Transcript Identifying Sentence Errors

Identifying Sentence
Errors
Unit 1
To avoid predation, many species in the
insect world mimics the appearance or
behavior of others, unpalatable species;
one of the best-known cases of such
mimicry is the close resemblance
between Viceroy and Monarch
butterflies.
mimics
species
one
is
No Error
Until construction of the Empire State
Building were completed in 1931, the
Chrysler Building in New York City was,
for a brief time, the tallest skyscraper in
the world.
until
were completed
was for a brief time
tallest
No Error
Global climate change is among the
issues that will have figured on the
delegates’ agenda at the next
international conference.
among
will have figured
delegates’ agenda
next
No Error
All afternoon, the members debated
among themselves, sharply divided about
the feasibility of the report’s specific
recommendations.
All afternoon
among
sharply divided
feasibility
No Error
Among the most popular attractions of
Istanbul is Hagia Sophia, an architectural
marvel which has served in turn over the
centuries as a church, a mosque, and a
museum.
most popular
is
which has served in turn
a mosque
No Error
To write an effective personal essay, a
distinctive authorial voice, as well as an
interesting topic, is required.
To write
distinctive
voice, as well as
is required
No Error
Determined to make a favorable
impression at her job interview, Maria
researched the company in detail on the
Internet and will have been making
extensive notes.
determined
job interview
in detail
will have been making
No Error
Because of the low clearance of several
overpasses, tractor trailers are not
allowed on that parkway; moreover, it is a
safe bet that one or more tall vehicles can
be counted on to wander onto the
roadway by mistake at least once a week.
several overpasses
are not allowed
moreover
can be counted on
No Error
Although World War I broke out in Europe in
the late summer of 1914, the United States,
motivated by a strong preference for
neutrality, does not enter the conflict until
April 1917.
broke out
1914, the United States,
strong preference for
does not enter
No Error
One of the valuable features of a map is
their legend, which shows the scale as
well as the meaning of certain design
features and special symbols.
One of the valuable features
their legend
as well as
meaning of certain design features
No Error
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