business communication

Section 1: Instructions The sentences below contain errors; the sentences are fragments or run-on sentences, contain modifier problems, or have non-parallel construction. 1. Identify the problem in each sentence (and write the name of the problem in the space provided) 2. Rewrite the sentence to correct the issue (Note: There are several different, correct ways to rewrite a given sentence.) Example Original Sentence: 1 always bring my reusable bag. When I go to the store. Problem: Fragment Rewrite: When I go to the store, I always bring my reusable bag. 1. The summer was very hot in Edmonton. Without a pool to cool off in. 1 2. The engineer spent a significant amount of time going over the most recent bridge plans they looked to be very comprehensive and well made. 3. The teacher found that all the kindergarten children were especially energetic in the morning they must have had too much sugar for breakfast! 4. Since there was road construction Anna couldn't pick up her sister so Michelle took a train to her house. 5. Netflix has lots of different movies to choose from including action films, my favourite movie Iron Man, comedies, and they even let you download movies. Worksheet Page 1 of 2 NorQuest College Business Communications V1.17 6. Because of the COVID pandemic, the business communicator wanted to increase the amount of videos her team produced. Because she thought customers would appreciate it. 7. My shopping list has many items on it: bananas, the pretty flowers for my mother, and even the fresh green apples. I 8. Travelling at excessive speed, the truck was hit by the train crossing the tracks. 9. Sweet and refreshing, Jaskaran enjoyed orange juice from the corner cafe. 10. The student, well researched and concisely written, earned a good grade because of his report