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WIDYA PUSPITASARI ( 2114010P )

Skill 1. Be sure the sentence has a subject and a verb


1) Incorrect :
The new computer program has provides a variety of helpful applications.
S

Verb

(has provides seharusnya has provided =>> S+ Has/have + V3)

2) Correct :
The papers in the wastebasket should be emptied into the trash can outside.
S
Verb

Skill 2. Be Careful of Object of Prepositions


1) Incorrect:
For the last three years at various hospitals in the county has been practicing medicine.
Adverb of time
Verb
>> Missing subject (could be THE DOCTOR has been practicing)
2) Incorrect:
Shopping in the downtown area of the city it has improved a lot in recent years.
Subject
S Verb
>>Double subject (SHOPPING and IT), So the sentence is incorrect.

Skill 3. Be Careful Of Appositive


1) Incorrect:
In the cold of winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on.
Verb
Missing subject (could be THE ELECTRIC HEATER, a wall heating unit)

2) Incorrect:
The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type, was finally readied for use.
Subject
Verb
>> Missing comma (computer, the most powerful). So, its incorrect sentence
Skill 4. Be Careful Of Present Participles
1) Correct:
The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at booths throughout the fair.
S

Verb

merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan present
participle telah benar.
2) Correct:
The first team winning four games is awarded the championship.
S

Verb

merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan present
participle telah benar.

Skill 5. Be Careful of Past Participle


1) Correct:
The loaves of bread were baked in a brick oven at a low temperature for many hours.
S

Verb

merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan past
participle telah benar.

2) Correct:
All the tenants were invited to the Independence Day barbecue at the apartment complex.
S
V
merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan past
participle telah benar.

Skill 6. Use Coordinate Connectors Correctly


1. Incorrect
Or You can drive your car for another 2, 0000 miles, you can get it fixed.
S

Verb

Verb

Incorrect karena salah penempatan connector. Seharusnya sebelum you can get it fixed
2. Correct:
The lifeguard will warn you about the riptides, or She may require you to get out of the water.
S

Verb

, CC S

merupakan

bentuk

kalimat

yang

benar

(sudah

terdapat

subjek

dan verb) beserta

penggunaan coordinate coordinator telah benar.

Skill 7. Use Adverb Time And Cause Connectors Correctly


1) Correct :
Since the bank closes in less than an hour, the deposits need to be tallied immediately.
Ket:.
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan adverb time atau cause coordinator.
>> merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta
penggunaan adverb time atau cause coordinator telah benar.

2) Correct :
The citizens are becoming more and more incensed about traffic
accidents whenever the accidents occur at that intersection.
Ket:.
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan adverb time atau cause coordinator.
>> merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta
penggunaan adverb time atau cause coordinator telah benar.

Skill 8. Use Other Adverb Connector Correctly


1) Incorrect:
No one is admitted to the academy unless he or she the education requirements.
S

Analysis:
Second clause "she or he the education....." is incorrect because it has no Verb.

2) Incorrect:
I will take you wherever need to go to complete the registration procedures.
S

Analysis:
Second clause" .........need to go to ..." is incorrect because it doesn't have a subject. It should be"you
need to go....
Skill 9. Use Noun Clause Connectors Correctly
1) Correct:

When the season starts is determined by the weather.


Analysis:
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan Noun Clause Connector.
Yang berlatar hijau merupakan noun clause.
Merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan noun
clause connector telah benar.
2) Correct:
The schedule indicated if the teams would be playing in the final game.
Analysis:
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan Noun Clause Connector.
Yang berlatar hijau merupakan noun clause.
Merupakan bentuk kalimat yang benar (sudah terdapat subjek dan verb) beserta penggunaan noun
clause connector telah benar.
Skill 10. Use Noun Clause Connector/Subjects Connectors Correctly
1) Correct:
The game show contestant was able to respond to whatever was asked.
S
V
Noun Clause Connector as Subjects
2) Correct:
The employee was unhappy about what was added to his job description.
S
V
Noun Clause Connector

Skill 11. Use Adjective Clause Correctly


1) Incorrect:
The story that you told me about Bob.
Analysis:
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan Adjective Clause Connector.
Yang berlatar hijau merupakan adjective clause.
>> sentence tersebut kehilangan verb. Seharusnya:
The story that you told me about Bob was scary
Was scary as verb

2) Correct:

The enthusiasm with which he greeted me made me feel welcome.


Analysis:
Yang diblok merupakan subjek.
Yang diblok dan digaris bawahi merupakan verb (kata kerja).
Yang dimiringkan merupakan Adjective Clause Connector.
Yang berlatar hijau merupakan adjective clause.

Skill 12. Use Adjective Clause Connector/Subjects Correctly


1) Incorrect:
The cars are trying to enter the freeway system are lined up for blocks.
S
V
S
V
Missing connector/subject (could be WHICH are trying)
2) Incorrect:
I have great respect for everyone who on the Deans List.
S
Connector
Missing verb (could be who IS)

Skill 13. Use Reduced Adjective Clauses Correctly


1) Correct:
Serving a term of four years, the mayor of the town will face reelection next year.
Adjective Clauses
Subject
Verb
Adv. Of time

2) Incorrect:
The food placing on the picnic table attracted a large number of flies
Verb
Analysis:
(placing should be placed)

Skills 14. Use Reduced Adverb Clauses Correctly


1) Correct:
If not completely satisfied, you can return the product to the manufacturer.
Analysis:
If not completely satisfied, you can return the product to the manufacturer.
CC
, S V
2) Correct:
Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.
Analysis:
Once purchased, the swimsuits cannot be returned.
CC
,
S
V

Skill 15. Invert The Subject And Verb With Question Words
1) Incorrect:
How new students can get information about parking?
Analysis:
(should be How can new students get information about parking?)

2) Incorrect:
Only the pilot can tell you how far can the plane go on one tank of fuel.
Analysis:
(should be Only the pilot can tell you how far the plane can go on one tank of fuel).

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