Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.
Answer(s): B
The problem with this sentence is the misplacement of the clause that describes jewelry. By placing "...including watches, necklaces, and earrings." after "classes" the reader gets the impression that the classes involve different types of jewelry. By moving the clause, choice B and choice C improve the sentence. However, choice C commits the error of using a plural form of "to be" (i.e. are) to refer to a collective noun like jewelry that demands a singular verb (i.e. is). Only choice B places the clause correctly after "jewelry" and ensures that the verb agrees with the subject.
Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.There are many reasons to see I Heart Huckabees, Jason Schwartzman's performance being one reason.
Answer(s): E
The correct answer is E. A has "being" and is redundant to boot. B and D are run-ons. C is semicolon misuse:the semicolon is not followed by an independent clause.
Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.Fraternities are a great way to make friends and learn important lessons of loyalty and compassion.
Answer(s): A
The original sentence is correct as written. There is no need to change the verb form or tense. Choice A is correct.
Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.Lindsey knows that the reason people dislike her is because of her being a Philadelphia Phillies fan.
Answer(s): C
The correct answer is C. A, D, and E all use "being" incorrectly. B is redundant and therefore not concise: you don't need to say "the reason" and "because," one or the other will do.
Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.Sports commentators often provide informative and witty insight during games that enhance the sports- watching experience.
The problem with this sentence is that the second action verb (i.e. enhance) needs to be singular (i.e.enhances) because this verb refers to "insight." Some readers may believe that because there are two characteristics to the insight (i.e. informative and witty) there should be a plural form of the verb. Choice C and choice D correct this agreement error of the verb; however, choice D is wordy. Obviously fans are the ones who watch sports, so why restate this? Choice C therefore is most direct and grammatically sound.
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