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Which superlative adverb correctly completes the sentence?The student who completed the assignment _______ won a chance to
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2. asked by rando
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Identify the error in apostrophe use: Pat's friend just called to ask if Tom's brother will be at Richards' birthday party.(1
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Which explains verb mood?It is how a verb is used to make a command. It is how a verb is used to ask a question. It is how a
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2. asked by ray
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Select the letter of the term that identifies the function of thephrase in parentheses in the following sentence: (Incorporating
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2. asked by ttbaby
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Provide a homophone for each of the following words packed pain piqui rap serial play decent
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2. asked by Betsy
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Identify the type of vague pronoun reference in the following sentence.Nancy found a watch in the drawer but it didn't work.
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2. asked by Maggie
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In 3–5 sentences, classify the word earth-shattering as denotative, connotative, or figurative, and then explain how context
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2. asked by TheDarkArtist
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The snake's skin feels rather smooth.Is feels a linking verb? The goats in the children's zoo are hoping for treats. Is are
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2. asked by kelley
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USING PRONOUNS QUICK CHECKWHICH ANTECEDENT AGREES WITH THE PRONOUN IN THIS SENTENCE? SELECT THE CORRECT ANSWER FROM THE LIST.
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1. They elected the girl captain of the team.1-2. They elected the girl the captain of the team. (Which one is correct? Do we
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2. asked by John
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Which sentence contains coordinate adjetives1 lucy decorated a brown paper bag to put all of her cards in 2 lucy wore here pink
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2. asked by Leo
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Affliction in a sentence.
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Since dream is an irregular verb then the sentence:She was dreaming of a swimming pool is Present Participle not Past Participle
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choose the meaning of the word stealthily in the sentence.The spies moved stealthily among the colonists, trying to gather
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Zach used to work at an independent record label. Negotiating could be exciting, but he was supposed to slant everything in the
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Which sentence contains a prepositional phrase?A.The grasshopper jumped high. B.The criminal held up the gas station. C.The
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2. asked by Cassie
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Q1. Which is the preposition in this sentence: I found the dog sleeping on the floor.I found sleeping on Q2. What is the
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2. asked by ilovenhypen
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Identify the sentence that contains a word or phrase that should NOT be in italics.(1 point) Responses Is Mel Gibson in the
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A sentence is a group of words expressing a complete though and each begin with a capital letter.
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2. asked by monica
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Which word in the sentence below is a participle?The frightened cat scratched my eye. (1 point) Responses cat cat frightened
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2. asked by hi
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The phone had been hung up suddenly by Rey. Changes the passive voice to the active voice or the active voice to the passive
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What is hyperbole?(1 point) Responses a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an
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Is 'money' an abstract noun or a material noun?
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I believe our families are both related to George Washington. What a surprising occurrence!I believe our familys are both
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2. asked by Anonymous
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1. There is pieces of a soap bar on the table.2. There is a soap bar on the table. 3. Thre is pieces of soap bar on the table.
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2. asked by rfvv
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Identify the indirect object in the following statement:Sarah threw the ball to Jack across the field. (1 point) • Sarah •
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Are these the verbs in this sentence?He suffered an injury to his knee, and this is causing him pain and discomfort. verb pain
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2. asked by tina
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if this is a subject verb agreementDid you know a famous animal rights activist has criticized horseracing because of the danger
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2. asked by alberto
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This morning, Andrew ran through the hallway so that he could get to his classroom.How many prepositional phrases are in the
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Waht is the proper pronoun for this sentence?Only a panther could have left that footprint, I want to photograph it.
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2. asked by Toni
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Which option describes a synonym?(1 point) Responses a word or phrase that is a model of something a word or phrase that is a
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2. asked by 6D9_yuh
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A conjunctive adverb is an adverb that connects clauses in a compound sentence. Click and drag the conjunctive adverb that
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2. asked by Destiney Camp
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In 1-2 sentences, explain the meaning of disgruntled, as well as the context clues that could help someone determine this
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2. asked by ijwdi
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Carlos was ambidextrous, so, when he sprained his right wrist, he was able to throw accurately with this left hand. In 3-5
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Use the group of words to answer the question.factory: a building where goods are assembled manufacture: create on a large-scale
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Look at these words. Each word has a suffix. Drag the words to the correct place in the chart.amuse__ pave__ amaze__ commit__
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Roger had always admired his aunt's altruism, for she gave money to anyone in need.Based on the context clues, which word is the
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explain in 10 words what second person is.
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Think of some hard g words and type them here. Try to come up with 5. Remember when the g is followed by the vowels a, o, u or
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Look at the thesaurus entry for malice.malice \ ˈma-ləs \ hostility, ill will Based on the entry, what is the best definition
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Review the sample dictionary entry for the word claim.claim \klām\ v. 1. assert the truth, often without evidence; 2. demand
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2. asked by Quanbilly davious
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Identify the correct sentence.Question 6 options: a) The music sounds beautifully. b) Run quick; otherwise, you will miss the
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Read the following sentence:The birds sit silently and stare. Which revision below includes a prepositional phrase? The birds
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Which transition word or phrase signals the cause in the cause and effect relationshipA. Therefore B. Finally C. Due to D. As a
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2. asked by fort
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Which explains verb mood?A. It is how a verb is used to state a fact. B. It is how a verb is used to express a thought. C. It is
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2. asked by Joc
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Which stem is found in the sentence?There is no antidote to this poison; unfortunately, the poor man who ingested it ended up
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2. asked by MS AI SISTER
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Which words or phrase in the sentence provides the best clue to the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence?Puppies will
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2. asked by Something
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Which of the following is the connotation of a word?(1 point)Responses the way a word is pronounced the way a word is pronounced
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2. asked by Daphne
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Which of the following is a synonym for prudent?(1 point) good practical rash
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