Criticized Horseracing
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Appendix W
Comprehensive Grammar
Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix V by entering the correct sentence choice (a or b) for each number as well as an explanation of why you made that choice.
Subject-verb agreement | 1a. Did you know a famous animal-rights activist has criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved?1b. Did you know a famous animal-rights activist have criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved? | Subject-verbagreement | 2a. Peer editing academic papers require critical-thinking skills and diplomacy.2b. Peer editing academic papers requires critical-thinking skills and diplomacy. | Subject-verbagreement | …show more content…
3a. Vitamins that are sold in a health-food store are not regulated by the Foodand Drug Administration.3b. Vitamins that are sold in a health-food store is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 4a. John has become a rather good actor.4b John has became a rather good actor. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 5a. Some athletes have taken drug tests to prove they are not on steroids.5b. Some athletes have took drug tests to prove they are not on steroids. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 6a. I lay my book on the table, but now I cannot find it.6b. I laid my book on the table, but now I cannot find it. | Using thecorrect form of be and have in the present tense | 7a. I was interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunitystill exists.7b. I am interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunity still exists. | Verb formand verb tense | 8a. Since American Idol premiered on television, many talented contestants have appeared on the show.8b. Since American Idol premiered on television, many talented contestants appeared on the show. | Verb formand verb tense | 9a. The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as burial sites for their leaders.9b. The ancient Egyptians have built pyramids as burial sites for their leaders. | Identifying antecedents | 10a. The antecedent in the following sentence is students: Students in online classes have to be organized to keep up with their assignments.10b. The antecedent in the following sentence is class: Students in online classes have to be organized to keep up with their assignments. | Identifying antecedents | 11a.
The antecedent in the following sentence is Doctors: Doctors should schedule more time for patients so they do not spend so much time in the waiting room.11b. The antecedent in the following sentence is patients: Doctors should schedule more time for patients so they do not spend so much time in the waiting room. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement | 12a. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test-drives them.12b. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test-drives it. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement | 13a. Most presenters spoke without looking at his or her notes.13b. Most presenters spoke without looking at their notes. | Pronoun- antecedentagreement | 14a. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if they are new.14b. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if it is new. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 15a. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed their reports.15b. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed his or her reports. …show more content…
| Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 16a. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library.16b. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for his or her video library. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 17a.
Each of the applicants must submit his or her completed form to the interviewer.17b. Each of the applicants must submit their completed forms to the interviewer. | Pronoun case | 18a. My brother knows more about technology than me.18b. My brother knows more about technology than I. | Pronoun case | 19a. Please send an invitation to Bob and she.19b. Please send an invitation to Bob and her. | Pronoun case | 20a. My best friend and I are going to Hawaii this summer.20b. My best friend and me are going to Hawaii this summer. | Pronoun casefor who and whom | 21a. Who was the star of last year’s award-winning movie?21b. Whom was the star of last year’s award-winning movie? | Pronoun casefor who and whom | 22a. To who should we send the letter of commendation?22b. To whom should we send the letter of commendation? | Pronoun case for who andwhom | 23a. Jon Bon Jovi, who is a well-known singer and actor, once owned an arena football team.23b. Jon Bon Jovi, whom is a well-known singer and actor, once owned an arena football team. | Vaguepronouns | 24a. When the car hit a tree, it made a terrible noise.24b. The car made a terrible noise as it crashed into a tree.
| Vague pronouns | 25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities. |
Appendix W
Comprehensive Grammar
Read the following sentences, and focus on the grammar area specified in the left column. Then, complete Appendix V by entering the correct sentence choice (a or b) for each number as well as an explanation of why you made that choice.
Subject-verb agreement | 1a. Did you know a famous animal-rights activist has criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved?1b. Did you know a famous animal-rights activist have criticized horseracing because of the dangers involved? | Subject-verbagreement | 2a. Peer editing academic papers require critical-thinking skills and diplomacy.2b. Peer editing academic papers requires critical-thinking skills and diplomacy. | Subject-verbagreement | …show more content…
3a. Vitamins that are sold in a health-food store are not regulated by the Foodand Drug Administration.3b. Vitamins that are sold in a health-food store is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 4a. John has become a rather good actor.4b John has became a rather good actor. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 5a. Some athletes have taken drug tests to prove they are not on steroids.5b. Some athletes have took drug tests to prove they are not on steroids. | Using regularand irregular verbs | 6a. I lay my book on the table, but now I cannot find it.6b. I laid my book on the table, but now I cannot find it. | Using thecorrect form of be and have in the present tense | 7a. I was interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunitystill exists.7b. I am interested in working on the presidential campaign if the opportunity still exists. | Verb formand verb tense | 8a. Since American Idol premiered on television, many talented contestants have appeared on the show.8b. Since American Idol premiered on television, many talented contestants appeared on the show. | Verb formand verb tense | 9a. The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as burial sites for their leaders.9b. The ancient Egyptians have built pyramids as burial sites for their leaders. | Identifying antecedents | 10a. The antecedent in the following sentence is students: Students in online classes have to be organized to keep up with their assignments.10b. The antecedent in the following sentence is class: Students in online classes have to be organized to keep up with their assignments. | Identifying antecedents | 11a.
The antecedent in the following sentence is Doctors: Doctors should schedule more time for patients so they do not spend so much time in the waiting room.11b. The antecedent in the following sentence is patients: Doctors should schedule more time for patients so they do not spend so much time in the waiting room. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement | 12a. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test-drives them.12b. When a driver wants to buy a new vehicle, he or she usually test-drives it. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement | 13a. Most presenters spoke without looking at his or her notes.13b. Most presenters spoke without looking at their notes. | Pronoun- antecedentagreement | 14a. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if they are new.14b. You may rent a movie or a video game for just one night if it is new. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 15a. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed their reports.15b. Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed his or her reports. …show more content…
| Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 16a. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for their video library.16b. Anyone who requests a copy of the game may have it for his or her video library. | Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns | 17a.
Each of the applicants must submit his or her completed form to the interviewer.17b. Each of the applicants must submit their completed forms to the interviewer. | Pronoun case | 18a. My brother knows more about technology than me.18b. My brother knows more about technology than I. | Pronoun case | 19a. Please send an invitation to Bob and she.19b. Please send an invitation to Bob and her. | Pronoun case | 20a. My best friend and I are going to Hawaii this summer.20b. My best friend and me are going to Hawaii this summer. | Pronoun casefor who and whom | 21a. Who was the star of last year’s award-winning movie?21b. Whom was the star of last year’s award-winning movie? | Pronoun casefor who and whom | 22a. To who should we send the letter of commendation?22b. To whom should we send the letter of commendation? | Pronoun case for who andwhom | 23a. Jon Bon Jovi, who is a well-known singer and actor, once owned an arena football team.23b. Jon Bon Jovi, whom is a well-known singer and actor, once owned an arena football team. | Vaguepronouns | 24a. When the car hit a tree, it made a terrible noise.24b. The car made a terrible noise as it crashed into a tree.
| Vague pronouns | 25a. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This increasing pollution is a big problem for many cities.25b. Air pollution normally increases along with population growth. This is a big problem for many cities. |