English 101 Final Exam Liberty University 2024 Latest Update.

English 101 Final Exam Liberty University 2024 Latest Update. Ways to fix a comma splice (pg 27-28) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Use a comma and conjunction (FANBOYS) 2.Use a semicolon 3.Use a semicolon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma. 4.Make them independent sentences. 5.Make one of the independent clauses a dependent clause by using subordinating conjunctions. Dangling Modifiers (pg 26) - CORRECT ANSWER The modifier (usually a phrase) refers to something missing from the sentence. Example: Looking toward the east, a funnel cloud picked up dust. 1.Problem:the cloud is not looking. 2. Correction a. Looking toward the east, Juaquan saw a funnel cloud picking up dust. b.Juaquan saw a funnel cloud picking up dust in the east. Agreement (pp 25-26) - CORRECT ANSWER Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement: Definition: the pronoun and its antecedent do not agree in number (antecedent= the word that the pronoun refers to; number= singular or plural). Examples: Everyone takes their books home. (incorrect) Everyone takes his or her books home.(correct) The students take their books home. (correct) Subject Verb Agreement: Definition: The verb and subject do not match in number (the verb is singular while the subject is plural-or vice versa)