unit 2, lesson 3 green team 11.12.14. writing multiple choice: sentence corrections unit 2

Unit 2, Lesson 3Green Team11.12.14

Writing Multiple Choice: Sentence CorrectionsUnit 2

Review: Sentence Corrections

1. One of the great literary artists of the 19th century was Gustave Flaubert known for his obsession with the writer’s craft.

A. century was Gustave Flaubert known for his obsession with the writer’s craft

B. century, Gustave Flaubert’s obsession with the writer’s craft was well known

C. century, Gustave Flaubert was known for his obsession with the writer’s craft

D. century, Gustave Flaubert, known for his obsession with the writer’s craft

E. century was Gustave Flaubert: known for his obsession with the writer’s craft

Review: Sentence Corrections

C is correct

This sentence fragment is best corrected by moving the verb was and inserting a comma after the introductory phrase describing Flaubert.

Review: Sentence Corrections

2. The amount of water used by Americans can be reduced by turning off faucets when not in use, decreasing time spent in showers, and running washing machines less frequently.

A. and running washing machinesB. and if they run washing machinesC. also by running washing machinesD. and washing machines being runE. and if there ran washing machines

Review: Sentence Corrections

A is correct

Make sure that all three items in the series are parallel. The first two begin with gerunds (-ing verbs), so A is correct.

Don’t be confused by the word washing. It is part of the noun washing machine and cannot be called upon to function in any other way in this sentence.

Review: Sentence Corrections

3. Having exceptionally clear waters and active underwater life, the directors chose Cozumel as a prospective site for their next documentary on scuba diving.

A. Having exceptionally clear waters and active underwater life, the directors chose Cozumel

B. Directors who chose Cozumel for its exceptionally clear waters and active underwater life seeing it

C. Cozumel’s exceptionally clear waters and active underwater life led directors to choose it

D. Because its waters are clear and it has active underwater life, directors chose Cozumel

E. Based on its clear waters and active underwater life, Cozumel, which was chosen by directors,

Review: Sentence Corrections

C is correct

Eliminate all answers that begin with misplaced modifiers: A and D

Next, eliminate answer choices that do not create complete sentences: B and E

Strategy: Understand Common Mistakes

• Complete Sentence Corrections #5 in the Kaplan Grammar Packet

Reading: Long PassagesUnit 2

Strategy: Mark the Long Passages

• Read the passage that is an excerpt from a short story written by Louisa May Alcott• Turn to pages 565-566 to answer the questions

that relate to the passage.

VocabularyUnit 2

Sentence Completion Practice

20. Though a __ of four campaigns, he had never seen action on the front lines.21. The __ of the early morning light __ the room, making it larger and cozier at once.22. As a(n) __ of the original team, Mickey had free __ for all their games.23. From his __ manner, we could all tell that he was of __ birth.

Sentence Completion Practice

24. The presence of armed guards __ us from doing anything disruptive.25. A careful __ of the house revealed no clues.26. For his diligent work in astronomy, Professor Wilson was __ at the banquet as __ of the Year.27. Because of his __ sense of his own importance, Larry often tried to __ our activities.

After making predictions, turn to page 98 to select your answers.

17. supplement (noun)

•something added to complete a thing

•synonyms: addition, additive

18. evoke (verb)

•to call up (e.g., memories or feelings); to draw forth

•synonyms: arouse, awaken, conjure

19. repute (verb)

•to consider, believe

•synonyms: presume, deem

20. stringent (adjective)

•rigorously binding or exacting; strict

•synonyms: tough, demanding, harsh

21. insolent (adjective)

•insulting in manner or speech

•synonyms: abusive, discourteous, rude

22. tact (noun)

•skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

•synonyms: sensitivity, discretion

23. constituent (noun)

•serving to make up a thing; component

•synonyms: element, fraction, part