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WC #13-15

Word Crimes

QuestionAnswer
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence: It is raining outside I will bring my umbrella with me. outside
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence: She doesn't understand algebra therefore, she will probably not pass the math final. algebra
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence: She had very high grades in high school she applied to Harvard University. school
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence: There is a lot of financial aid available you just have to know where to look for it. availble
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence: Hopefully, the weather will change soon otherwise, the whole summer will go by without the sun shining. soon
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence (or is there none): He wanted to take a walk, so we drove to Niagara Falls and walked around the park. no semicolon
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence (or is there none): She did the laundry she used up the last of the laundry detergent. 1st laundry
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence (or is there none): They finished digging in the garden and planting flowers it looked beautiful. flowers
Which word does the semicolon belong after in this sentence (or is there none): My favorite flower is forget-me-nots even though some people consider it a weed no semicolon
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: I couldn’t barely hear my baby brother crying for his bottle. I could barely hear my baby brother crying for his bottle.
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: Doris doesn’t have no more time to practice her trumpet. Doris doesn’t have any more time to practice her trumpet.
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: We hadn’t scarcely enough orange juice for the family at breakfast. We didn’t have enough orange juice for the family at breakfast.
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: We don’t need no education. We don’t need any education.
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: It really does not make no difference to them. It really does not make a difference to them.
Fix the sentence so there are no double negatives: Harry doesn’t have no reason to complain. Harry doesn’t have any reason to complain.
Put the verb in parentheses into the future perfect simple or future perfect continuous: I came to live in Spain in 1993. Next year I (be) here 20 years. will have been
Put the verb in parentheses into the future perfect simple or future perfect continuous: Do you think you (finish) writing that report by the time I get back? will have finished
Put the verb in parentheses into the future perfect simple or future perfect continuous: I'm tired of waiting for him. Soon we (wait) here for an hour. will have been waiting
Change the sentence into the past tense: He might be able to do it. He might have been able to do it.
Change the sentence into the past tense: My car won't start. My car wouldn't start.
Change the sentence into the past tense: I must get going. I'm late. I had to get going. I was late.
Put the verb in parentheses into the past simple or past perfect: She (be) a teacher before she became a journalist. was
Put the verb in parentheses into the past simple or past perfect: Michael had a black eye. It looked as if he (be) in a fight. had been
Put the verb in parentheses into the past simple or past perfect: While I was away on holiday, my sister (fall) ill and I had to come home. fell
Change the sentence into the correct passive tense: They've just repaired the bridge in the park. The bridge in the park was just repaired.
Change the sentence into the correct passive tense: Someone stole my bike while I was in the shop. My bike was stolen while I was in the shop.
Change the sentence into the correct passive tense: My lawyer informed me of the changes to the contract. I was informed by my lawyer of the changes to the contract.
Created by: cstudy135
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