English Composition

English Composition Study Guide

Correcting Misuse of Nouns Each of these sentences contains an improperly used noun. Rewrite the sentence to correct the problem. 16. The stores sign could be seen from the highway at night. 17. The nurses attended a seminar to teach her about food poisoning. 18. Because the hockey team practiced every day, he often struggled to complete his homework. 19. The school provides students with lunch and teachers supplied homemade snacks after school. 20. A mugger, who snatches purses and shopping bags from passerby, are being pursued by the police. Recognizing Standard Diction In each of the following groups of words, identify the word that is considered standard diction. 21. A.) French Fries B.) Fries C.) Fried Potatoes 22. A.) Crooks B.) Criminals C.) Hoods 23. A.) Tune B.) Track C.) Song 24. A.) Cop B.) Police Officer C.) PD 25. A.) Cellular phone B.) Mobile C.) Cell Specific Versus General Terms In each of the following groups of words, identify the most specific term. 26. A.) Car B.) Porsche C.) Automobile 27. A.) Sweatshirt B.) Clothing C.) Garment 28. A.) Area B.) Neighborhood C.) Part of the world 29. A.) Structure B.) Building C.) Tree-house 30. A.) Gone with the Wind B.) Book C.) Novel

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