Writing Mechanics

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Questions (46)

Use the sentences to answer the question.Maverick needed to go to the store. His dog wanted to go with him. Which option best
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2. asked by Jayla
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Where should a comma be added in the following sentence: Because my dog likes to dig my yard is full of potholes. (1 point)
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2. asked by truestforms10
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An appeals court ordered the money returned, however, the IRS didn't comply.A. Properly constructed sentence B. Misplaced part
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2. asked by Angela
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1.Which of the following is one reason to use quotation marks in a sentence?to show you have used someone’s exact words in
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2. asked by christopher
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Identify each as fragment, run-on, comma splice, or sentence.Edgar Allen Poe invented the convention of the solution that is
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2. asked by Michelle
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What is the semicolon doing in this sentence?Emily loves milk, but she can’t drink it; she’s lactose-intolerant. (1 point)
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Which option describes the purpose of using active voice?Responses to make writing stronger to make writing stronger to correct
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Rewrite the following paragraph.Add colons and semicolons where needed. Note that a spelling/grammar-checker does not always
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2. asked by Susan
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Combine each pair of sentences that follow into one sentence by creating a subordinate clause that presents information about a
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2. asked by Carlos
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Which option must be placed between coordinate adjectives?A- no punctuation B- semicolons C- periods D- commas
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Did I properly quote this sentence?Feldman is the author from my school textbook. I am not sure if I have this part right. Do I
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2. asked by Sharon
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I am having some serious problems with parallelism. I do not understand how to use parallelism. I've read the lesson in my
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2. asked by Andy
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Combine each set of sentences into one sentences so that it contains two independent clauses. Use a semicolon correctly between
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2. asked by Brad
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Which word describes what is used to connect phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or overall ideas in writing?A. Topics B. Vocabulary
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2. asked by Jozikee
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Call of the Wild Alternative PortfolioNeed 3 character traits Use of transition words Use correct grammar, punctuation,
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Which word describes what is used to connect phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or overall ideas in writing?(1 point)Responses
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2. asked by Jace Antoino
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Which word describes what is used to connect phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or overall ideas in writing?A.transitions
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When should a writer use a dash?(1 point)Responses to indicate an abrupt shift in idea to indicate an abrupt shift in idea to
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2. asked by Bella
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Which of the following describes shifts in writing?(1 point) Responses unnecessary changes in the form of the verbs within a
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2. asked by thing
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Which of the following describes shifts in writing? A. The relationship between the subject of the sentence b. Unnecessary
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When should a writer use a dash? A. To separate items in a list. B. To separate clauses in a compound sentence. C. To indicate
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Use the sentence from a narrative to answer the prompt.There there are my the team? And one to two sentences explain why the
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Which option demonstrates the correct way to use a comma? (Illuminate)(1 point) Responses Alexia is going to attend a culinary
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2. asked by @slaxyo on discord
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Rewrite the sentence by correcting the misplaced modifier, squinting modifier, or dangling modifier.Philip scarcely had read
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Read the passage.(1) New York City has many tourist attractions, but one attraction stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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Hi Shelby,We are in beautiful Venice! We saw the whole city. We rode in gondolas to see the sites. We saw incredible
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Which structural items would you expect to see in prose? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)Responses paragraphs paragraphs
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2. asked by <3 S E R E N I T Y<3 or THEYLUVSERENITY:)
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QuestionWhich structural items would you expect to see in prose? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses lines lines
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Which option describes a transition?(1 point)Responses a period of time during which events occur a period of time during which
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6) Select the sentence with the correct punctuation (commas, semicolons, colons, and quotation marks.)Some of the commandments
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Which of the following sentences should appear first in a narrative organized chronologically?(1 point)Responses Caroline played
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2. asked by goofy ah bugger
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Which of the following has an error in parallel structure?The grocery story sells fresh vegetables, makes unique smoothies, and
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2. asked by nickolia paul
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Read the following paragraph. Rewrite the paragraph above, correcting any fragments and run-on sentences. Be sure to use correct
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2. asked by lol
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Can you write a review and reflect on these topics:explaining the functions of phrases and clauses identifying complex, simple,
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What is pacing?(1 point)Responses the use of dialogue to move the plot forward the details that bring a story to life the speed
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Each of these sentences contains one phrase and one Clause identify the underlying words as either a phrase or a clause
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Which option describes cohesion in writing?(1 point)Responsesdrawing conclusions based on factsdrawing conclusions based on
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2. asked by wheatus
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Which of the following punctuation marks are used to set aside information that is loosely related to the meaning of the
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2. asked by u dont know me
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Directions: Read each sentence. Correct the placement of the underlinedmodifiers by rewriting the sentences on the lines
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Which feature shows whether a sentence is written in first or third person?(1 point)Responses pronouns pronouns bibliography
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Complete the chart by recognizing and correcting sentences with misplaced or dangling modifiers. A sentence may be correct as
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use the sentence to answer the prompt. He read that "it took more than two years... for the case too tried in try and a verdict
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Use the sentence to answer the question.The new bakery on Fifth Avenue is better than the one I usually buy cupcakes from that
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2. asked by Multiple Choice Much of the world’s countries have
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Use the sentence to answer the question.We could go to the mall, or would you rather shop online? In a paragraph, identify the
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What helps organize and guide your reader through your paper from one idea/paragraph to the next?* 1 point Thesis Transitional
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2. asked by Strawberry Cow
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.Vicky an outspoken teenager is running for student government president. She has some
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