Sentence Correction Drill #21

1. Thomas Wolfe, the early 20th-century American writer often confused with the contemporary novelist Tom Wolfe, grew up in Asheville, North Carolina.

A. writer often confused with the contemporary novelist Tom Wolfe, grew up in Asheville, North Carolina
B. writer, having grown up in Asheville, North Carolina, is often mistaken with the contemporary novelist Tom Wolfe
C. writer, grew up in Asheville, North Carolina, but is often confused with the contemporary novelist Tom Wolfe
D. writer has often been confused with Tom Wolfe, the contemporary novelist, growing up in Asheville, North Carolina
E. writer, while growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, was often confused with the contemporary novelist Tom Wolfe

2. The president of the company grew up in poverty, he gradually turned his life around.

A. company grew up in poverty, he gradually
B. company, having his growing up in poverty, gradually
C. company grew up in poverty, but he gradually
D. company, having grown up poor, but he gradually
E. company, poverty stricken while he grew up, he gradually

3. The strength and appearance of denim fabric account for its popularity among campers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

A. account for its popularity
B. accounts for its popularity
C. account for their popularity
D. explains why it is popular
E. are the reasons for their popularity

4. In his speech, the candidate made a comment of spending sleepless nights worrying over the large number of people without health insurance.

A. made a comment of spending
B. commented on the spending of his
C. gave a comment that he spent
D. commented on his spending
E. made a comment stating about spending

5. As the sales of hybrid cars continue to rise, automakers asserting that it is working on the improvement of mileage by spending profits on research and development.

A. asserting that it is working on the improvement of mileage by
B. asserting that work on improving mileage by
C. assert that they will improve mileage and
D. asserts that improving mileage by
E. assert that they will improve mileage by

6. During Andy’s freshman year in college, his academic advisor suggested that he consider majoring in music, English, creative writing, or studying medicine.

A. or studying medicine
B. or working in the field of medicine
C. or a medical field
D. or a profession in medicine
E. and to think about attending medical school

7. The game warden believes that bow-hunting is safer than a rifle.

A. bow-hunting is safer than a rifle
B. hunting with a bow is safer than hunting with a rifle
C. bows is more safe than rifles in hunting
D. bow-hunting is more safe than hunting with a rifle
E. a bow in hunting is safer than a rifle in hunting

8. Convinced that her all-night study sessions on Thursdays enabled her to pass math tests on Friday, Susan is shocked to learn that last week she got an F.

A. Susan is shocked to learn that last week she got an F
B. Susan was shocked to learn that she got an F last week
C. shock is what Susan had when learning that last week she got an F
D. it is a shock for Susan to learn that last week she receives an F
E. last week's F shocked Susan

9. When someone works as a ranger in a national park, you will be employed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, a branch of the federal government.

A. you will be employed by
B. it is being employed by
C. you would be an employee of
D. he or she is employed by
E. the employment is being by

10. Having ordered a cup of black coffee at the Starbucks counter, the fumes smelled pleasing to Howard.

A. the fumes smelled pleasing to Howard
B. the fumes' smell pleased Howard
C. smells from the fumes pleased Howard
D. Howard smelled the fumes pleasingly
E. Howard was pleased by the smell of the fumes

11. When Charlotte arrived at school on Tuesday morning, her friend Thalia told her that her first period class had been cancelled.

A. Thalia told her that her first period class had been cancelled
B. from Thalia she learned that her first period class had been cancelled
C. Charlotte was told by Thalia that her first period class had been cancelled
D. Thalia said that Charlotte's first period class had been cancelled
E. hearing from Thalia about the cancellation of her first period class

12. When you plan a plane trip, you choose a flight, make a reservation, and then that reservation entitles you to a seat on the aircraft.

A. make a reservation, and then that reservation entitles you to a seat
B. and make a reservation that entitles you to a seat
C. and make a reservation, then you are entitled to a seat
D. and make a reservation, then entitling you to a seat
E. and make a reservation, you are entitled to a seat then

13. Better military equipment, such as stronger bullet-proof vests, has been valuable so that it helps soldiers feel more secure when they go into battle.

A. valuable so that it helps
B. valuable because it helps
C. valuable, even though it will help
D. valuable in order that they help
E. valuable for it to help