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Problem #1Problem #1The New England colonies, that were under the Puritan influence, had laws banning Christmas celebrations.

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Problem #2Problem #2I found this great Christmas poem, Christmas at Grandma’s House in the book I got last year, Chicken Soup for the Christmas Soul.

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Problem #3Problem #3When I was about nine years old, I was beginning to question if there was a Santa Claus I was almost sure he wasn’t real.

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Problem #4Problem #4My grandmother bought a soft, pink doll blanket that she had found on the ground.

What type of verb is used in this sentence?

Problem #5Problem #5A handy tool at all times, the ladder is a necessity during the holiday season.

What type of sentence structure is this sentence?

Problem #6Problem #6Beautifully wrapped presents is a tradition that has been a part of Christmas almost forever.

What type of dependent clause does this sentence above contain?

Problem #7Problem #7Cutting the paper the correct size for the box you are wrapping is very important.

What type of sentence structure is the sentence above?

Problem #8Problem #8Either the coaches or one of the administrators are planning to chaperone the field trip to the Christmas tree farm.

What kind of error does this sentence contain?

Problem #9Problem #9The worst forms of child labor involve children being enslaved or forced into ilegal activities and exposed to hazardous work.

What kind of error is in this sentence?

Problem Problem #10#10The flock of geese flies in an arrow

formation as it migrates south each year.

What type of verb is used in this sentence?

Problem Problem #11#11Several national organizations work

together to promote healthy living in cities that have the highest obesity rate in the country.

What kind of pronoun begins the adjective clause in this sentence?

Problem Problem #12#12Which enemy forces showed much strength

and fortitude while striking the outer gate of the city?

What kind of pronoun is underlined in this sentence?

Problem Problem #13#13Striking the outer gate, the enemy forces

showed much strength and fortitude; however, the people within the city remained vigilant as the battle turned in their favor.

What kind of sentence structure is this sentence?

Problem Problem #14#14Some of the appetizers were arranged

around the ice sculpture, which was located in the reception hall.

What kind of pronoun is the subject of the independent clause?

Problem Problem #15#15

Since the witnesses testified to the man’s guilt, the jury rendered its verdict and sentenced him to twelve years in prison.

What is the function of the underlined word in this sentence?

Problem Problem #16#16Some businesses, like Nike, sell children

specialized shoes for team sports.

What is the function of the underlined word in this sentence?

Problem Problem #17#17To err is human; to forgive is divine.

This sentence is an example of what type of structure?

Problem Problem #18#18“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand,

you’ll find one at the end of your arm . . . As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

–Audrey Hepburn

What kind of dependent clauses are in this sentence?

Problem Problem #19#19Dear Ann,

I enjoyed meeting you at the banquet tonight, and I loved learning about your new hobby, photography. We should get together tomorrow to take pictures of the beautiful flowers in my yard. Having recently landscaped the yard with azaleas, roses, and begonias, we will have plenty of flowers. I hope I will see you soon.

love,

Amy

What kind of editing is needed to make this letter correct?

Problem Problem #20#20Either John or Tyler will remix the songs for

Taylor Swift’s long-awaited album debut.

What kind of conjunctions are used in this sentence?

Problem Problem #21#21By the time of graduation, the senior class

will have completed their projects for scholarship opportunities.

Which verb tense is used in this sentence?

Problem Problem #22#22“Choose a job you love, and you will never

have to work a day in your life.”-Confucius Proverb

What kind of sentence structure is the proverb above?

Problem Problem #23#23In Star Wars, Anakin and R2-D2 accidentally

fly into the Death Star and blow it up, saving the Naboo from the attack by Empire droids.

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Problem #24Problem #24Everyone thinks their own burden heavy.

-French proverb

What kind of error is in this proverb?