English Grammar Quiz 10

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(Point of view - tense) I was running down the sidewalk when suddenly, I am surrounded by a pack of dogs.

I was running down the sidewalk when suddenly, I was surrounded by a pack of dogs.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(Conciseness) when we were in Israel, we saw Golgotha and the Garden Tomb.

In Israel, we saw Golgotha and the Garden Tomb.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(point of view - voice) because they wanted to learn how to scuba dive, and instruction course was taken by them.

They took an instruction course to learn how to scuba dive.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(emphasis) I will always remember you fondly, as well.

I will, as well, always remember you fondly.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(conciseness) William Cowper, who is remembered as both a hymn writer, and a pre-romantic poet, suffered periods of mental depression during his entire life.

William Cowper, both a hymn writer, and pre-romantic poet, suffered periods of mental depression, all his life.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(point of view - mood) If Smolinski were in the game and was playing his best, he would catch that ball.

If Smolenski were in the game and were playing his best, he would catch that ball.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(Variety) I learned to swim last summer. I hope to learn the backstroke this summer. I plan to learn water rescue techniques in theffuturefuture future.

Last summer, I learn to swim. I hope to learn the backstroke this summer. In the future, I plan to learn water rescue techniques.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(point of view - person) When a student begins to study more, you can plan to improve your grades.

When a student begins to study more, he can plan to improve his grades.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(conciseness) They wanted to earn some extra money, so they started a lawnmowing business.

To earn some extra money, they started a lawn mowing business.

Some of the following sentences might be acceptable in isolation from other sentences, but in context they would need to be improved. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence that shows improvement in the area mentioned in parentheses at the beginning of the sentence.

(point of view-number) Each team member is responsible for their portion of the project.

Each team member is responsible for his portion of the project.