Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary." When the body needs to fight infectiousdiseases itincreases the number of...

Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."
When the body needs to fight infectiousdiseases itincreases the number of white blood cells.Question 1 options:

	a) diseases, it
	b) diseases. It
	c) diseases; it
	d) No change is necessary.

Question 2(5 points)

Identify the correct sentence.Question 2 options:

	a) The rescuers spotted the drowning man in the helicopter struggling to keep his head above water.
	b) Struggling to keep his head above water in the helicopter, the rescuers spotted the drowning man.
	c) In the helicopter, the rescuers spotted the drowning man struggling to keep his head above water.
	d) Struggling to keep his head above water, the rescuers spotted the drowning man in the helicopter.

Question 3(5 points)

Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."
Ted told James that they had been given too much work by their boss and the deadline wastomorrow, which seemedunfair.Question 3 options:

	a) tomorrow; which seemed unfair
	b) tomorrow, although it
	c) tomorrow. This demand seemed
	d) No change is necessary.

Question 4(5 points)

Combine these two simple sentences into one simple sentence with a compound verb.
Jenny went to the grocery store. She bought chicken and potatoes.Question 4 options:

	a) Jenny went to the grocery store; she bought chicken and potatoes.
	b) Jenny went to the grocery store and bought chicken and potatoes.
	c) Jenny went to the grocery store, and she bought chicken and potatoes.
	d) Jenny went to the grocery store she bought chicken and potatoes.

Question 5(5 points)

A child was injured yesterday by a bus on the way home from school.Question 5 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) run-on
	c) misplaced part
	d) lacks parallel parts

Question 6(5 points)

Identify the correct sentence.Question 6 options:

	a) A crew of six people must travel long distances nearly every day to harvest bamboo for two pandas.
	b) A crew of six people must nearly every day travel long distances to harvest bamboo for two pandas.
	c) A crew of six people must travel long distances nearly everyday to harvest bamboo for two pandas.
	d) A crew of six people must travel long distances to harvest bamboo for two pandas nearly everyday.

Question 7(5 points)

Noah Webster supported himself through sales of his spelling book over 100 million copies of the book were sold.Question 7 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) run-on
	c) misplaced parts
	d) dangler

Question 8(5 points)

Learning to sail is challenging and exhilarating it is also not the easiest thing to doQuestion 8 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) dangler
	c) lacks parallel parts
	d) run-on

Question 9(5 points)

Choose the correct sentence.Question 9 options:

	a) The conference spokesperson delivered his speech wearing a three-piece suit.
	b) Wearing a three-piece suit, the speech was delivered by the conference spokesperson.
	c) Wearing a three-piece suit, the conference spokesperson delivered his speech.
	d) The conference spokesperson deliver his speech wearing a three piece suit.

Question 10(5 points)

Choose the sentence that is written in active voice.Question 10 options:

	a) A serious accident was prevented on the highway by Roger's quick thinking.
	b) Roger's quick thinking prevented a serious accident on the highway.
	c) A serious accident was prevented on the highway.
	d) A serious accident was prevented by Roger on the highway.

Question 11(5 points)

If you want to feel really well, you should get enough sleepQuestion 11 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) lacks parallel parts
	c) comma splice
	d) misplaced words

Question 12(5 points)

Choose the option that corrects the error in the underlined portion. If no error exists, choose "No change is necessary."
It saysthat more students learn through visual and hands-on teaching methods than through auditory ones.Question 12 options:

	a) Chapter 19 says
	b) They say
	c) She says
	d) No change is necessary.

Question 13(5 points)

The new drug proved to be highly effective, it has no side effectsQuestion 13 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) comma splice
	c) lacks parallel parts
	d) dangler

Question 14(5 points)

Choose the sentence that is written in active voice.Question 14 options:

	a) The math problems were given to the students.
	b) The students were taking a math test.
	c) The math test was given by the instructor.
	d) The math test grades were given to the students.

Question 15(5 points)

Identify the correct sentence.Question 15 options:

	a) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and down the dark alley.
	b) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, crossed the street, and down the dark alley.
	c) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and went into the dark alley.
	d) The suspicious man in the black trench coat walked through the yard, across the street, and walked into the dark alley.

Question 16(5 points)

Choose the correct sentence.Question 16 options:

	a) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice, some merely trap them.
	b) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice some merely trap them.
	c) Not all mouse traps are designed to kill mice; some merely trap them.
	d) Not all mousetraps are designed to kill mice; some merely trap them.

Question 17(5 points)

Identify the correct sentence.Question 17 options:

	a) I broke up with my boyfriend because he did not respect me, he was verbally abusive, and unfaithful.
	b) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespectful, verbally abusive, and unfaithful.
	c) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespectful, abused me verbally, and his unfaithful behavior.
	d) I broke up with my boyfriend because he was disrespecting me, abused me verbally, and his unfaithful behavior.

Question 18(5 points)

Choose the sentence that is written in active voice.Question 18 options:

	a) The prognosis was given by Dr. House.
	b) The patient was given a prognosis by Dr. House.
	c) Dr. House gave the prognosis to the patient.
	d) The prognosis was given a prognosis by Dr. House to the patient.

Question 19(5 points)

An appeals court ordered the money returned, however, the IRS didn't comply.Question 19 options:

	a) properly constructed sentence
	b) misplaced part
	c) lacks parallel parts
	d) comma splice

Question 20(5 points)

Combine these two simple sentences into a complex sentence.
Many industrialized nations use the metric system. The United States refuses to adopt it.Question 20 options:

	a) Although many industrialized nations use the metric system, the United States refuses to adopt it.
	b) Many industrialized nations use the metric system, but the United States refuses to adopt it.
	c) Many industrialized nations use the metric system; however, the United States refuses to adopt it.
	d) Many industrialized nations use the metric system, but the United States refuses to adopt it.

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