Lecture 4 Quiz 1. Which sentence of each pair contains a usage error? (Identifying subject and verb will help you check pronoun use as well as agreement.) Decide how you would correct each inaccurate sentence. Use of these facilities by civilians is prohibited. A new box of crayons are a treat for a small child.2. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. Each year a number of people enter the United States illegally. The number of people who educate their children at home are increasing. 3. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. None of the passengers was hurt in the accident. Either a dog or a cat makes a good pet.4. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. The President with his Cabinet combats terrorism.There’s three things we must do to win the battle.5. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. Measles occur less frequently today than several decades ago. Neither the doctor nor the nurses schedule appointments.6. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. Him and I will be leaving for Texas early in the morning. The teacher taught them and us about the U.S. Constitution.7. Which sentence contains a usage error? Decide how you would correct the inaccurate sentence. Your writing should be clear, concise, and interesting. We will either go to a movie or a museum.
