Mixed and Illogical Constructions

A mixed construction is a sentence with incompatible elements that begins with one type of structure and shifts to another type of structure.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Illogical construction occurs when one part of the sentence does not agree with the other part in some logical way.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Tips: Be sure that the subject makes sense in its relationship to the verbs.



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• The first case of smallpox dates back more than a thousand years before the birth of Christ and had gone unchecked until recently.

• The firs case of smallpox dates back more than a thousand years before the birth of Christ, but only recently has the disease been checked.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2C

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Tips: Every verb must have a clear-cut subject.

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• With a family to support makes his decision all the more important.

• His having a family to support makes his decision all the more important.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Tips: Adjust the form of an indirect quotation to the rest of the sentence.

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• The boy asked us if we would give him a lift to Kenora.

• The boy asked us would we give him a lift to Kenora.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

Tips: Avoid double negatives.

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• He has not scarcely any money.

• He has scarcely any money.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

The key to avoid mixed construction sentences is making sure that all of the parts of your sentence work together to complete an idea.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1A

The key to fix a mixed construction sentence is often simplifying your writing.

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• For most people who have pets live longer and happier lives.

• Most people who have pets live longer and happier lives.

• For most people who have pets, life is longer and happier.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

REMEMBER, make sure that all the phrases and clauses work together logically.

Choose the correct sentence.

• Although it is getting late, but I will wait for another hour.

• Although it is getting late, I will wait for another hour.

• It is getting late, but I will wait for another hour.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the correct sentence.

• By studying hard, partying less, and working less will give me better grades this semester.

• Studying hard, partying less, and working less will give me better grades this semester.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B