GRAMMAR MISTAKES IN WRITING

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English
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which is a RUN-ON sentence?
Greece is a fantastic country it has lovely people and great food.
Despite a long flight, arriving in Athens is always a good feeling.
She gave me a hard look I was really scared.
There is nothing better for a cold than a hot whisky and a big box of chocolates.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do you call the mistake in this sentence?
It can be really embarrassing to be so emotional. Especially when you are on your first date.
RUN ON
COMMA SPLICE
FRAGMENT
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is this sentence grammatically correct?
Maria didn't check the bill carefully, so paid for the dish she didn't order.
CORRECT
WRONG
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They weren't dangerous criminals, they were detectives in disguise. --> What is wrong with this sentence?
COMMA SPLICE
RUN ON
FRAGMENT
SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Everyone hopes the plan would work.
--> Does this sentence sound OK??
NO
YES
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
A. Sand piling up along the beach.
B. She wanted to use a shovel to dig a hole in the ground.
C. However, who wanted to be the winner of the contest.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?
A. Bobby receiving more than sixty boxes of donations this year.
B. Leaving for Florida soon.
C. Since Susan hasn't seen the dentist, her teeth are rotten.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
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