Sentences

Using the six basic sentence structures, write one of the following:

1. A work e-mail to a coworker about a presentation.
2. A business letter to a potential employer.
3. A status report about your current project.
4. A job description for your résumé.

Subject-Verb Agreement

Use your knowledge of subject-verb agreement to write one of the following:

1. 1. An advertisement for a potential company
   2. A memo to all employees of a particular company
   3. A cover letter describing your qualifications to a potential employer
   4. Be sure to include at least the following:
   5. One collective noun
   6. One irregular verb
   7. One question

Capitalization

Write a one-page biography. Make sure to identify people, places, and dates and use capitalization correctly.

Verb Tense

Tell a family story. You likely have several family stories to choose from, but pick the one that you find most interesting to write about. Use as many details as you can in the telling. As you write and proofread, make sure your all your verbs are correct and the tenses are consistent.

Pronouns

Write about what makes an ideal marriage or long-term relationship. Provide specific details to back your assertions. After you have written a few paragraphs, go back and proofread your paper for correct pronoun usage.

Adjectives and Adverbs

Choose an space and write a paragraph describing it, using adjectives and adverbs to focus on the specific way things look, sound, feel, and move.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

See how creative and humorous you can get by writing ten sentences with misplaced and dangling modifiers. This is a deceptively simple task, but rise to the challenge. Your writing will be stronger for it. Exchange papers with a classmate, and rewrite your classmate’s sentences to correct any misplaced modifiers.