Grammar and Language Workbook

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roubleshooter
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Sentence Fragments
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run-on
Run-on Sentences
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agr
Lack of Subject-Verb Agreement
26
ant
Lack of Agreement Between Pronoun and Antecedent
30
ref
Unclear Pronoun References
32
pro
Shifts in Pronouns
34
shift t
Shift in Verb Tenses
35
tense
Incorrect Verb Tenses or Forms
36
mod
Misplaced or Dangling Modifiers
38
poss
Misplaced or Missing Possessive Apostrophes
40
com
Missing Commas with Nonessential Elements
42
s com
Missing Commas in a Series
44
Troubleshooter
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Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 12
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OLUTION
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Helen is a photographer and is becoming well-known for her work.
Alicia has a new computer, which is very powerful.
Combine the fragment with another sentence.
Sentence Fragments
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Fragment that lacks a subject
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Ali baked a chocolate cake. Took it to the party.
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Maria thought the comedian was funny. Laughed at his jokes.
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Ali baked a chocolate cake. He took it to the party.
Maria thought the comedian was funny. She laughed at his jokes.
Make a complete sentence by adding a subject to the fragment.
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ROBLEM
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Fragment that lacks a complete verb
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Helen is a photographer. She becoming well-known for her work.