Sentence Correction-Basic Error Types

Question 1

Modifiers (Spot, Rule)

Answer 1

Spot: Look for descriptive phrases separated by commas, at the beginning or end of the sentence. Rule: A modifier must be as close as possible to the thing it describes.

Question 2

Idioms (Spot, Rule)

Answer 2

Spot: Look for your idiom triggers. Rule: Each idiom has a rule (word and/or structure). Memorize the rules.

Question 3

Pronoun (Spot, Rule)

Answer 3

Spot: Look for Pronouns in the underlined part of the sentence. Rule: A pronoun must clearly and correctly refer to one thing.

Question 4

Comparisons (Spot, Rule)

Answer 4

Spot: Look for words that logically indicate a comparison. Rule: A comparison must be logical and balanced.

Question 5

Lists (Spot, Rule)

Answer 5

Spot: Look for lists of two or three things Rule: A list must be logically and structurally consistent.

Question 6

Verbs (Spot, Rule)

Answer 6

Spot: Look for descriptive phrases separated by commas in the middle of the sentence. Rule: A verb must agree logically and numerically with its subject.

Question 7

6 Basic Error Types

Answer 7

MIPCLV Modifiers Idioms Pronouns Comparsions Lists Verbs