Practice Troublespots through Ch. 4

Name the error: I don't like my teacher, she is always disorganized.

True or False: Every correct sentence in English will state the subject directly.

How can you fix this sentence: I like many genres of music such as: jazz, blues, and rock & roll.

Name the error: They bought a car and went for a ride.

True or False: If you start a sentence with a subordinate clause, you need to follow it with a comma.

True or False: A sentence can only have one subordinate clause.

How can you fix this sentence: She said, "you're right".

What is the problem in this sentence: The dancers were all very tired, when they had danced all night.

How can you fix this sentence: My friends are coming tomorrow; however they're not going to stay long.

How can you fix this sentence: My house has windows, doors and locks.

Name the error: The musician didn't win the prize he was very upset.

Name the error: Because Mark is beautiful.

Name the error: I didn't like the movie, and I can't believe it!

Name the error: Our dogs are always barking, they hate the loud noises next door.

True or False: A sentence can have no more than two independent clauses

How can you fix this sentence: I have a new car, but it's interior doesn't smell new.

How can you fix this sentence: This is my house, and its very big.

How can you fix this sentence: My faces' features are very unique and striking.