0015 Oct 21

Today:
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Final drafts: Corrections, Paragraphs,
Indents, Titles, Editing
What will be on the next quiz
Fragments
Coordination
Commonly Confused Words
Capitalization

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 above
D) both of the above

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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
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
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
D) no change
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
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
D) no change
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
C) I realize that I have to think positively, focusing on.
The things I do have, not the ones I dont.
D) no change
fragment?
I realize that I have to think positively. Focusing on the
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
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
D) no change

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
C) In my marathon training, it was important
for me to run smaller races first.
D) no change

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
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
D) no change
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
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
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
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
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
B) My sister and I have very different views about the ideal way to
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

fragment?

My sister and I have very different views. About the ideal way to

ANSWER:
A) My sister and I have. Very different views about the ideal way to
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) and
B) but
C) or
D) none of the above
blank.
I like the color of this shirt, ____ it doesnt
fit.
ANSWER:
A) and
B) but
C) or
blank.

Ive graduated from high school, ____ now I
am going to college.
A) and
B) or
C) nor
blank.
Ive graduated from high school, ____ now I
am going to college.
ANSWER:
A) and
B) or
C) nor
blank.
I dont like loud music, ____ I am going to
wear earplugs at the concert.
A) yet
B) but
C) so
blank.
I dont like loud music, ____ I am going to
wear earplugs at the concert.
ANSWER:
A) yet
B) but
C) so
blank.

Lorenzo says he likes to travel, _____ he
never seems to leave his hometown.
A) and
B) for
C) yet
blank.
Lorenzo says he likes to travel, _____ he
never seems to leave his hometown.
ANSWER:
A) and
B) for
C) yet
blank.
I dislike cucumbers ___ they make me burp.
A) ; therefore,
B) , so
C) ;
blank.
I dislike cucumbers ___ they make me burp.
ANSWER:
A) ; therefore,
B) , so
C) ;
blank.

Young teenagers are not little children, ____
are they fully grown adults.
A) nor
B) but
C) and

blank.
Young teenagers are not little children, ____
are they fully grown adults.
ANSWER:
A) nor
B) but
C) and

blank.
My grandparents are elderly, ______ they
still lead fun, active lives.
A) nor
B) for
C) but
blank.
My grandparents are elderly, ______ they
still lead fun, active lives.
ANSWER:
A) nor
B) for
C) but
blank.

We disliked the movie _______, we couldnt
stop making fun of the bad acting.
A) ; instead
B) ; frequently
C) ; afterward

blank.
We disliked the movie _______, we couldnt
stop making fun of the bad acting.
ANSWER:
A) ; instead
B) ; frequently
C) ; afterward

blank.
I dont like green vegetables ________, I
rarely eat broccoli.
A) ; therefore
B) ; afterward
C) ; still

blank.
I dont like green vegetables ________, I
rarely eat broccoli.
ANSWER:
A) ; therefore
B) ; afterward
C) ; still

10. Choose the correct answer to fill in
the blank.
Avoid white rice and bread ____, eat whole
grains.
A) ; afterward
B) ; instead
C) ; then
10. Choose the correct answer to fill in
the blank.
Avoid white rice and bread ____, eat whole
grains.
ANSWER:
A) ; afterward
B) ; instead
C) ; then
Good morning!
1. 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.
2. Write your final draft neatly making all suggested
corrections.
3. Read pages 91, 341-346, and 557-562 in your Real
Writing textbook.
4. 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
ANSWER:
A) I advise you to take my advice.
B) I advice you to take my advise.

A) Its clear that the company improved its
benefits.
B) Its clear that the company improved its
benefits.

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.

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.
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.

A) The school will except all students, accept
those who clearly dont want to attend.
B) The school will accept all students, except
ANSWER:
A) The school will except all students, accept
B) The school will accept all students,
except those who clearly dont want
to attend.

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.
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.

A) Are the Griffins coming to our party?
B) Are the Griffins coming to are party?

ANSWER:
A) Are the Griffins coming to our party?
B) Are the Griffins coming to are party?


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.
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.

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.

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.


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.
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.
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

sentence.
ANSWER:
A) I assume that your going to bring youre
B) I assume that your going to bring your
wording is I assume that youre
going to bring your books to class
tomorrow.


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.
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.
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
sentence.
ANSWER:
A) I use to drive a small car, but now I use a
B) I used to drive a small car, but now I
use a big van because I have five
children.
sentence.

A) I knew that you would like the new
teacher.
B) I new that you would like the new teacher.
sentence.
ANSWER:
A) I knew that you would like the new
teacher.
B) I new that you would like the new teacher.
sentence.

A) You know that your team has no chance
of winning this game, right?
B) You no that your team has know chance
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
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.
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.
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
sentence.
ANSWER:
A) I dont mine what you do with your own
B) I dont mind what you do with your
own money; just leave mine alone.
sentence.

A) You could of told me that you have the
flu.
B) You could have told me that you have the
flu.
sentence.
ANSWER:
A) You could of told me that you have the
flu.
B) You could have told me that you have
the flu.
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.
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.
wording is In the past, many
immigrants to America passed
through Ellis Island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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

sentence.
ANSWER:
A) Chris ate more then any of us; then, he
A) Chris ate more than any of us; then,
he left the restaurant without a
word.

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.
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.
wording is Theyre going to park
their car over there, next to the
garage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
in capitalization.

A) We spent Christmas in chicago.
B) We spent christmas in Chicago.
C) We spent Christmas in Chicago.
in capitalization.

ANSWER:
A) We spent Christmas in chicago.
B) We spent christmas in Chicago.
C) We spent Christmas in Chicago.
in capitalization.

A) My mothers name is Adela.
B) My Mothers name is Adela.
C) My mothers name is adela.

in capitalization.
ANSWER:
A) My mothers name is Adela.
B) My Mothers name is Adela.
C) My mothers name is adela.

in capitalization.

A) Theres a subway stop in Chinatown.
B) Theres a Subway stop in chinatown.
C) Theres a Subway stop in Chinatown.
in capitalization.
ANSWER:
A) Theres a subway stop in Chinatown.
B) Theres a Subway stop in chinatown.
C) Theres a Subway stop in Chinatown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
in capitalization.
A) In Professor Andersons class, we studied
Islam, Judaism, and other religions.
B) In professor Andersons class, we studied
C) In Professor Andersons class, we studied
islam, judaism, and other religions.
in capitalization.
ANSWER:
A) In Professor Andersons class, we studied
B) In professor Andersons class, we studied
C) In Professor Andersons class, we studied islam,
judaism, and other religions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 fragments
Commonly misused words
Capitalization

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