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Practice Problems Ge5

The document contains a list of sentences that illustrate various grammatical errors, such as fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, and dangling modifiers. Each sentence is followed by a classification of the error type. Additionally, there are advanced sentences that showcase complex structures and vivid imagery.

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Practice Problems Ge5

The document contains a list of sentences that illustrate various grammatical errors, such as fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, and dangling modifiers. Each sentence is followed by a classification of the error type. Additionally, there are advanced sentences that showcase complex structures and vivid imagery.

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22.

The phone rang loudly I answered


1. Although she studied all night for the immediately.
exam. 23. While cooking in the kitchen, a loud noise
2. The dog barked loudly it scared the startled her.
neighbors. 24. The essay was well-written it needed a
3. He ran to the store, he forgot his wallet at few minor edits.
home. 25. I tried to call you, no one picked up.
4. Walking through the museum, the 26. Sitting on the windowsill, the cat watched
paintings seemed incredibly lifelike. the birds outside.
5. She almost fed the cat every morning 27. While playing the violin, the music sheet
before work. fell off the stand.
6. Running late for the meeting, the traffic 28. He read the entire book in one night, it
was unbearable. was incredibly captivating.
7. I enjoy hiking in the mountains it makes 29. On my way to school.
me feel free. 30. The professor assigned extra homework,
8. The teacher explained the problem, the the students were not happy.
students were still confused. 31. She whispered softly to her friend, her
9. Exhausted from the trip, sleep was the voice was barely audible.
only thing on his mind. 32. Hoping to catch the bus, my backpack
10. The man saw a bird on his way to work was left behind.
with bright red feathers. 33. The baby cried all night the parents were
11. The sunset painted the sky with beautiful exhausted.
colors, it was a breathtaking sight. 34. Although I wanted to attend the event, but
12. Before starting the project. I had to work late.
13. He loves playing video games he spends 35. He always drives carefully, he values
hours on them daily. safety.
14. She entered the room, everyone turned to 36. Leaving the house in a hurry, my keys
look. were left on the counter.
15. Worn out and tired, the couch looked 37. The athlete trained rigorously he wanted
inviting. to win the championship.
16. The tourists visited the historic sites, they 38. The jacket was too big, I still decided to
took many photos. wear it.
17. He nearly drove his car to the grocery 39. The coffee was too hot to drink, it burned
store every single day. my tongue.
18. After finishing my assignment, the 40. She ran through the pouring rain, her
computer crashed. clothes were completely soaked.
19. My brother’s car needs repairs it won’t 41. She forgot her umbrella it started to rain
start. heavily.
20. Because of the unexpected delay. 42. Before heading to the airport, my luggage
21. She was walking her dog, a car almost hit was packed carefully.
them. 43. Despite feeling tired, the presentation
had to be completed.
44. I love reading novels, especially mystery 7. Although exhausted from the arduous
and thriller books. journey across the rugged, unrelenting
45. He worked late into the night, exhaustion terrain, sleep eluded him.
took over. 8. The scholars debated furiously over the
46. While jogging in the park, my shoelace legitimacy of the newly discovered
came untied. ancient text, it was missing several key
47. The city lights illuminated the streets, it passages.
was a beautiful sight. 9. Having waited for hours under the
48. Hoping to impress his boss, the report oppressive midday sun, beads of sweat
was submitted early. formed along his brow, his patience wore
49. The cat jumped onto the counter, my thin.
coffee spilled everywhere. 10. The colossal waves battered the ship
50. Even though I was prepared for the relentlessly, the howling wind threatened
interview. to tear the sails apart.
11. Shrouded in mist, the eerie silhouette of
the castle emerged atop the jagged cliffs,
its windows dark, its secrets untold.
12. The professor, renowned for his
50 Advanced Sentences: groundbreaking research on neural
networks, spoke in a monotonous tone,
1. Despite the overwhelming exhaustion, the students struggled to stay awake.
the ceaseless ticking of the antique 13. In the dim glow of the lantern, barely
grandfather clock in the dimly lit study. illuminating the intricate patterns on the
2. The cacophony of honking cars, ringing ancient map.
cell phones, and murmured 14. While savoring the exquisite blend of dark
conversations filled the air, the old man chocolate and espresso, a sudden
sipped his coffee in quiet contemplation. memory from childhood surfaced.
3. She wandered through the vast, ivy-clad 15. He stepped into the lavish ballroom, the
corridors of the abandoned mansion, her chandeliers cast a warm glow over
footsteps echoing ominously, her mind elegantly dressed guests, the music
was filled with fragmented memories. swelled.
4. Walking briskly through the crowded 16. The letter, written in an unfamiliar hand,
marketplace, the aroma of exotic spices arrived without warning, its contents
and sizzling street food tantalized her unsettling, its implications profound.
senses. 17. Resting against the timeworn oak tree, a
5. He glanced at the cryptic note scrawled symphony of crickets and rustling leaves
hastily in the margins of the aged filled the night air.
manuscript, his pulse quickened. 18. He spoke eloquently about the
6. The ornate chandelier, adorned with precarious balance of power in
hundreds of delicate crystals, swayed geopolitics, his audience hung on his
precariously, the candlelight flickered. every word, the gravity of the situation
was evident.
19. The aged librarian, surrounded by 30. The detective, piecing together fragments
towering bookshelves and dust-laden of the case, leaned back in his chair, the
tomes, adjusted her glasses, she realization dawned on him.
regarded the young scholar with curiosity. 31. Scattered across the marble floor, the
20. A sudden gust of wind sent the stack of shattered remnants of the priceless
carefully arranged papers into the air, the artifact reflected the dim light from the
ink-smeared pages scattered in every overhead chandelier.
direction. 32. The artist, captivated by the ever-
21. Intrigued by the cryptic symbols carved changing hues of the twilight sky, dipped
into the stone tablet, the historian's mind his brush into a deep crimson, his
raced with theories. masterpiece slowly took shape.
22. The aroma of freshly baked bread, rich 33. A labyrinth of forgotten corridors, dust-
and intoxicating, filled the cozy little coated relics, and faded murals, the
bakery, customers lined up eagerly. abandoned museum whispered stories of
23. The ink on the hastily written letter had its past.
barely dried, yet the recipient’s hands 34. The weary traveler, longing for solace,
trembled, the implications were too vast stepped into the quiet monastery, the
to comprehend. chants of monks resonated through the
24. After years of meticulous planning, the stone halls.
expedition set forth into the perilous 35. Gazing at the tattered map, leading to an
jungle, the dense foliage swallowed them uncharted island where legends spoke of
whole. lost civilizations and untold riches.
25. The ancient tome, bound in worn leather 36. The autumn leaves, golden and crimson,
and etched with golden inscriptions, danced in the crisp breeze, the world felt
rested atop the mahogany desk, the momentarily suspended in time.
candlelight flickered ominously. 37. The astronomer peered through the
26. He struggled to maintain composure, his telescope, an undiscovered celestial
heartbeat quickened, his palms grew body emerged in the vastness of space, it
clammy, the weight of the decision was unlike anything seen before.
pressed upon him. 38. The newly appointed ambassador, fluent
27. Watching from the observation deck, the in six languages and an expert in
bustling city stretched endlessly beneath international relations, delivered her
the crimson hues of the setting sun. speech, the audience was enthralled.
28. Despite the meticulous calculations and 39. Carved into the cavern walls, mysterious
exhaustive simulations, the outcome was inscriptions that spoke of an ancient
wildly unpredictable, the project prophecy.
remained in jeopardy. 40. The ocean stretched endlessly, its
29. The symphony’s crescendo surged surface shimmering beneath the full
through the grand concert hall, the moon, the waves whispered secrets of
violinist, lost in her art, played with an the deep.
almost ethereal intensity.
41. She entered the lavish study, the 2. CS – (Comma Splice) The cacophony of
bookshelves lined with rare manuscripts, honking cars, ringing cell phones, and
the scent of aged paper filled the air. murmured conversations filled the air, the
42. The soldier, hardened by years of battle, old man sipped his coffee in quiet
gazed at the battlefield, the remnants of contemplation.
war painted a grim picture. 3. FS – (Fused Sentence) She wandered
43. Caught in the throes of indecision, the through the vast, ivy-clad corridors of the
gravity of his choices weighed heavily on abandoned mansion, her footsteps
his mind. echoing ominously, her mind was filled
44. He grasped the rusted key, its edges worn with fragmented memories.
smooth by time, the lock before him held 4. DM – (Dangling Modifier) Walking briskly
secrets of an era long past. through the crowded marketplace, the
45. Beneath the towering monolith, its aroma of exotic spices and sizzling street
shadow stretching for miles, the food tantalized her senses. (The aroma
expedition team stood in silent awe. isn’t walking.)
46. The journalist, having uncovered a web of 5. FS – (Fused Sentence) He glanced at the
deception, hesitated before publishing cryptic note scrawled hastily in the
the article, the consequences were too margins of the aged manuscript, his pulse
great to ignore. quickened.
47. The old piano, its keys yellowed with age, 6. CS – (Comma Splice) The ornate
stood in the corner, untouched for chandelier, adorned with hundreds of
decades, yet it hummed with memories. delicate crystals, swayed precariously,
48. The city skyline, bathed in the golden light the candlelight flickered.
of dawn, shimmered in the morning haze, 7. F – (Fragment) Although exhausted from
the world seemed momentarily serene. the arduous journey across the rugged,
49. The engineer, having spent years refining unrelenting terrain, sleep eluded him.
his design, unveiled the prototype, the 8. CS – (Comma Splice) The scholars
audience murmured in astonishment. debated furiously over the legitimacy of
50. Having witnessed the grandeur of the the newly discovered ancient text, it was
cosmos through the telescope, a missing several key passages.
newfound appreciation for the universe 9. DM – (Dangling Modifier) Having waited
settled in his heart. for hours under the oppressive midday
sun, beads of sweat formed along his
brow, his patience wore thin. (Sweat isn't
waiting.)
10. FS – (Fused Sentence) The colossal
Answers: waves battered the ship relentlessly, the
1. F – (Fragment) Despite the overwhelming howling wind threatened to tear the sails
apart.
exhaustion, the ceaseless ticking of the
11. F – (Fragment) Shrouded in mist, the eerie
antique grandfather clock in the dimly lit
study. (No verb.) silhouette of the castle emerged atop the
jagged cliffs, its windows dark, its secrets (21–50 follow similar error patterns; let me know
untold. if you'd like detailed answers for all!)
12. CS – (Comma Splice) The professor,
renowned for his groundbreaking
research on neural networks, spoke in a
monotonous tone, the students struggled Second Set of 50 Advanced
to stay awake.
Sentences – Answers
13. F – (Fragment) In the dim glow of the
lantern, barely illuminating the intricate
1. F – Fragment
patterns on the ancient map.
2. CS – Comma Splice
14. DM – (Dangling Modifier) While savoring
3. FS – Fused Sentence
the exquisite blend of dark chocolate and
4. DM – Dangling Modifier
espresso, a sudden memory from
5. FS – Fused Sentence
childhood surfaced. (Memory isn’t
6. CS – Comma Splice
savoring.)
7. F – Fragment
15. FS – (Fused Sentence) He stepped into
8. CS – Comma Splice
the lavish ballroom, the chandeliers cast
9. DM – Dangling Modifier
a warm glow over elegantly dressed
10. FS – Fused Sentence
guests, the music swelled.
11. F – Fragment
16. CS – (Comma Splice) The letter, written in
12. CS – Comma Splice
an unfamiliar hand, arrived without
13. F – Fragment
warning, its contents unsettling, its
14. DM – Dangling Modifier
implications profound.
15. FS – Fused Sentence
17. DM – (Dangling Modifier) Resting against
16. CS – Comma Splice
the timeworn oak tree, a symphony of
17. DM – Dangling Modifier
crickets and rustling leaves filled the night
18. CS – Comma Splice
air.
19. CS – Comma Splice
18. CS – (Comma Splice) He spoke
20. F – Fragment
eloquently about the precarious balance
21. DM – Dangling Modifier
of power in geopolitics, his audience hung
22. CS – Comma Splice
on his every word, the gravity of the
23. CS – Comma Splice
situation was evident.
24. FS – Fused Sentence
19. CS – (Comma Splice) The aged librarian,
25. CS – Comma Splice
surrounded by towering bookshelves and
26. FS – Fused Sentence
dust-laden tomes, adjusted her glasses,
27. DM – Dangling Modifier
she regarded the young scholar with
28. CS – Comma Splice
curiosity.
29. F – Fragment
20. F – (Fragment) A sudden gust of wind sent
30. CS – Comma Splice
the stack of carefully arranged papers
31. CS – Comma Splice
into the air, the ink-smeared pages
32. DM – Dangling Modifier
scattered in every direction.
33. FS – Fused Sentence
34. FS – Fused Sentence 5. When the storm arrived, the villagers took
35. CS – Comma Splice shelter in their homes, and the streets
36. DM – Dangling Modifier became eerily silent.
37. FS – Fused Sentence 6. He had rehearsed the speech multiple
38. CS – Comma Splice times, yet when the moment arrived, his
39. F – Fragment voice trembled with nervousness.
40. FS – Fused Sentence 7. As the fire roared through the forest, the
41. FS – Fused Sentence animals fled in terror while the firefighters
42. DM – Dangling Modifier struggled to contain the blaze.
43. F – Fragment 8. She enjoyed painting landscapes, and
44. CS – Comma Splice she often found inspiration in the
45. CS – Comma Splice changing seasons.
46. DM – Dangling Modifier 9. The book lay open on the desk, its pages
47. CS – Comma Splice fluttering in the breeze that slipped
48. DM – Dangling Modifier through the cracked window.
49. CS – Comma Splice 10. Because she had forgotten her umbrella,
50. DM – Dangling Modifier she arrived at the meeting completely
drenched.
11. The melody was hauntingly beautiful, and
it lingered in his mind long after the
performance ended.
12. Though he was exhausted, he continued
writing, determined to finish the novel
before dawn.
13. A sudden gust of wind tore through the
garden, scattering petals across the
stone pathway.
14. They had waited for hours, but the train
still had not arrived, so they decided to
take a taxi instead.
1. Beneath the towering cliffs, the waves 15. Since the bridge had collapsed, the
crashed violently against the rocks, travelers were forced to find an alternate
sending sprays of saltwater into the air. route.
2. She read the ancient manuscript by 16. The scientist presented his findings
candlelight, but she struggled to decipher confidently, yet the panel remained
the faded ink. skeptical of his conclusions.
3. Although the roads were treacherous, 17. If she had studied harder, she might have
they continued their journey, for they had passed the exam, but now she had to
no other choice. retake it.
4. The night sky, shimmering with a 18. The clock ticked steadily on the mantel,
thousand stars, stretched endlessly marking the slow passage of time.
above them.
19. As the detective examined the crime 33. The play was a success, for the audience
scene, he noticed something unusual, gave a standing ovation at the final
and his instincts told him to investigate curtain call.
further. 34. As he wandered through the ruins, he
20. The poet found inspiration in the solitude imagined the stories of those who had
of the mountains, where the wind once lived there.
whispered secrets through the trees. 35. The ancient clock, which had been
21. The professor lectured passionately passed down for generations, chimed
about astrophysics, yet most students solemnly at midnight.
struggled to understand the complex 36. We left the house early because we
equations. wanted to catch the sunrise at the beach.
22. Even though she was terrified, she forced 37. The historian uncovered long-lost
herself to step onto the stage and deliver documents, but he still needed to verify
her speech. their authenticity before publishing his
23. The cathedral, with its towering spires findings.
and intricate stained-glass windows, 38. The violinist played with such emotion
stood as a testament to centuries of that the audience sat in absolute silence,
craftsmanship. mesmerized by the music.
24. While the others laughed at the joke, he 39. She wanted to adopt the stray cat, yet she
remained silent, lost in his own thoughts. knew her landlord wouldn’t allow pets.
25. The artist mixed shades of blue and 40. After the long journey, they finally arrived
green, creating a masterpiece that at the village, which was nestled in a
captured the essence of the ocean. valley surrounded by mountains.
26. Because the roads were flooded, we had 41. The candle flickered as a draft swept
to take a longer route, but we eventually through the room, casting shifting
made it home safely. shadows on the walls.
27. The lights flickered, and an eerie silence 42. He was determined to win the
filled the house as the power went out. championship, so he trained tirelessly,
28. He sprinted across the finish line, gasping pushing his body to the limit.
for breath, but the victory was his. 43. Though he had prepared for months, his
29. Although the cake looked perfect, it was nerves nearly overwhelmed him as he
dry and flavorless, which disappointed stepped onto the competition stage.
the guests. 44. The lawyer presented compelling
30. The warrior, battle-scarred and weary, evidence, yet the jury remained
gazed at the setting sun, contemplating unconvinced, and the verdict was
his next move. uncertain.
31. The old oak tree, gnarled and weathered 45. When the museum doors opened, visitors
by time, stood proudly at the edge of the flooded inside, eager to see the long-lost
field. artifact.
32. While she preferred solitude, her sister 46. She closed her eyes, savoring the
thrived in the company of others, so their bittersweet memory of a time long past.
personalities often clashed.
47. His voice, deep and resonant, 53. Complex
commanded the attention of everyone in 54. Simple
the courtroom. 55. Compound-Complex
48. Since the road was blocked, they had to 56. Compound
take a detour, which added an extra hour 57. Complex
to their trip. 58. Compound
49. He stood at the top of the hill, watching 59. Simple
as the fog slowly rolled in over the valley. 60. Complex
50. If she had listened to the warnings, she 61. Compound
wouldn’t be in this situation, but now she 62. Complex
had to face the consequences. 63. Simple
64. Compound
65. Complex
66. Compound
67. Compound-Complex
68. Simple
69. Compound-Complex
70. Simple
71. Compound
72. Complex
73. Simple
74. Complex
75. Simple
76. Compound-Complex
77. Compound
78. Compound
79. Complex
80. Simple
81. Simple
82. Compound-Complex
83. Compound
84. Complex
85. Complex
86. Complex
87. Compound
88. Complex
89. Compound
90. Complex
91. Complex
92. Compound-Complex
51. Simple 93. Complex
52. Compound 94. Compound-Complex
95. Complex 12. While the others argued about the plan,
96. Simple she remained silent, lost in her own
97. Simple thoughts.
98. Compound-Complex 13. The professor assigned an extensive
99. Complex research paper, which required weeks of
100. Compound-Complex careful study.
14. The waves crashed against the shore as
seagulls circled overhead.
15. The knight, clad in shining armor, rode
through the castle gates triumphantly.
16. The scientist was nervous because the
experiment had never been attempted
50 Advanced Sentences for Sentence before.
Structure Identification 17. The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled
in the distance.
1. The moon, pale and distant, cast a soft
18. After he finished his book, he started
glow over the deserted streets.
another, for he could never resist a good
2. He wanted to buy the painting, but the
story.
price was far beyond his budget.
19. The girl, whose talent was undeniable,
3. Although the warnings were clear, many
stunned the audience with her
people ignored them and suffered the
breathtaking performance.
consequences.
20. Despite the storm, the ship continued on
4. A strong gust of wind knocked over the
its course, though the captain feared the
vase, shattering it into countless pieces.
worst.
5. The scientist, who had spent years
21. The old mansion stood abandoned at the
researching the phenomenon, was finally
edge of town, and rumors of its haunting
able to publish his findings.
spread quickly.
6. When the bell rang, the students rushed
22. As the guests arrived, the host greeted
out of the classroom, eager to start their
them warmly, offering refreshments.
weekend.
23. The machine, which had been
7. The artist mixed vibrant colors on her
malfunctioning for weeks, suddenly
palette and carefully applied each stroke
started working again.
to the canvas.
24. I love reading historical novels, but my
8. Since the roads were icy, we drove
brother prefers science fiction.
cautiously, but the journey still took
25. She walked through the dimly lit corridor,
longer than expected.
her footsteps echoing in the silence.
9. His voice trembled as he spoke, though
26. The sun rose, casting a golden glow over
he tried to appear confident.
the landscape, and birds began to sing.
10. The explorer, weary from his travels,
27. Though he tried to explain, they refused to
gazed at the ancient ruins in awe.
listen, and he eventually gave up.
11. The crowd cheered, and the band began
28. The storm raged outside, while inside, the
to play their final song.
family huddled together for warmth.
29. The castle, which had withstood 45. Although the idea seemed impossible,
countless battles, still stood proudly on the team decided to try, for they believed
the hill. in its potential.
30. The cat sat by the window, watching as 46. The chef prepared an exquisite dish,
the rain poured down. which impressed even the toughest
31. Since he had never seen snow before, he critics.
marveled at the sight of the white- 47. The students, eager to prove themselves,
covered fields. studied late into the night.
32. The pilot announced that they would land 48. The rain poured relentlessly, yet the
soon, and passengers prepared for travelers pressed forward, determined to
arrival. reach their destination.
33. Although she was exhausted, she kept 49. If you read carefully, you will notice the
working, for she had a deadline to meet. hidden clues, and the mystery will
34. The audience waited in silence as the become clearer.
conductor raised his baton. 50. The storm passed, leaving behind a trail
35. Because the book was missing several of destruction and a sky washed clean by
pages, the ending remained a mystery. the rain.
36. The magician performed an astonishing
trick, and the audience erupted in
applause.
37. As she looked at the old photographs, she Answers – Sentence Structure
was overcome with nostalgia. Identification
38. The library, filled with ancient books, had
a mysterious and enchanting 1. Simple
atmosphere. 2. Compound
39. The path wound through the dense forest, 3. Complex
leading to an unknown destination. 4. Simple
40. If the negotiations fail, the consequences 5. Complex
could be severe, but they are willing to 6. Compound-Complex
take the risk. 7. Compound
41. The soldier, weary from battle, longed for 8. Compound-Complex
the peace of home. 9. Complex
42. The flames consumed the old house as 10. Simple
firefighters struggled to contain the blaze. 11. Compound
43. The experiment failed, though the 12. Complex
scientist had meticulously followed every 13. Complex
step. 14. Simple
44. The sun dipped below the horizon, and 15. Simple
the sky was painted with hues of orange 16. Complex
and purple. 17. Compound
18. Compound-Complex
19. Complex
20. Compound-Complex
21. Compound
22. Complex
23. Complex
24. Compound
25. Simple
26. Compound
27. Compound-Complex
28. Compound
29. Complex
30. Simple
31. Complex
32. Compound
33. Compound-Complex
34. Simple
35. Complex
36. Compound
37. Complex
38. Simple
39. Simple
40. Compound-Complex
41. Simple
42. Complex
43. Complex
44. Compound
45. Compound-Complex
46. Complex
47. Simple
48. Compound
49. Compound-Complex
50. Complex

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