Some of the following sentences contain unnecessary shifts in time or person. Identify whether
each sentence is correct or includes a shift; then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate the
shift in time or person. Keep the logic of the sentence in mind when revising.
Students need to work hard if you want to earn good grades. (correct, shift)
What will be an ideal response?
shift in person
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The students waited for the instructor, but he never showed up.
a) run-on sentence b) comma splice c) correct sentence
Alex walked into the tiny office and stared nervously at the computer
In the following sentences, identify all adjectives by writing "Adj" above them, and identify all adverbs by writing "Adv" above them.
From the choices below, which is an example of sensing (as opposed to intuition), as described
in FOCUS? a. looking for quick insights. b. reading between the lines. c. following instructions. d. seeking out teachers who encourage independent thinking.
Circle the correct verb form in parentheses to match the rest of the sentence
My landlord has (chose, chosen) the wrong paint for my apartment. What will be an ideal response?