最线是 Common Writing Mistakes(2) Run-together and comma-spliced sentences o My back hurts it is weak. (Revised)My back hurts because it is weak. o My back hurts,it is weak. (Revised)My back hurts,for it is weak. 6
Common Writing Mistakes (2) ◼ Run-together and comma-spliced sentences My back hurts it is weak. (Revised) My back hurts because it is weak. My back hurts, it is weak. (Revised) My back hurts, for it is weak. 6
最线是 Common Writing Mistakes (3) Subject and verb agreement o They has worked all day. (Revised)They have worked all day. Each of the nurses are present. (Revised)Each of the nurses is present. o Somebody in the room have taken my wallet. (Revised)Somebody in this room has taken my wallet. 7
Common Writing Mistakes (3) ◼ Subject and verb agreement They has worked all day. (Revised) They have worked all day. Each of the nurses are present. (Revised) Each of the nurses is present. Somebody in the room have taken my wallet. (Revised) Somebody in this room has taken my wallet. 7
Common Writing Mistakes (4) Ambiguous references When people discuss their problems,they should be objective. (Revised)People should be objective when they discuss their problems. (Revised)The problems which people discuss should be objective. 8
Common Writing Mistakes (4) ◼ Ambiguous references When people discuss their problems, they should be objective. (Revised) People should be objective when they discuss their problems. (Revised) The problems which people discuss should be objective. 8
版围是 Common Writing Mistakes(5) Problems with our "relatives" 0 I lost my job,which really angered me. (Revised)When I lost my job,I was angry. (Revised)Losing my job made my angry. o I had to leave,which was disturbing. (Revised)Because I had to leave,I was disturbed. (Revised)Having to leave disturbed me. 9
Common Writing Mistakes (5) ◼ Problems with our “relatives” I lost my job, which really angered me. (Revised) When I lost my job, I was angry. (Revised) Losing my job made my angry. I had to leave, which was disturbing. (Revised) Because I had to leave, I was disturbed. (Revised) Having to leave disturbed me. 9
最围 Common Writing Mistakes (6) Dangling modifiers o Walking down the street,a trash can blocked Joe's path. (Revised)Walking down the street,Joe could see a trash can blocking his path. (Revised)While Joe was walking down the street,a trash can blocked this path. 10
Common Writing Mistakes (6) ◼ Dangling modifiers Walking down the street, a trash can blocked Joe’s path. (Revised) Walking down the street, Joe could see a trash can blocking his path. (Revised) While Joe was walking down the street, a trash can blocked this path. 10