This tutorial will test your ability to recognize various types of grammar and punctuation problems. Each of the 10 sentences in this exercise contains some type of problem. You are to select what type of problem from the list below the sentence.

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1. Joe appreciated him recognizing the achievements of the club to which he belonged.
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2. The radio station changed their format from top 40 to oldies last year.
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3. Either the money or the fame are certain to bring him sadness in the end.
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4. George C. Scott, a fine actor was an Academy Award for his performance in Patton.
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5. Whom did he say was coming to the reception?
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6. He did not find any trace of the body, did he.
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7. The game, we played, is the same one that has been played for many centuries.
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8. The executive comes from Nashville, Tenn. but now lives in New York City.
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9. I could hardly speak, I was so out of breath.
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10. The injured player who won the National League batting title last year.
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