Writing Rules 1-10

With his comments, the manager ____ that I was a bad employee.

1. Either her friends or Jane will present ____ project first.

1. The bridge was long, I was afraid to cross it. Incorrect because:

The bees were buzzing ____ the field of flowers.

Both Christine and George brought their children with them to the meeting.

As Cinderella enters the ballroom, the prince ___ sight of her and is captivated by her beauty.

1. The solution to the crime seemed ____.

A. The show begins at 7:30 p.m., make sure you’re there by 7:15 p.m.

The ____ reason I quit my job is because of the long commute!

I can't hardly wait for the school year to be over!

If he has to choose ____ cake or cookies, then he will choose cake every time.

1. I always thought that zoos were more exciting ____ museums.

Everyone wanted to share ____ observations.

The choir sang ____ .

1. Watching the snow come down, Jane couldn’t hardly wait to get on her skis.

We anxiously watched the report for information about the hurricane churning in the Ocean.

1. I passed the test, so I get to go to the movies tonight.

Neither John nor Bob was willing to admit that ____ had cheated.

When the president entered the press conference, the reporters ____.

Ryan pitched ____.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m., so make sure you’re there by 7:15 p.m.

1. You need to ____ your sources for your research paper, or it is plagiarism.

Every student wants to impress ____ professors.

1. When Tony remembered all the wicked deeds he had done, his ____ troubled him.

I ____ from her remarks that she thought I was lazy.

The school day was long; I didn’t think I would make it through.

Rabbits hopped around in my backyard, so my dogs chased them daily.

Commuters can scarcely believe how bad the rush hour has become in recent years.

1. Talking to the text is getting easier; we do it almost every day now. Correct because:

Kai dressed ____ for the recital.