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Title: Complete sentences, Subordination and coordination, Modifiers, Shifting Tenses, Mood, Voice, and Number

Grade Lesson s1-p1

Explanation: In this section, we’ll explore simple examples of the key topic to help you understand each concept clearly.

Examples

Topics → Definition Example

Example: 1a

The play zone was filled with children they were playing all the games available.

Correct sentence: The play zone was filled with children who were playing all the games available.

The word who corrects the sentence by clarifying that the people using the equipment were the children.

Example: 2a

Before his failed attempt to lift the weight, the contender decided to lift the weight again.

Correct sentence: After his failed attempt to lift the weight, the contender decided to lift the weight again.

The subordinating conjunction "After" explains the action done by the person.

Example: 3a

Wilson, an avid fan of movies, has seen every movie, practically made.

Correct sentence: Wilson, an avid fan of movies, has seen practically every movie made.

In this case, the modifier "practically" is misplaced, resulting in a misplaced modifier and a logically confusing sentence.

Example: 4a

When he realized he was going to be late for his exam, Watson is jumping out of bed and searched for his bag.

Correct sentence: When he realized he was going to be late for his exam, Watson jumped out of bed and searched for his bag.

In this sentence, the verb "realized" is written in the past simple tense. Therefore, the verb "jump" should also be written in the past simple tense as "jumped".