make these sentences more concise by eliminating wordy phrases, redundancy, and needless repetition.
a. On previous occasions we have worked together.
b. This report is the most informative report on the project.
c. This offer is the most attractive offer I've received.
Question 1
Avoiding Sentence Fragments
1. Which is correct?
Dan did well in school. Because he studied.
Dan did well in school because. He studied.
Dan did well in school because he studied.
None of the above
Question 2
Which is correct?
Ran for class president.
She ran for class president.
Ran twice for class president.
None of the above
Question 3
Which is correct?
I was late, which is why I had to run.
I was late. Which is why I had to run.
I was late. Which is why I had to run quickly.
None of the above
Question 4
Which is correct?
An important and well-researched article.
It is an important and well-researched article.
A well-researched article.
None of the above
Question 5
Which is correct?
A very bad idea.
That was a very bad idea.
A very bad, dangerous idea.
None of the above
Question 6
Which is correct?
For running a red light.
For running a red light and speeding.
For running a red light, speeding, and disturbing the peace.
None of the above
Question 7
Which is correct?
A million little pictures.
A million colorful, little pictures.
The mosaic contained a million little pictures.
None of the above
Question 8
Which is correct?
By staying home.
By staying home and sleeping late.
By staying home, sleeping late, and watching television.
None of the above
Question 9
Which is correct?
Dan ran home.
Dan ran home. For fun.
Dan ran home. For the exercise.
None of the above
Question 10
Which is correct?
By running through the field.
By running through the field and wading through the stream.
She got back to the car by running through the field and wading through the stream.
None of the above
Question 11 (Yes/No)
Avoiding Run-on Sentences
1. Is the following a run-on sentence?
Many companies make sugar-free soft drinks, which are flavored by synthetic chemicals, the drinks usually contain only one or two calories per serving.
Yes
No
Question 12 (Yes/No Worth 2 points)
Is the following a run-on sentence?
Mr. Leyland played the viola professionally for many years, and he now conducts a community orchestra.
Yes
No
Question 13 (Yes/No)
Is the following a run-on sentence?
In the first place, it was snowing too hard to see the road, in the second place, we had no chains.
Yes
No
Question 14 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
I have read Soul on Ice, but I have not read The Invisible Man.
Yes
No
Question 15 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
San Francisco is my favorite city, I plan to spend two weeks there this summer.
Yes
No
Question 16 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
Ron and Mike were both in English class this morning, they gave an interesting presentation on their research.
Yes
No
Question 17 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
Riding a bicycle is excellent exercise, I ride mine every day.
Yes
No
Question 18 (Yes/No)
Is the following a run-on sentence?
Katherine has given up smoking about five times, but she cannot seem to break the habit.
Yes
No
Question 19 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
The office was closed, and I could not pay my bill.
Yes
No
Question 20 (Yes/No )
Is the following a run-on sentence?
We always go to the mountains in the fall, they are at their prettiest at that time of year.
Yes
No