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3/14/22, 1:01 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/index/mainIndex?t=164723405… 1/6 Edit title for this course Falcon allows you to give this course ENGSCI 4498F 001 SP21 a custom name. Leave empty to reset to normal. Cancel Save Title Tests & Quizzes Quiz 3 2130F ±Fall 2021² Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 2 - Parallelism 4.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 1.0 Points The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. The supervisor’s responsibilities include to oversee our programs, apply for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants.  B. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and schedule the work hours for all medical assistants.  C. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, to apply for grants, and the scheduling of work hours for all medical assistants.  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: D Question 2 of 10 1.0 Points The shady used car salesman promised me not only that I would receive a rebate but also a free iPhone. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. The shady used car salesman promised me not only that I would receive a rebate but a free iPhone also.  B. The shady used car salesman promised me that I would receive not only a rebate but also a free iPhone.  C. The shady used car salesman promised me that not only would I receive a rebate but also a free iPhone.  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: B Question 3 of 10 1.0 Points It is much more difficult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than starting one. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. It is much more difficult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than to start one.  B. It is much more difficult sustaining an exercise and diet regimen than starting one.  C. Both A and B  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 4 of 10 1.0 Points

3/14/22, 1:01 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/index/mainIndex?t=164723405… 2/6 It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked to read books more than to watch television. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked reading books more than to watch television.  B. It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked to read books more than watching television shows.  C. Both A and B  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: D Question 5 of 10 1.0 Points Rachel desperately wants a promotion, but she seeks neither to have additional job stress nor decreased free time. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. Rachel desperately wants a promotion, but she neither seeks to have additional job stress nor decreased free time.  B. Rachel desperately wants a promotion, but she seeks to have neither additional job stress nor decreased free time.  C. Rachel desperately wants a promotion, but she seeks neither to have additional job stress nor to experience decreased free time.  D. Both B and C Answer Key: D Question 6 of 10 1.0 Points We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. We took a kinesiology course both to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques.  B. We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques.  C. We took a kinesiology course for the improvement of our knowledge of human leg mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques.  D. None of the above correct the faulty parallelism. Answer Key: B Question 7 of 10 1.0 Points As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious, but also little patience for those who don't come to lecture. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious but also that they have little patience for those who don’t come to lecture.  B. As an undergraduate, I learned that professors usually have not only plenty of time for students who seem conscientious but also little patience for those who don’t come to lecture.  C. Both A and B  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 8 of 10 1.0 Points Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, high labour costs, and foreign competition is increasing.

3/14/22, 1:01 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/index/mainIndex?t=164723405… 3/6 Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, labour costs are high, and foreign competition is increasing.  B. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, their high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.  C. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are inefficient plants, high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: A Question 9 of 10 1.0 Points To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercising regularly is important. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reducing your caffeine intake helps, and exercising regularly is important.  B. To combat chronic insomnia, avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercising regularly is important.  C. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and its important to exercise regularly.  D. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercise regularly. Answer Key: D Question 10 of 10 1.0 Points My neighbour is an avid cyclist who owns both a mountain bike and has a racing bike. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?  A. My neighbour is an avid cyclist who owns both a mountain bike and a racing bike.  B. My neighbour is an avid cyclist who both owns a mountain bike and a racing bike.  C. Both A and B  D. Neither A nor B Answer Key: A Part 2 of 2 - Modifiers 4.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 1.0 Points Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the first-year Engineering students, but he knew that drinking coffee frequently made him jumpy. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the first-year Engineering students, but he knew that frequently drinking coffee made him jumpy.  B. Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the first-year Engineering students, but he knew that drinking coffee made him jumpy frequently.  C. Both A and B  D. Neither A nor B Answer Key: C

3/14/22, 1:01 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/index/mainIndex?t=164723405… 4/6 Question 2 of 10 1.0 Points To successfully complete their assignment, students must carefully assess projected economic benefits in relation to potential social problems. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. To complete their assignment successfully, students must carefully assess projected economic benefits in relation to potential social problems.  B. To successfully complete their assignment, students must very carefully assess projected economic benefits in relation to potential social problems.  C. To successfully complete their assignment, students must assess projected economic benefits in relation to potential social problems.  D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence. Answer Key: A Question 3 of 10 1.0 Points The court only hears civil cases on Tuesdays. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. The court hears only civil cases on Tuesdays.  B. T he court hears civil cases on Tuesdays only.  C. Both A and B  D. Neither A nor B Answer Key: C Question 4 of 10 1.0 Points Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan’s achilles tendons were weak and prone to injury. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan’s achilles tendons were prone to injury.  B. Morgan’s achilles tendons were weak and prone to injury despite being a high-level athlete, .  C. Morgan’s achilles tendons, despite being a high-level athlete, were weak and prone to injury.  D. Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan had achilles tendons that were weak and prone to injury. Answer Key: D Question 5 of 10 1.0 Points All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery.  B. P atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery.  C. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few days after surgery.  D. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to watch their diet very carefully in the first few important days after surgery. Answer Key: D Question 6 of 10 1.0 Points

3/14/22, 1:01 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/index/mainIndex?t=164723405… 5/6 Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then carefully reviewed by the eager Writing 2130G student. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then reviewed by the eager Writing 2130G student.  B. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the eager Writing 2130G student then carefully reviewed the Oral Report instructions.  C. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then carefully reviewed.  D. None of the above correct the modifier problem. Answer Key: B Question 7 of 10 1.0 Points Working through all of the various calculations, it was revealed that there was a serious error. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. Working through all of the various calculations, we found that there was a serious error.  B. Working through all of the various calculations revealed that there was a serious error.  C. Both A and B  D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 8 of 10 1.0 Points While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump met with a whole lot of Russians.  B. The hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians while still campaigning.  C. While still campaigning, a whole lot of Russian were met by the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump.  D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence. Answer Key: D Question 9 of 10 1.0 Points E ngineering students who diligently practice their writing often will benefit. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?  A. Engineering students who often diligently practice their writing will benefit.  B. Engineering students who diligently practice their writing will often benefit.  C. Often, Engineering students who diligently practice their writing will benefit.  D. All of the above correct the modifier problem. Answer Key: D Question 10 of 10 1.0 Points

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Quiz 3 2130F (Fall 2021) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 2 - Parallelism 9.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points As a minor hockey player, Evan dreamed not only of making the NHL but also the Stanley Cup. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. As a minor hockey player, Evan dreamed not only of making the NHL but also of winning the Stanley Cup. B. As a minor hockey player, Evan dreamed of not only making the NHL but also of the Stanley Cup. C. As a minor hockey player, Evan not only dreamed of making the NHL but also winning the Stanley Cup. D. As a minor hockey player, Evan dreamed of making not only the NHL but also winning the Stanley Cup. Answer Key:A Question 2 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points

It is much more difficult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than starting one. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. It is much more difficult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than to start one. B. It is much more difficult sustaining an exercise and diet regimen than starting one. C. Both A and B D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key:C Question 3 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. The supervisor’s responsibilities include to oversee our programs, apply for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants. B. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and schedule the work hours for all medical assistants. C. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, to apply for grants, and the scheduling of work hours for all medical assistants. D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence.

Answer Key:D Question 4 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked to read books more than to watch television. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked reading books more than to watch television. B. It had always been the case that Geoffrey liked to read books more than watching television shows. C. Both A and B D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key:D Question 5 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?

A. We took a kinesiology course both to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques. B. We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques. C. We took a kinesiology course for the improvement of our knowledge of human leg mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques. D. None of the above correct the faulty parallelism. Answer Key:B Question 6 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points At their day camp, the children make potholders, keychains, weave baskets, and paint pictures. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. At their day camp, the children make potholders, keychains, weave baskets, and pictures. B. At their day camp, the children make potholders, create keychains, weave baskets, and paint pictures. C. At their day camp, the children make potholders, create keychains, weave baskets, and pictures. D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key:B Question 7 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points

According to many people on my floor, my first-year roommate was selfish, crude, and a source of aggravation. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. According to many people on my floor, my first-year roommate was selfish, was crude, and a source of aggravation. B. According to many people on my floor, my first-year roommate was selfish, acted crudely, and a source of aggravation. C. According to many people on my floor, my first-year roommate was selfish, crude, and aggravating. D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key:C Question 8 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercising regularly is important. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. To combat chronic insomnia, avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercising regularly is important. B. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reducing your caffeine intake helps, and exercising regularly is important.

C. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and exercise regularly. D. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your caffeine intake, and its important to exercise regularly. Answer Key:C Question 9 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points My neighbour is an avid cyclist who owns both a mountain bike and has a racing bike. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. My neighbour is an avid cyclist who owns both a mountain bike and a racing bike. B. My neighbour is an avid cyclist who both owns a mountain bike and a racing bike. C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B Answer Key:A Question 10 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points This paper argues that harm reduction strategies save lives, reduce healthcare spending, while restoring dignity to people who struggle with addictions.

Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? A. This paper argues that harm reduction strategies can save lives, will reduce healthcare spending, while restoring dignity to people who struggle with addictions. B. This paper argues that harm reduction strategies save lives, reduce healthcare spending, and restore dignity to people who struggle with addictions. C. This paper argues that harm reduction strategies are saving lives, reduce healthcare spending, and restore dignity to people who struggle with addictions. D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key:B Part 2 of 2 - Modifiers 8.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then carefully reviewed by the eager Writing 2130G student. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?

A. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then reviewed by the eager Writing 2130G student. B. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the eager Writing 2130G student then carefully reviewed the Oral Report instructions. C. Having just now completed the Annotated Bibliography assignment, the Oral Report instructions were then carefully reviewed. D. None of the above correct the modifier problem. Answer Key:B Question 2 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump met with a whole lot of Russians. B. The hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians while still campaigning. C. While still campaigning, a whole lot of Russian were met by the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump. D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence.

Answer Key:D Question 3 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points The librarian was kind enough to set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. The librarian was kind enough to set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at now. B. The librarian was kind enough to set on the counter two reference works that we need to look at. C. The librarian was kind enough to quickly set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at. D. There is no modifier problem to in the sentence. Answer Key:B Question 4 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system is estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?

A. Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, scientists estimate the global food system to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. B. Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system has been estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. C. Both A and B D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence. Answer Key:A Question 5 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan’s achilles tendons were weak and prone to injury. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. Morgan’s achilles tendons, despite being a high-level athlete, were weak and prone to injury. B. Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan’s achilles tendons were prone to injury. C. Morgan’s achilles tendons were weak and prone to injury despite being a high-level athlete, . D. Despite being a high-level athlete, Morgan had achilles tendons that were weak and prone to injury. Answer Key:D Question 6 of 10

0.0 1.0 Points The textbook assigned in the Engineering Writing class provides a useful diagram that clearly explains verb tenses on page 117. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. The textbook assigned in the Engineering Writing class provides a useful diagram on page 117 that clearly explains verb tenses. B. The textbook assigned in the Engineering Writing class provides a diagram that explains verb tenses on page 117. C. The textbook assigned in the Engineering Writing class provides a useful diagram that clearly explains on page 117 verb tenses. D. The textbook assigned in the Engineering Writing class provides a useful diagram that clearly on page 117 explains verb tenses. Answer Key:A Question 7 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points All patients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence?

A. All patients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to watch their diet very carefully in the first few important days after surgery. B. All patients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few days after surgery. C. Patients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery. D. All patients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to carefully watch their diet in the first few important days after surgery. Answer Key:A Question 8 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Without any relevant Engineering experience, the impulse to lie on his resume was very tempting. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. Without any relevant Engineering experience, the impulse to lie on his resume was tempting. B. Without any relevant Engineering experience, John was very tempted by the impulse to lie on his resume. C. Without any relevant Engineering experience, it was a very tempting impulse to lie on his resume. D. None of the above correct the modifier problem. Answer Key:B

Question 9 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed again. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. Lacking O positive blood, the hospital delayed the elderly patient’s hernia surgery again. B. Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed. C. Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed by the hospital. D. None of the above correct the modifier problem. Answer Key:A Question 10 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points This past summer, Roxanne almost went swimming every day. Which of the following corrects the modifier problem in the above sentence? A. Almost this past summer, Roxanne went swimming every day. B. This past summer almost, Roxanne went swimming every day.

C. This past summer, Roxanne went swimming almost every day. D. There is no modifier problem in the sentence. Answer Key:C

2/10/22, 12:52 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/select/selectIndex 1/10 As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious, but also little patience for those who don't come to lecture. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?      

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2/10/22, 12:52 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/select/selectIndex 3/10        

2/10/22, 12:52 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/select/selectIndex 4/10     Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, high labour costs, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, labour costs are high, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, their high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are inefficient plants, high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing. 

2/10/22, 12:52 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/select/selectIndex 5/10         Working through all of the various calculations, it was revealed that there was a serious error.

2/10/22, 12:52 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 651 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/15ee1fc7-05d8-4cff-b3c8-da65e15ed868/tool/5ecb93c6-3047-420c-872f-30e1f993f065/jsf/select/selectIndex 6/10  Working through all of the various calculations, we found that there was a serious error.  Working through all of the various calculations revealed that there was a serious error.       

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3/15/22, 11:02 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 1/10      

3/15/22, 11:02 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 2/10   Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, high labour costs, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, labour costs are high, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, their high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are inefficient plants, high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.     

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3/15/22, 11:02 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 4/10           

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3/15/22, 11:02 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 8/10         Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system is estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions.

3/15/22, 11:02 AM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 9/10  Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, scientists estimate the global food system to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions.  Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system has been estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions.  Both A and B        

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3/1/22, 4:18 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 1/10 Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, high labour costs, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, labour costs are high, and foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, their high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.  Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are inefficient plants, high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing.    

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3/1/22, 4:19 PM OWL : WRITING 2130F 650 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/88659be1-5a3c-448e-abe6-f4f171e38b96/tool/9b6ca404-fc9b-42c9-ade5-fb93714c4a8f/jsf/index/mainIndex 4/10     As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious, but also little patience for those who don't come to lecture. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence?    

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Tests & Quizzes Quiz 3 2130F (Fall 2021) Return to Assessment List Part 1 of 2 - Parallelism 8.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points It is much more di � cult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than starting one. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. It is much more di � cult to sustain an exercise and diet regimen than to start one. •  B. It is much more di � cult sustaining an exercise and diet regimen than starting one. •  C. Both A and B •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 2 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 1 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

According to many people on my � oor, my � rst-year roommate was sel � sh, crude, and a source of aggravation. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. According to many people on my � oor, my � rst-year roommate was sel � sh, was crude, and a source of aggravation. •  B. According to many people on my � oor, my � rst-year roommate was sel � sh, acted crudely, and a source of aggravation. •  C. According to many people on my � oor, my � rst-year roommate was sel � sh, crude, and aggravating. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 3 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points At their day camp, the children make potholders, keychains, weave baskets, and paint pictures. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. At their day camp, the children make potholders, keychains, weave baskets, and pictures. •  B. At their day camp, the children make potholders, create keychains, weave baskets, and paint pictures. •  C. At their day camp, the children make potholders, create keychains, weave baskets, and pictures. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: B Question 4 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points The shady used car salesman promised me not only that I would receive a rebate but also a free iPhone. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 2 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

•  A. The shady used car salesman promised me not only that I would receive a rebate but a free iPhone also. •  B. The shady used car salesman promised me that I would receive not only a rebate but also a free iPhone. •  C. The shady used car salesman promised me that not only would I receive a rebate but also a free iPhone. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: B Question 5 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, high labour costs, and foreign competition is increasing. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, labour costs are high, and foreign competition is increasing. •  B. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are that their plants are inefficient, their high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing. •  C. Three reasons why so many steel companies keep losing money in our new global economy are inefficient plants, high labour costs, and their foreign competition is increasing. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: A Question 6 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points We must shift our focus from investments in health care and to invest in health instead. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. We must shift our focus from investing in health care and to invest in health instead. •  B. We must shift our focus from investments in health care and investing in health instead. OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 3 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

•  C. We must shift our focus from investments in health care to investments in health instead. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 7 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. The supervisor’s responsibilities include to oversee our programs, apply for grants, and scheduling work hours for all medical assistants. •  B. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, applying for grants, and schedule the work hours for all medical assistants. •  C. The supervisor’s responsibilities include overseeing our programs, to apply for grants, and the scheduling of work hours for all medical assistants. •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: D Question 8 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious, but also little patience for those who don't come to lecture. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. As an undergraduate, I learned not only that professors usually have plenty of time for students who seem conscientious but also that they have little patience for those who don’t come to lecture. •  B. As an undergraduate, I learned that professors usually have not only plenty of time for students who seem conscientious but also little patience for those who don’t come to lecture. OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 4 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

•  C. Both A and B •  D. There is no faulty parallelism in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 9 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your ca � eine intake, and exercising regularly is important. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. To combat chronic insomnia, avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your ca � eine intake, and exercising regularly is important. •  B. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your ca � eine intake, and exercise regularly. •  C. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reducing your ca � eine intake helps, and exercising regularly is important. •  D. To combat chronic insomnia, you should avoid taking naps during the day, reduce your ca � eine intake, and its important to exercise regularly. Answer Key: B Question 10 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques. Which of the following corrects the faulty parallelism in the above sentence? •  A. We took a kinesiology course both to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and for the acquisition of new sports medicine therapy techniques. •  B. We took a kinesiology course to improve our knowledge of human leg mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques. •  C. We took a kinesiology course for the improvement of our knowledge of human leg OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 5 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

mechanics and to acquire new sports medicine therapy techniques. •  D. None of the above correct the faulty parallelism. Answer Key: B Part 2 of 2 - Modi � ers 6.0 / 10.0 Points Please read each question and set of answer choices very carefully, and choose the ONE BEST ANSWER in each instance. Answer all questions. Question 1 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the � rst-year Engineering students, but he knew that drinking co � ee frequently made him jumpy. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the � rst-year Engineering students, but he knew that frequently drinking co � ee made him jumpy. •  B. Dr. Patel wanted to be wide awake for his afternoon presentation to the � rst-year Engineering students, but he knew that drinking co � ee made him jumpy frequently. •  C. Both A and B •  D. Neither A nor B Answer Key: C Question 2 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points Without any relevant Engineering experience, the impulse to lie on his resume was very tempting. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. Without any relevant Engineering experience, the impulse to lie on his resume OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 6 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

was tempting. •  B. Without any relevant Engineering experience, John was very tempted by the impulse to lie on his resume. •  C. Without any relevant Engineering experience, it was a very tempting impulse to lie on his resume. •  D. None of the above correct the modi � er problem. Answer Key: B Question 3 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. While still campaigning, the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump met with a whole lot of Russians. •  B. The hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump apparently met with a whole lot of Russians while still campaigning. •  C. While still campaigning, a whole lot of Russian were met by the hapless and untrustworthy presidential candidate Donald Trump. •  D. There is no modi � er problem in the sentence. Answer Key: D Question 4 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system is estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 7 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

•  A. Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, scientists estimate the global food system to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. •  B. Believing that our diets are the largest cause of climate change, the global food system has been estimated to be responsible for up to 30% of total greenhouse-gas emissions. •  C. Both A and B •  D. There is no modi � er problem in the sentence. Answer Key: A Question 5 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the � rst few important days after surgery. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to watch their diet very carefully in the � rst few important days after surgery. •  B. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to carefully watch their diet in the � rst few important days after surgery. •  C. All p atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the � rst few days after surgery. •  D. P atients who have had gastric bypass procedures need to very carefully watch their diet in the � rst few important days after surgery. Answer Key: A Question 6 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points This past summer, Roxanne almost went swimming every day. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 8 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

•  A. Almost this past summer, Roxanne went swimming every day. •  B. This past summer almost, Roxanne went swimming every day. •  C. This past summer, Roxanne went swimming almost every day. •  D. There is no modi � er problem in the sentence. Answer Key: C Question 7 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed again. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. Lacking O positive blood, the hospital delayed the elderly patient’s hernia surgery again. •  B. Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed. •  C. Lacking O positive blood, the elderly patient’s hernia surgery got delayed by the hospital. •  D. None of the above correct the modi � er problem. Answer Key: A Question 8 of 10 0.0 1.0 Points Nurses who wash their hands rarely spread disease. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. Nurses who wash their hands spread disease rarely. •  B. Nurses who rarely wash their hands spread disease. •  C. Both A and B •  D. There is no modi � er problem in the sentence. OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 9 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

Answer Key: C Question 9 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points The librarian was kind enough to set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. The librarian was kind enough to set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at now. •  B. The librarian was kind enough to set on the counter two reference works that we need to look at. •  C. The librarian was kind enough to quickly set two reference works on the counter that we need to look at. •  D. There is no modi � er problem to in the sentence. Answer Key: B Question 10 of 10 1.0 1.0 Points Working through all of the various calculations, it was revealed that there was a serious error. Which of the following corrects the modi � er problem in the above sentence? •  A. Working through all of the various calculations, we found that there was a serious error. •  B. Working through all of the various calculations revealed that there was a serious error. •  C. Both A and B •  D. There is no modi � er problem in the sentence. Answer Key: C OWL : WRITING 2130F 652 FW21 : Tests & Quizzes https://owl.uwo.ca/portal/site/5d8f7216-a509-4a78-aaf3-916fba63848a/to... 10 of 11 2022-02-09, 11:06 a.m.

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