D) none of the above

5. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) The winters are cold here, especially the month of January. B) The Winters are cold here, especially the month of January. C) The winters are cold here, especially the month of january. D) none of the above

5. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) The winters are cold here, especially the month of January. B) The Winters are cold here, especially the month of January. C) The winters are cold here, especially the month of january. D) none of the above

6. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) My aunt belongs to the American Civil Liberties Union. B) My aunt belongs to the american civil liberties union. C) My Aunt belongs to the American Civil Liberties Union.D) none of the above

6. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) My aunt belongs to the American Civil Liberties Union. B) My aunt belongs to the american civil liberties union. C) My Aunt belongs to the American Civil Liberties Union.D) none of the above

7. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) Chen and Wu are common family names in china. B) Chen and wu are common family names in china. C) Chen and Wu are common family names in China. D) none of the above

7. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) Chen and Wu are common family names in china. B) Chen and wu are common family names in china. C) Chen and Wu are common family names in China. D) none of the above

8. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) In Professor Andersons class, we studied Islam, Judaism, and other religions. B) In professor Andersons class, we studied Islam, Judaism, and other religions. C) In Professor Andersons class, we studied islam, judaism, and other religions. D) none of the above

8. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) In Professor Andersons class, we studied Islam, Judaism, and other religions. B) In professor Andersons class, we studied Islam, Judaism, and other religions. C) In Professor Andersons class, we studied islam, judaism, and other religions. D) none of the above

9. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) Id rather go to Rashads party than work on my english paper. B) Id rather go to Rashads party than work on my English paper. C) Id rather go to Rashads Party than work on my English Paper. D) none of the above

9. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) Id rather go to Rashads party than work on my english paper. B) Id rather go to Rashads party than work on my English paper. C) Id rather go to Rashads Party than work on my English Paper. D) none of the above

10. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. A) I play on my soccer team every Saturday morning. B) I play on my Soccer Team every Saturday morning. C) I play on my soccer team every Saturday Morning. D) none of the above

10. Choose the sentence that has no errors in capitalization. ANSWER:A) I play on my soccer team every Saturday morning. B) I play on my Soccer Team every Saturday morning. C) I play on my soccer team every Saturday Morning. D) none of the above

Quiz Monday!!!Review your PowerPoint notes and Chapter 6 from Stepping Stones.The quiz will cover:Coordination (and, but, or, for, nor, yet, therefore, afterward, furthermore, additionally, etc.)Sentence fragmentsCommonly misused wordsCapitalization