Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Dangling Modifier


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Worksheet 1



1. By including pieces of cloth, newspaper, wallpaper, and other materials in his work, Picasso’s innovation had an important influence on twentieth century art.

                a. Picasso’s innovation had an important influence on

                b. this innovation of Picasso’s was important in its influence over

                c. Picasso’s important innovative influence was on

                d. Picasso was influential, with his innovation, over

                e. Picasso was an important influence on

 

2. Although primarily known as a poet, the paintings of Lawrence Ferlinghetti have recently been receiving public attention.

                a. Although primarily known as a poet, the paintings of Lawrence Ferlinghetti

                b. Although known primarily for his poetry, Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s paintings

                c. Although his poetry is primarily what he is known for, Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s paintings

                d. Although Lawrence Ferlinghetti is known primarily as a poet and his paintings

                e. Although Lawrence Ferlinghetti is known primarily for his poetry, his paintings

 

3.  To meet the college’s requirement of service to her community, 40 hours of her time to Habitat for Humanity were volunteered by Laurie
            

                a. 40 hours of her time to Habitat for Humanity were volunteered by Laurie

                b. Laurie volunteered 40 hours of her time to Habitat for Humanity

                c. 40 hours of her time to Habitat for Humanity was what Laurie volunteered

                d. through 40 hours of volunteering by Laurie to Habitat for Humanity

                e. Laurie, to Habitat for Humanity, was volunteering 40 hours of her time

 
4. A writer who understood the plight of the underprivileged, many acclaim Richard Wright as a novelist of the downtrodden.

                 a. many acclaim Richard Wright as

                b. Many have acclaimed Richard Wright as

                c. Richard Wright is being acclaimed as

                d. Richard Wright has been widely acclaimed as

                e. widely acclaimed is Richard Wright as

              
 5. A native New Yorker, Gloria Naylor’s first novel won an American Book Award in 1983.

                a. A native New Yorker, Gloria Naylor’s first novel

                b. A native New Yorker, the first novel by Gloria Naylor

                c. The first novel by native New Yorker Gloria Naylor

                d. Gloria Naylor, a native New Yorker, wrote her first novel thus having

                e. Gloria Naylor wrote her first novel and the native New Yorker

 
6. By believing that firsthand experience would enhance the credibility of his biography of Columbus, the route of Columbus’s first voyage was retraced by Professor Morrison.

                a. the route of Columbus’s first voyage was retraced by Professor Morrison.

                b. Professor Morrison, who retraced the route of Columbus.

                c. Professor Morrison’s account of Columbus’s route was retraced.

                d. The first voyage of Columbus was retraced by Professor Morrison.

                e. Professor Morrison retraced the route of Columbus’s first voyage.

 
7. One of the most popular singers of his time, more than twenty languages were mastered by Paul Robeson, allowing him to perform classical repertory, spirituals, and folk songs from around the world.

                a. more than twenty languages were mastered by Paul Robeson, allowing him to perform

                b. Paul Robeson’s mastery of more than twenty languages allowed him to perform

                c. mastering more than twenty languages allowed Paul Robeson to perform

                d. his mastery of more than twenty languages allowed Paul Robeson to be performing

                e. Paul Robeson mastered more than twenty languages, allowing him to perform

 

8.  After carefully studying both of the articles, it was found out by Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba that the difference between them were their titles.

 
                a. it was found out by Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba that the difference between them were their titles.

                b. The differences between them were found out by Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba.

                c. Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba found out that the difference between them was their titles.

                d. The titles of the two articles were the only difference found out by Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba.

                e. Dr. Rodriguez and Nurse Alba found out that the difference between the two articles was their titles.

 


 


Pronoun issues


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Sheet 1



1.       Karen, James, and Sam were hiking when, stumbling over a rock, he fell down a steep embankment.

(A)   when, stumbling over a rock, he fell down a steep embankment.

(B)   And then he fell down a steep embankment after he stumbled over a rock

(C)   When Sam fell down a steep embankment after stumbling over a rock.

(D)   And, since Sam has stumbled over a rock, fell down a steep embankment.

 2.       Linguistic research often requires fieldwork where they can study and record the spoken dialects of a region.

(A)   where they

(B)   through which they

(C)   and the linguist

(D)   during which the linguist

(E)    which they

 3.       Scientists predict technological changed in the next century, they will be as dramatic as was the development of the transcontinental railroad in the last century.

(A)   Century, they will be as dramatic as was

(B)   Century, these will be as dramatic as

(C)   Century: being as dramatic as was

(D)   Century as dramatic as

 4.       Beatrix potter completely transformed the traditional animal fable, and they had been used by other writers simply to illustrate moral lessons. No error

 5.       To become a world figure- skating champion like Kristi Yamaguchi, one must be so dedicated that you will practice six hours a day. No error

 6.       Even though only parts of clay vessels may be recovered, these pottery shards are invaluable to the archaeologist because it is virtually indestructible. No error

 7.        The report Alexander is discussing, a report prepared jointly by he and the committee, does not take into account the socioeconomic status of those interviewed. No error

 8.       Apparently impressed with our plans, the foundation awarded Carlos and I a grant to establish a network of community centers throughout the city. No error.

 9.       The quality of multivitamin tablets is determined by how long its potency can be protected by the manufacturer’s coating material. No error.

 10.   The reason first novels are so often their writers’ best work is that it draws upon all the experiences of childhood.

(A)   is that it draws upon

(B)   is that these first efforts draw upon

(C)   is because of these first efforts drawing from

(D)   is because of them drawing upon

(E)    is their drawing from

 11.   Crabs living in polluted waters will come in contact with large numbers of disease- causing microorganisms because it feeds by filtering nutrients from water. No error

 12.   Until it can be replaced by a faster, more efficient and more economical means of transportation, trucks will carry most of the freight within and through metropolitan areas. No error.
 13.   Chaplin will not be remembered for espousing radical causes any more than they will remember Wayne for endorsing conservative political candidates.

(A)   any more than they will remember Wayne

(B)   as will Wayne not be remembered

(C)   any more than Wayne will be remembered

(D)   just as they will not remember Wayne

(E)    no more than Wayne will be remembered

14.   Susan and Peter were inspired to become a professional writer after hearing a famous journalist speak about the challenges of investigative reporting. No Error.

Subject Verb Agreement PPT


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Sheet 1
Select one answer from the choices provided after each sentence. The word you choose should fit the blank in the sentence.
1. Either the physicians in this hospital or the chief administrator ____ going to have to make a decision.
a. is
b. are
2.  ______ my boss or my sisters in the union going to win this grievance?
a. Is
b. Are
3.  Some of the votes __________ to have been miscounted.
a. seem
b. seems
4.  The tornadoes that tear through this county every spring _____ more than just a nuisance.
a. are
b. is
5.  Everyone selected to serve on this jury _____ to be willing to give up a lot of time.
a. has
b. have
6.  Kara Wolters, together with her teammates, _________ a formidable opponent on the basketball court.
a. presents
b. present

7.  He seems to forget that there __________ things to be done before he can graduate.
a. is
b. are
8.  There _______ to be some people left in that town after yesterday's flood.
a. has
b. have
9.  Some of the grain __________ to be contaminated.
a. appear
b. appears

10. Carlos is the only one of those students who __________ lived up to the potential described in the yearbook.
a. has
b. have
11.  The International Club, as well as the Choral Society and the Rowing Club, __________ to submit a new constitution.
a. need
b. needs
12. One of my best friends _____________ an extra on Seinfeld this week.
a. is
b. are
13.  Not only the students but also their instructor ________ been called to the principal's office.
a. have
b. has
14. Most of the milk _____ gone bad. Six gallons of milk _______ still in the refrigerator.
a. has…. Are
b. have…. Is
15.  Each and every student and instructor in this building __________ for a new facility by next year.
a. hope
b. hopes
16. The students and instructors each ________for a new facility by next year.
a. hopes
b. hope
17. To an outsider, the economics of this country ________ to be in disarray.
a. seems
b. seem
18.  There ____________ several reasons why you should reconsider your decision.
a. are
b. is
19.  Howard and Vincent, who ____________ a copy center in town, have decided to expand their business.
a. runs
b. run

20.  Both of the statues on the shelf ____________ broken.
a. are
b. is
21.  The fishing boat that has been tied up at the pier for three days ____________ finally on its way this morning.
a. was
b. were
22.  The chairman, along with his two assistants, ____________ to attend the annual convention.
a. plan
b. plans
23.  The issues of inflation and tax reform ____________ to be on everyone's mind.
a. continue
b. continues
24.  Juan or Julian ____________ the conference room each week.
a. prepare
b. prepares
25.  Not one of the performers ____________ at the party after the concert.
a. were
b. was
26.  The results of the election ____________ not available for two days.
a. were
b. was
27.  When there ____________ thunderstorms approaching, we are always reminded of the threat of tornadoes.
a. were
b. was
28. Two appetizers or one main course___________ all I need for lunch.
a. is
b. are
29. The grapes of wrath________ a story about the Great Depression.
a. is
b. are
30. My partner, in addition to his customers, __________ the new way the company is run.
a. like
b. likes

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

PPT on the pilgrims

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Friday, March 12, 2010

Journal HW due Sunday

Journal writing:
Macbeth is fascinated with the witches’ prophecies, particularly with the one about him becoming king. Create your own soliloquy as Macbeth and describe your feelings about the prophecies and what they entail.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

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The Kite Runner vocabulary chapters 21-25
This is the vocabulary list that you will be tested on on Tuesday

Thursday, February 11, 2010

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This document is your powerpoint presentation on William Shakespeare's Macbeth.