PART 5: SENTENCE CORRECTION
In the following section, identify the errors and then re-write the sentence correctly.
Some errors you may find include:
O Subject/verb agreement
O Verb forms
O Parallel structure
O Comma splices and fused sentences
O Pronoun reference
O Pronoun/antecedent agreement
O Misplaced and dangling modifiers
O Punctuation errors
Sentences may contain more than one error.
1. Our swim coach reminded us to eat a healthy meal, sleep well, and to come early
for warm ups before the swim meet.
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2. While Jenny was skiing on Saturday morning; the trail cut through the forest.
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3. After a moment of panic when I couldn’t find my keys; I remembered I had left
them in the car.
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4. Carly paid for her wedding dress online and then had gone to pick them up at
the store.
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5. You can use your smartphone to access apps focused on different tasks, including
the following: calculations, word definitions, social networking, and accessing email.
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6. Evan sprained his ankle at the track meet last weekend, he can’t participate in
the state meet on Saturday.
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7. When six years old, my father was transferred to the company’s headquarters
in Atlanta.
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8. Nobody remembered to bring in their application before the deadline.
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9. I delivered the package to Dianes’ house it were accidentally delivered to my house.
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10. I’m not sure which schedule to follow since its a floating holiday not everyone will
come in.
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11. Before I go to sleep, I set my alarm, I use two: a digital clock and my smartphone.
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12. Roger had baked a quiche for the school potluck dinner; and I made an apple pie
for dessert.
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13. We have three events to attend on Saturday, a birthday party, open house, and
a reception.
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14. I need to pick up some items from the market before I bake muffins, such as milk,
eggs and bananas.
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15. Residents’ from all the New England states attended the ceremony next week.
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