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Question 1

“take out the trash” his mother shouted

Answer 1

imperative

Question 2

these are three attributes that every man should have: humility, compassion, and courage

Answer 2

oxford comma

Question 3

jerry’s preoccupation with video games was unnerving because he would simply not quit playing despite a repeated attempt by his parents to get him involved with other hobbies including reading and sports

Answer 3

run on

Question 4

he decided to quickly run to the store

Answer 4

split infinitive

Question 5

the sun slowly set beyond the horizon, it had been a magical day.

Answer 5

comma splice

Question 6

san Francisco. what a town

Answer 6

fragment

Question 7

his wife, the iridescently charming lady speaking to the overflow audience, was the love of his life

Answer 7

appositive

Question 8

looking back on his younger days

Answer 8

geround

Question 9

sharon and sue were inseparable. the energetic young student was always hanging around her best friend.

Answer 9

hangling modifier

Question 10

located at the corner of birch ave. and elm st., his house was the biggest on the block

Answer 10

cumulative