Can someone check my answers? Questions will be posted below.

Question

anonymous · Answer

Shifts:
 	
1. 	General McArthur faced a unique and disturbing challenge; it was crunch time and the chips were down and he had to decide the proper way to handle the dilemma.
 	
	correct*
	incorrect
2. 	If a student is going to become a better writer, you will need to write more.
 	
	incorrect*
	correct
3. 	You should purchase a bike unless one plans on walking everywhere.
 	
	incorrect*
	correct
4. 	She picked up her purse, winked at the waiter, and walked out the door.
 	
	correct*
	incorrect

 	Pronoun Reference and Agreement:
 	
5. 	The Russian army engaged the German army, and they were pushing them back.
 	
	correct*
	incorrect
6. 	If you constantly criticize a roommate, it will only make her angry.
 	
	correct
	incorrect*
7. 	George shouted at Tom as he was leaving the building.
 	
	incorrect
	correct*
 	
Indicate whether the sentences below correctly or incorrectly exemplify parallel structure, shifts, or pronoun reference and agreement. Consider how you might correct those that are incorrect.

Parallel Structure:

 	
8. 	I enjoy watching movies, reading books, and to study birds.
 	
	incorrect
	correct*
9. 	Alice enjoys watching the dogs as much as petting them.
 	
	correct*
	incorrect
10. 	Most people desire love, freedom, and want to be recognized.
 	
	correct*
	incorrect

anonymous · Answer

Correct

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8 Hi sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if you could check my answers above. I am taking this writing class and I am not the greatest at it and just wanted to see if i was correct. And if i am not correct could you please show me what I did wrong?

anonymous · Answer

or @pooja195 would you be willing to help?

pooja195 · Answer

they look fine to me nice job! :)

anonymous · Answer

really? thank you

tjbrew · Answer

I would say these are all incorrect:
Parallel Structure: 
8. I enjoy watching movies, reading books, and to study birds. 
Should be:   I enjoy watching movies, reading books, and studying birds. 
9. Alice enjoys watching the dogs as much as petting them.
Should be: Alice enjoys watching the dogs as much as she enjoys petting them.
10. Most people desire love, freedom, and want to be recognized. 
Should be: Most people desire love, freedom, and recognition.