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Identify Twenty Errors in the Passage Below
Review the passage below, which contains 20 errors. Identify these errors by marking each of the errors in bold, and make your correction in parentheses after the error.
Example: My cars interior is black.
This must be marked as follows: My cars (car’s) interior is black.
The 20 errors are in the following categories: comma usage (six errors); question marks, apostrophes, and quotation marks (five errors); capitalization (six errors); and colons, semi-colons, and commonly misused words (three errors).
Passage:
Why are great numbers of students choosing to pursue their college degrees using their home computers.(computers?) Benjamin Franklin said;(said,) A (“A)penny saved is a penny earned”. (earned.”) This principle applies to the american (American) and foreign online student. Todays (Today’s) students choose to take online courses to save money on transportation, books, babysitters (babysitters,) and supplies.
The fluctuating cost of gasoline in the united states (United States) is one reason online courses appeal to axia college (Axia College) students. They would rather cushion there(their) financial nest eggs than to spend money on replacing worn tires or risking icy road conditions.
Students also realize that a traditional college requires them to purchase numerous books (books;) however, online courses provide the majority of their course materials within the virtual classroom. A student may save hundreds of dollars on textbooks during one block of courses.
Additionally(Additionally,) online courses are convenient for parents and caregivers. College students who are responsible for children or aging parents must rely on outside help. An online student is able to avoid the high costs of hiring people to take care of their (his or her) loved ones.
Lastly, an online student does not have to purchase supplies. Pencils, pens, paper, erasers, backpacks(backpacks,) staplers, and paper clips are all needed in traditional courses. The online student needs only one tool to complete their (his or her) college (College) degree; (degree:) a home computer. A computer is an online students(student’s) conduit to class and to all the materials he or she needs.
Franklin D. roosevelt (Roosevelt) exclaimed that, “Happiness is not the mere possession of money.” He wanted Americans to understand that the joy of achievement is the path to happiness. Yet even President Roosevelt would agree that earning an online college degree is a financially wise decision.
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college (College)
No capital C is needed when the college is not named.
He went to college.
but
He went to Axia College.
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1. Proofread: Read through the content carefully and slowly to identify any grammatical or typographical errors. Pay attention to spelling, punctuation, verb tenses, and subject-verb agreement.
2. Grammar and Syntax: Review the sentence structure, making sure it is grammatically correct and follows proper syntax. Look for common mistakes such as sentence fragments, run-on sentences, or subject-verb disagreements.
3. Context and Meaning: Consider the context of the text. Check if the ideas are coherent, logical, and make sense within the given context. Ensure that there are no contradictory statements or unclear sentences.
4. Style and Formatting: Verify that the writing style and formatting are consistent throughout the content. Check for consistency in capitalization, hyphenation, spacing, and use of italics or quotation marks.
5. Fact-check: If your content includes any factual information, it's crucial to verify its accuracy by cross-referencing with reliable sources.
By applying these steps, you can better examine your content and identify any errors more effectively.