Common Problems in English Writing

What is one of the most common problems with written English?

• Lack of careful proofreading

• Inaccurate typing

• Grammar errors

• Punctuation mistakes

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What can errors in academic essays and reports cause?

• A negative impression of the text

• A positive impression of the writer

• Improved understanding of the content

• Enhanced communication skills

What is subject-verb agreement?

• The correct pairing of subject and verb

• The use of pronouns in a sentence

• The arrangement of words in a sentence

• The inclusion of articles in a sentence

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Which of the following is an example of incorrect subject-verb agreement?

• The sheep jump over the fence.

• The books are on the table.

• Everyone is invited to the party.

• The team waits for their rivals impatiently.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

When can the subject be omitted in English?

• In formal writing

• In informal speech

• In academic essays

• In technical reports

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'It can be observed two images.'?

• It can be observed two images.

• Two images can be observed.

• Two images can be observed on the screen.

• Two images can be observed in the report.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

What is the term for the use of imprecise or general terms in writing?

• Vague language

• Specific language

• Technical language

• Formal language

What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'I don’t like eating pork because is too heavy for my stomach.'?

• I don’t like eating pork because is too heavy for my stomach.

• I don’t like eating pork because it is too heavy for my stomach.

• I don’t like eating pork because it too heavy for my stomach.

• I don’t like eating pork because it is heavy for my stomach.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the term for words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings?

• Homonyms

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Homophones

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the correct way to write the sentence: 'She broke her leg, so she couldn't bare the pain.'?

• She broke her leg, so she couldn't bare the pain.

• She broke her leg, so she couldn't bear the pain.

• She broke her leg, so she couldn't bare the weight.

• She broke her leg, so she couldn't bear the weight.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B