Correct usage

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1. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?A. The tourists talked about the beautiful
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2. asked by hulk
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Juanita sent the two __________ reports to __________ yesterday afternoon.A. technicians'; headquarters B. technicians;
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2. asked by Angela
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Choose the sentence that uses pronouns correctly.Responses While mystery novels don't excite everyone, most people enjoy it.
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2. asked by kippy
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1. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?A. The tourists talked about the beautiful
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2. asked by hulk
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Which of the following sentences uses the correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point) Responses At the party there were no one
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2. asked by fffreak
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Complete the sentence with the correct comparative or superlative adverb.As it turned out, our train left the depot much late
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2. asked anonymously
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what is correct barb-and i or barb and me
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2. asked by janice
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For each of these sentences, choose the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses. Then, rewrite the complete sentence
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2. asked anonymously
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Select the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.The car is showing _____ age. it's its
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2. asked by no
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Colons and Semi-Colons Quick Check1 of 41 of 4 Items Question Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?(1 point) Responses The
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2. asked anonymously
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Use the correct preposition(Blank) dinner we got the leash and began walking (blank) the pond (blank) the way (blank) the park.
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Which sentence correctly uses a contraction?(1 point)Responses The’yre my favorite players on the team. The’yre my favorite
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.When is it appropriate to use the passive voice?(1 point)Responses when the person or thing performing the action is
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2. asked by Anonymus
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Summer Assignment:Would you say Do you know who will replace Erica and _I_ next week? Which word would you put in place if I is
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2. asked by Lizzy
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Which of these sentences uses pronouns correctly?A-Both the girls had their own bicycle B- All of the girls had her own bicycle
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2. asked by Sebastian
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)Responses My teachers often gives homework on the weekend. The cat
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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)Responses Most of the teachers attends the pep rally. Most
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2. asked by Help ME!!!
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Select the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses. The car is showing (it’s, its) age.
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2. asked by no
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?The clouds swiftly moves across the sky. My teachers often gives homework
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A)"Whoa there, buddy," Leticia cautioned. "Let's not jump to any conclusions."B)"Whoa there, buddy," Leticia cautioned, "Let's
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2. asked by danny g
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?My brother always want to cook dinner. My brother always want to cook dinner.
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Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.A. Elephants are found in both Africa and Asia, however, the two species differ
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2. asked by L
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For each of these sentences, choose the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses. Then, rewrite the complete sentence
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For each of these sentences, choose the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses. Then, rewrite the complete sentence
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2. asked anonymously
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Which sentence is correct?A. The surface of the parking lots were redone this summer. B. The sidewalks in the courtyards has
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2. asked by Ahsoka
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? (5 points)Group of answer choices "Do you have the time?," she asked. "Do you have the
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2. asked by Ceyth
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The surgeon---------------------operated on the patient has a great reputation.Which of the following options correctly
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2. asked by Kaye
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In which sentence is the word SPUTTERS used correctly?a.The engine SPUTTERS when it is started in the cold. b.The ball SPUTTERS
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2. asked by Ed
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In which sentence is "diverts" used correctly?1)it diverts us to heat bad news 2)be counted the diverts in the story 3)changing
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2. asked by Flying pickles
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In indirect speech, is it correct to writeJoe asked Nelson when did Gabriel reach home or when Gabriel had reached home. Please
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2. asked by Ramesh
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jimmy you must leave the room shut the door and be quiet. what is the correct punctuatuion
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2. asked by june
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Which of the following correctly uses a transitional word or phrase?A. First impressions are so important in both personal and
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2. asked by Diana
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Which sentence is correct?"All I am able to comprehend is that my brothers were right." or "All that I am able to comprehend is
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2. asked by Victoria
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If nonsense were actually said by a person, then which is correct?He told it off as "Nonsense." He told it off as "nonsense." Is
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2. asked by Anonymous
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is this the correct punctuation My friend jumped off the diving board and shouted "look out below!"
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2. asked by keanna
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You mustn't allow your frustration to interfere with your motivation," advised the Admission Counselor. 'Tech support is
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Grammar and word usageIs it correct? * I always utilized ACT Sparknotes as a source * The students were interested to learn.
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2. asked by jessina
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Last week, Brian read The Fall of the House of Usher before his shift at the ice cream shop.Which sentence revision uses
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2. asked by Good bot
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Which of the following options does not use parentheses correctly?a. As more and more people started wearing masks, some others
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?(1 point)Responses My teachers often gives homework on the weekend. My
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2. asked anonymously
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Which sentence is correct?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. One can never have two many friends. B. One can
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2. asked by nick
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Select the sentence in which all pronouns are used correctly.A. I sat between him and her during the sales conference. B. Just
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2. asked by jerry
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Choose the correct sentenceQuestion 1- A) The patient was brought to the operating room, and we induced general endotracheal
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2. asked by Spaz2248
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Hello. I will be very grateful for your help.1)Which article is correct in the context: "The ambassador gave a/the(?)promise
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2. asked by Ilma
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Hello.I will be very grateful for your help. 1)Which is correct: "he called me a)in an hour, b) after an hour"? 2)Is it possible
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2. asked by Ilma
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Identify the sentence with the correct word choice.a) Let's divide the work among the three of us. b) Let's divide the work
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2. asked by Anonymous
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1. Select the letter of the sentence in which the correct pronoun is used.A. The trip led to an argument between Helen and I. B.
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2. asked by anthony
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The defendant stated that she was, "not guilty."is this correct punctuation?
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2. asked by joel
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Will you please make sure that I have picked out the correct preposition in each sentence?1. Parts of wrecked ships filled one
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2. asked by Reed
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Which sentence below uses personal pronouns correctly?A. Who touches Caesar's property will answer to Caesar. B. Whoever touches
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2. asked by anthony
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