Writing Workshop: Exploring Argument

Question 1

Which best describes a rule for subject-verb agreement?

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C: Singular subjects have singular verbs.

Question 2

Read the paragraph. [1] Ji-yoo is brainstorming topics for a term paper for her history class. [2] Although she wants to get started as soon as possible, she also wants to choose a subject she’s passionate about. [3] She’s strongly considering writing about Sally Ride, because he was the first woman from the United States to go to space. [4] Ji-yoo might also write about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to fly a plane, but that would require more background research. [5] If she decides to write about Marie Curie, she could use the research she did for a project about radiation for Chemistry class. [6] Some options is better than others, but by choosing carefully in advance, Ji-yoo thinks she’ll get a better grade in the end. Which sentences have errors?

Question 3

Read the sentences.Horses from the ranches gallops in the nearby fields. The horses often chase rabbits, squirrels, or possum.Which is the best way to fix the subject-verb agreement error in these sentences?

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D: Change “gallops” to “gallop”

Question 4

Read the paragraph.[1] Our house was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. [2] It was common for an enslaved person to stop there on their way to the North. [3] The Underground Railroad were a network of hiding places. [4] The cellar beneath our house has a secret door that was installed to trick enslavers.Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement error?

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C: sentence 3

Question 5

Read the sentences. Jaden was intent on fixing the bicycle ______. He didn’t want any help from Pierre or Borja. Which best fits in the blank?

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D: himself

Question 6

Read the paragraph.[1] Alejandro’s guidance counselor is helping him plan his schedule for next year. [2] She suggests that he take AP Chemistry and AP French to improve his chances of getting into college. [3] Neither he nor his parents think he’ll have time to do the work for both courses. [4] Each of the teachers teach in a different way.Which sentence has an indefinite-pronoun verb agreement error?

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D: sentence 4

Question 7

Read the sentence. Allie considered it carefully, and ______ decided to train for the marathon herself.Which type of pronoun would best complete the sentence?

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B: subjective

Question 8

Read the sentence. At the performance tonight, I am going to perform a jazz piece that I choreographed ______! Which best fits in the blank?

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C: myself

Question 9

Read the paragraph.[1] Alejandro’s guidance counselor is helping him plan his schedule for next year. [2] She suggests that he take AP Chemistry and AP French to improve his chances of getting into college. [3] Neither he nor his parents think he’ll have time to do the work for both courses. [4] Each of the teachers teach in a different way.Which sentence has an indefinite-pronoun verb agreement error?

Question 10

Read the paragraph.[1] This year, the Linden High School debate team is bigger than ever. [2] Neither the students nor the faculty advisors have much experience, but it’s a smart, capable, argumentative group! [3] As a team, we’ve tried to make a schedule that allows her to study, prepare, and scrimmage. [4] Only one of us is able to practice on Thursdays or Fridays, which can be inconvenient. [5] Even so, we feel prepared and excited for this year’s tournaments. [6] Our first debate is on October 10th, and each of us are looking forward to it.Select the combination of sentences which contain grammar errors:

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B: sentence 3 and sentence 6

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