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GRAMMAR EVALUATION Directions: Repair grammar and punctuation errors in the sentences below. Correct any of these errors in the following sentences: fragments, run- on, comma splices, subject-verb agreement, comma misuse, dangling modifiers, misplaced modifiers, or non-parallel structure. 1. She decided to quit her high-pressured job, she didn’t want to develop heart trouble. (Comma splices, subject-verb agreement) She decided to quit her high-pressured job because she doesn’t want to develop heart trouble. 2. The flakes in this cereal tastes like sawdust. (Misplaced modifiers) The flakes taste like sawdust in this cereal. 3. Turning on the ignition, the car backfired. ( Dangling modifiers, non- parallel structure) When I turning on the ignition, back of the car is been firing. 4. The decisions of the judge seems questionable. ( Subject-verb agreement, misplaced modifiers) The judge decisions seem questionable 5. Earlier in the day, she took a taxi to the airport. Knowing that her time was limited. (Comma splice) When known that her time was limited, she took a taxi to the airport earlier in that day. 6. You must observe all the rules of the game, even if you do not always agree with it. (Comma splice) You must observe all the rules of the game even if you don’t always agree with it. 7. Because he never fully realized how important a college education could be.

(Fragments) Because he never fully realized how important a college education could be, he regret it now. 8. When he asked for a raise, his boss fired him. (Run-on, dangling modifies) When he asked for a raise salary, his boss fired him. 9. Ruth begins each day with warm-up exercises, a long run, and taking a hot shower. ( Non- parallel structure) Ruth begins each of her day with warm- up exercises, a long run, and take a hot shower. 10. When only three years old, my father taught me to play baseball. (Dangling modifiers) When I was only three years old, my father taught me to play baseball. 11. No one in the class is better at computer programming than him. (Misplaced modifiers) No one in the class is better than him at computer programming. 12. Luckily someone offered me a ride to class, otherwise, I would have been late. (Comma misuse) Luckily someone offered me a ride to class, otherwise I would have been late. 13. He started taking pictures in college. Which led to commercial photography after he graduated. (Comma splice) He started taking pictures in college, which led to commercial photography after he graduated. 14. I’ll admit that I should have asked you, however, you never returned my calls. (Comma misuse) I’ll admit that I should have asked you, however you never returned my calls.

15. Everyone has their own opinion about the true meaning of reconciliation. (Run-ons) About the true meaning of reconciliation, everyone has their own opinion. 16. If the salesman wanted to sell us a new sofa. (Misplace modifier, fragments) If the salesman wanted to sell a new sofa on us, he should use persuasive technique. 17. Marie is a responsible person who follow her heart and with great enthusiasm. (Run-ons) Marie is a responsible person. Who follow her heart and with great enthusiasm. 18. I cannot tell you how the movie ended, I fell asleep after the first hour. (Subject- verb agreement, comma misuse) I cannot tell you how the movie ended because I fell asleep after the first hour. 19. I noticed the beautiful colors of the autumn leaves walking down the street. (Run-ons) While I am walking down the street, I noticed the beautiful color of the autumn leaves. 20. Our chores are to take out the trash, to dust the furniture, and vacuuming the carpet. (Non- parallel structure) Our chores are to take out the trash, to dust the furniture and to vacuum the carpet. Our chores are taking out the trash, dusting the furniture and vacuuming the carpet. 21. Having failed her history exam, the teacher suggested she get a tutor. (Dangling modifier) She had been failed her history exam; the teacher suggested she get a tutor. 22. One of the history students know the correct answer.

23. Each person who wants to go to the play should buy their ticket now. 24. I put the birthday present in the car with the yellow ribbon. (Misplace modifier) I put the birthday present with the yellow ribbon in the car. 25. He set the letter on the table so that he would remember to mail it. (Run- ons) He set the letter on the table, so that he would remember to mail it. 26. Feeling tired from the long trip the man decided to stop driving and take a quick nap. (Run-ons) Feeling tired from the long trip, so the man decided to to stop driving and take a quick nap. 27. Since I like to eat fresh spinach out of our garden. (Fragment) Since I like to eat fresh spinach out of our garden, I don’t need to get to the market. 28. The cartoon character has a big belly, white hair, and he wears a red cap. (Non- parallel structure) The cartoon character has a big belly, has a white hair and he wears a red cap. 29. Anyone who wants to see their grade should send a request by e-mail 30. There is a swing in my backyard attached to a tree. 31. I tried to explain the situation to Jerry during history class. This annoyed our professor. 32. Entering the cold, chilly room without any hesitation. 33. After adding three cups of ground chickpeas, the pot should be heated. 34. Because Laura and her sister always fight, she decided to move out of the house. 35. I want to go to the concert, however, I don’t think that I have the money.

36. To read a novel is more interesting than watching a movie. 37. Jed and Marie went downtown to shop for clothes to eat at a restaurant and to see a play. 38. The basketball team is having their best season this year. 39. The instructor said that she expected us to do well on the exam during her lecture. 40. Trying to get a tan, the seagulls annoyed the girl on the beach. 41. A big bag of gold coins are hidden behind the sofa in the cabin. 42. Sheila gave great advice to Tom, he could not thank her enough....