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ENG 230 Week 1 Ch. 3 Skills Review: Subject-Verb Agreement Worksheet

After reading Ch. 3 of Building Better Grammar, your skills in subject-verb agreement should be sharp. To demonstrate your proficiency with this skill, complete the following worksheet on subject-verb agreement.

Complete the Ch. 3 Skills Review: Subject-Verb Agreement, using the University of Phoenix Material: Ch. 3 Skills Review Response Worksheet.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab. 

 Grading criteria: The exercise consists of 30 items. Each can earn up to 0.2 points for a total of 6 possible points.

Chapter Three Skills Review Response Worksheet


Select the verb that agrees with the subject in each sentence of “Chapter Three Skills Review: Subject-Verb Agreement.” 


Enter that verb next to the corresponding sentence number in the following table. 



Sentence Number Verb Selection

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ENG 230 Week 1 Subjects and Verbs

Throughout this course you will be working on a variety of writing assignments. Each week you will choose a different topic from the bulleted list below. If you choose your own topic make sure to obtain faculty approval prior to beginning your assignment.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper on one of the following topics:

Your favorite hobby or activity

Your career goals

Your solution to a problem at work

Another topic of your choice with faculty approval

Include the following types of sentences in your paper:

At least one sentence should contain a compound subject.

At least one sentence should contain a compound verb.

At least one sentence should contain a plural subject and plural verb.

At least one sentence should use a pronoun as the subject.

Ensure all sentences in your paper display proper subject-verb agreement.

The paper should also demonstrate verb tense consistency throughout; do not shift back and forth.

Review your paper to correct any other grammar errors prior to submission.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines. English majors should use MLA, all others should use APA. Paper templates are provided under Student Materials.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading criteria: Please see the rubric provided under Student Materials.



ENG 230 Week 2 Ch. 7 Skills Review: Common Sentence Errors Worksheet

Quick identification of fragments and run-ons develops your own writing style. Avoid the mistake of writing what you think is a sentence but is really a fragment or run-on by completing this worksheet, which assesses your ability to identify common sentence errors.  

Complete the Ch. 7 Skills Review: Common Sentence Errors using the University of Phoenix Material: Ch. 7 Skills Review Response Worksheet.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Chapter Seven Skills Review Response Worksheet


Read the sentences in “Chapter Seven Skills Review: Common Sentence Errors.” Then, determine if they are a:


Fragment: F

Run-on: RO

Comma Splice: CS

Sentence: S


Enter the appropriate abbreviation next to the corresponding sentence number in the following table. 


Sentence Number Abbreviation Selection

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Grading criteria: This worksheet contains 20 items. Each is worth 0.25 points for a total of 5 possible points.



ENG 230 Week 2 Sentence Construction and Variety

Select a different topic for your Week 2 assignment and continue to demonstrate your correct usage of subject-verb agreement as you meet the requirements of this new assignment.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper on one of the following topics:

Your favorite hobby or activity

Your career goals

Your solution to a problem at work

Another topic of your choice with faculty approval

Choose a topic you did not choose to write about in Week 1.

Include the following types of sentences in your paper:

At least one sentence should be simple construction.

At least two sentences should contain a coordinating conjunction.

At least two sentences should contain a semicolon.

Ensure that none of your sentences are fragments or run-ons. Correct and eliminate any comma splices.

Demonstrate proper subject/verb agreement and verb tense consistency.

Review your paper to correct any other grammar errors prior to submission.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading criteria: Please see the rubric provided under Student Materials.



ENG 230 Week 3 Ch. 4 Skills Review: Pronouns Worksheet

Correct use of pronouns, such as "he," "she," "it," and "they," is foundational to acceptable professional writing. Test how quickly you can select the correct pronoun in the following worksheet exercise.

Complete the Ch.4 Skills Review: Pronouns, using the University of Phoenix Material: Ch.4 Skills Review Response Worksheet.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading criteria: This worksheet has 25 items. Each can earn up to .2 points for a total of 5 possible points.

Chapter Four Skills Review Response Worksheet


Select the appropriate pronoun in each sentence of “Chapter Four Skills Review: Pronouns.” 


Enter that pronoun next to the corresponding sentence number in the following table. 


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ENG 230 Week 3 Commonly Confused Words

For your Week 3 assignment you will once again choose a new topic on which you have not previously written. Think of this assignment as an opportunity to demonstrate correct usage of commonly confused words to reduce the likelihood of future mistakes in your academic or professional writing. Continue to demonstrate proficiency with the mechanics of writing covered in previous weeks.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper on one of the following topics:

Your favorite hobby or activity

Your career goals

Your solution to a problem at work

Another topic of your choice with faculty approval

Choose a topic you did not choose to write about in Week 1 or Week 2.

Demonstrate the correct usage of every word below at least once in your paper. The word sets need not appear in the same sentence; i.e., you may use "your" in your first sentence and "you're" in your fifth.

Your/you're

There/their/they're

Its/it's

Who/whom

Then/than

Effect/affect

Ensure that none of your sentences are fragments, run-ons, or comma splices.

Demonstrate proper subject/verb agreement and verb tense consistency.

Review each sentence to ensure pronoun/antecedent agreement.

Review your paper to correct any other grammar errors prior to submission.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading Criteria: Please see the rubric provided under Student Materials.



ENG 230 Week 4 Ch.9 Skills Review: Dangling or Misplaced Modifiers Worksheet

Demonstrate your understanding of dangling and misplaced modifiers by identifying them in this worksheet exercise.

Complete the Ch. 9 Skills Review: Dangling or Misplaced Modifiers, using the University of Phoenix Material: Ch. 9 Skills Review Response Worksheet.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading criteria: This worksheet contains 15 items, which can earn up to .4 points each for a total of 6 possible points.

Materials

Chapter Nine Skills Review Response Worksheet

Chapter Nine Skills Review Response Worksheet


Read each sentence in “Chapter Nine Skills Review: Dangling or Misplaced Modifiers.” Then, identify the following:


Dangling Modifier: DM

Misplaced Modifer: MM

Sentence: S


Note: You do not need to rewrite the sentences. Enter the appropriate abbreviation next to the corresponding sentence number in the following table. 



Sentence Number Abbreviation Selection

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ENG 230 Week 4 Descriptive Modifiers

This week, you will select one of your previously submitted assignments to continue working on, adding more detailed content while sharpening and refining your grammar skills. Make sure you have incorporated any feedback from your instructor and carefully review and correct your assignment before adding the content as directed below.

Choose one of your papers from Week 1, Week 2, or Week 3.

Add content as follows:

Add descriptive modifiers to at least three sentences.

Add at least one sentence containing a properly punctuated quotation.

Add a list or series of three items written in parallel structure.

Review your paper to correct all grammar errors as follows:

Correct any misplaced or dangling modifiers.

Correct sentences with fragments, run-ons, or comma splices.

Display proper subject/verb agreement and verb tense consistency.

Review each sentence to ensure pronoun/antecedent agreement.

Correct any errors in word usage.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

 Grading criteria: Please see the rubric provided under Student Materials.



ENG 230 Week 5 Podcast Script

For this assignment you have the opportunity to demonstrate your creativity in addition to your knowledge and application of course content.

Follow the instructions and use the template to create your podcast script.

Review Grammar Girl: "Writing Scripts and Speeches."

Write a 2-page script for a 1- to 2-minute podcast on a grammar, punctuation, wording, or usage topic.

Select one of the following topics:

A confusing grammar concept

How differences in grammar influence a message

The controversy in American grammar or language education

Online etiquette as it relates to grammar and punctuation

Another topic, with faculty approval

Use terminology, tone, and presentation appropriate for an academic setting.

Demonstrate familiarity with the topic as well as correct grammar and punctuation in the script.

Use the Grammar Podcast Script to complete this assignment.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.



ENG 230 Week 5 Practical Grammar Workplace Guide

For your final assignment you have an opportunity to create a guide you could leverage in your workplace. Many workplaces use style guides as a way to ensure quality and consistency across all internal and external communications. 

Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with speaker notes to explain the grammar concepts covered in this class to your coworkers.

Provide the following in your presentation:

Provide definitions and examples of at least three of the concepts covered in this class; the choice of three should make the most sense for your audience or workplace needs.

Provide specific guidance and explanation on how to avoid and/or correct these errors.

For each grammatical concept, explain the material using examples that make sense to the people in your workplace.

Format your assignment according to appropriate course-level APA or MLA guidelines set by your instructor in the course syllabus.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

Grading criteria: Please see the rubric provided under the Student Materials.


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