Special Problems with Subjects

The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.”

For help with this exercise, see section 29a of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    Was surprised when I visited a local goat farm where goat cheese is produced.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Was surprised when I visited a local goat farm where goat cheese is produced.
  2. Question

    Because there is straw in the goat pens, don’t have a bad odor. In addition, the pens are kept very clean, as is the place where the goats get milked.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Because there is straw in the goat pens, don’t have a bad odor. In addition, the pens are kept very clean, as is the place where the goats get milked.
  3. Question

    Get milked twice a day and give an average of seven pounds of milk.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Get milked twice a day and give an average of seven pounds of milk.
  4. Question

    Is an art to make goat cheese. The milk is pasteurized to kill germs, and special bacteria are added to change the milk to cheese.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Is an art to make goat cheese. The milk is pasteurized to kill germs, and special bacteria are added to change the milk to cheese.
  5. Question

    Rennet is another ingredient and is added to the milk to congeal it or form curds.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Rennet is another ingredient and is added to the milk to congeal it or form curds.
  6. Question

    Whey, a watery by-product, is left when the solid cheese is removed.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Whey, a watery by-product, is left when the solid cheese is removed.
  7. Question

    Is fed to cows on another farm.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Is fed to cows on another farm.
  8. Question

    Goats, they must be kept healthy.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - Goats, they must be kept healthy.
  9. Question

    The owner of the farm doesn’t like visitors because might be carrying disease.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - The owner of the farm doesn’t like visitors because might be carrying disease.
  10. Question

    The goats are well treated and even have individual name. No wonder the cheese made from their milk is so delicious.

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    Special Problems with Subjects: The following sentences contain subject errors. Check each underlined word or phrase. If it is not used correctly, choose the answer that corrects the error. If the underlined word or phrase is correct, choose “Correct.” - The goats are well treated and even have individual name. No wonder the cheese made from their milk is so delicious.