Some Blue Book Writing Questions

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<p>p. 479, Number 19</p>

<p>In those cities in which public transportation is adequate, fewer traffic problems occur and pedestrians are rarely involved in accidents. No Error</p>

<p>Answer - “No error”. Why? I thought it would have to be “the cities” for it to be correct.</p>

<p>p. 480, Number 26</p>

<p>Apparently impressed with our plans, the foundation awarded Carlos and I a grant to establish a network of community centers throughout the city. No error</p>

<p>Answer - “Carlos and I”. What’s wrong with that? I thought the answer would have been “No error”</p>

<p>p. 494, Number 12</p>

<p>By simply entering an Internet website or calling a toll-free number, a catalog order can be placed for almost anything from cheesecakes to fully equipped desktop computers.</p>

<p>A) a catalog order can be placed
B) by placing a catalog order
C) they will place your catalog order
D) you can place a catalog order
E) your catalog order can be placed</p>

<p>Answer - C. I thought it was A, as I didn’t think you could simply refer to “they” like that. Can anyone explain that to me?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>For the first one, it’s just right. Number 26: the correct answer should be Carlos and me. If you have trouble just take out Carlos and see if it would be me or I. </p>

<p>For the last one, I thought it would be D… because you are the one doing it. Anyone know why it’s C?</p>

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<p>Yeah i think #12 is D because “By simply… toll-free number” incorrectly modifies “catalog order” and the subject should be “you”. C would be ambiguous because who is they?</p>