“Because the class was difficult.”
Fragment. Because introduces a dependent clause. Complete it: Because the class was difficult, we studied together.
Student-Led Workshop
Teach-Back Error Clinic
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One student diagnoses the error; another states the rule; a third gives a new correct example. Reveal only after all three speak.
“She are ready.”
Agreement error. Third-person singular “she” takes “is”: She is ready.
“He wears an uniform.”
Sound error. Uniform begins with a consonant “y” sound: He wears a uniform.
“The life is hard.”
General abstract noun error. Drop the article: Life is hard.
“I am student.”
Singular count noun error. Add an article: I am a student.
“The student with the red book.”
Fragment. It has a subject but no complete verb phrase: The student with the red book is waiting.
DIAGNOSE → TEACH → CREATE → CHECK