Sentence Correction Flashcards

1
Q

More

A

2 things

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2
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Most

A

3 or more

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3
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5 deadly pronouns

A

It, its, they, them, their

Each time, verify that pronoun has antecedent, matches in #, and is unambiguous and logical

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4
Q

Considered asXXXXXXX XXX

A

INCORRECT!

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5
Q

Only

A

Make sure it makes sense with placement and doesn’t preclude person from doing anything else

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6
Q

A number of

A

Are

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7
Q

The number ____

A

Is

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8
Q

Seems like

A

INCORRECT

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9
Q

Like

A

Compares nouns

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10
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As

A

Compares verbs and clauses

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11
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Between

A

Two things

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12
Q

Where

A

Can ONLY be used for places

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13
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How to modify people

A

Can ONLY use who. Not that or which

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14
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Enough

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Must be followed by an infinitive or “for”

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