English 101
Practice Examination
Read the following groups of words. Correct any and all errors with subject-verb agreement, run-ons, pronouns, punctuation, modifiers, parallelism, or usage. If the group of words is a fragment, place an “F” in the blank next to the number. If a sentence is correct, place a “C” in the blank. If necessary, rewrite the sentence below the incorrect one. You do not need to rewrite the fragments.
(1) There are three things every person must know about bikes, including: chains, tires, and pedals. (2) If a person does not understand these things they will not be able fix any problems that arise. (3) Even with the smallest bike. (4) These things are important. (5) One simple minded person is all it takes to mess up a very useful vehicle. (6) In order to understand bike mechanics properly, one has to study books, practice often, and listening to experts helps too. (7) Following these principles, a persons ability to fix bikes can improve dramatically.
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(1) Greenville Elementary Schoool in Wilmington Delaware is the best school I have ever attended. (2) The teachers were smart, the students were nice, and the janitors kept things clean. (3) Sometimes, I got so excited to go to school that I actually made myself sick; but as I said, the janitors were there to clean up after me, I really appreciated that. (4) One thing I will never forget about the place is it's large cafeteria, it was so big! (5) The principal with the big nose use to hold her fingers up in the air to signal which grade's could go to there classrooms. (6) I never understood why we all had to meet there every morning, but the system seemed to work. (7) I only wish that I hadn't burned the place down that day I was playing with matches too close to the schools propane tank.
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