1.which of the following sentences is accurate in terms of the words it uses?

a. there is alarge amount of people at the convention.
b. we have to decide between the four options available to us.
c.fewer people will attend the conference this year because of the higher costs.
d.the speech had a profound affect on the audience.
2. which of the following usues passive voice appropriately?
a. your order was shipped yesterday and should arrive by friday.
b.the shipping clerk sent your order yesterday and it should arrive by friday.
c.the decision was made after much debate and deliberation.
d.an announcement about the company takeover will be made by the president later today.
3.which statement correctly identifies the main benefit of writing a paragraph using the deductive order strategy?
a. you can present any kind of the evidence you wish to use.
b. the reader knows from the outset what your main point is so he or she is prepared to receive the evidence you provide to back up your idea.
c. it is an effective technique if you want to entice the reader into reading more.
d.thwe topic sentence acts as the concluding sentence.

I'll be glad to check your answers.

is it all correct?

1 (17) is not b.

The other two are correct -- if I've figured out your numbering. Did you post the last question?

sorry for my numbering..i did not post the last question..here is...

which of the following is not an example of parallel structure?
a. yoga can help you develop flexibility, reduce stress, and increase relaxation.
b. learn how to analyze business audience, im[prove your style, and edit thoroughly.
c. you are all encouraged to come and share ideas, express concerns, and ask questions.
d.you can pay by credit card, check, ot just fill out a payroll deduction card.

...my answer is d- is it correct

Yes, D is correct.

1. To determine which sentence is accurate in terms of the words it uses, we need to analyze each option.

a. The sentence "there is alarge amount of people at the convention" contains two errors. First, "alarge" should be "a large" to properly use the article "a." Second, "people" should be "people" or "a large number of people" to be grammatically correct.
b. The sentence "we have to decide between the four options available to us" is accurate. It properly uses the phrase "between the four options" to show a choice among them.
c. The sentence "fewer people will attend the conference this year because of the higher costs" is accurate. It correctly uses "fewer" to refer to a smaller number and connects it to the reason "because of the higher costs."
d. The sentence "the speech had a profound affect on the audience" contains an error. Instead of "affect," it should be "effect" to correctly convey the impact or outcome of the speech.
Therefore, the accurate sentence in terms of the words it uses is option C: "fewer people will attend the conference this year because of the higher costs."

2. Passive voice is used to shift the focus from the subject performing the action to the action itself. Let's examine each option to identify the appropriate use of passive voice.
a. The sentence "your order was shipped yesterday and should arrive by Friday" is an appropriate use of passive voice. The subject (your order) is the recipient of the action (being shipped), and the focus is on the action itself rather than who performed it.
b. The sentence "the shipping clerk sent your order yesterday and it should arrive by Friday" uses active voice because it states the subject (the shipping clerk) performing the action (sent).
c. The sentence "the decision was made after much debate and deliberation" is an appropriate use of passive voice. The subject (the decision) is not stated explicitly in the sentence, and the focus is on the fact that the decision was made, rather than who made it.
d. The sentence "an announcement about the company takeover will be made by the president later today" is an appropriate use of passive voice. The subject (the announcement) is the recipient of the action (being made), and the focus is on the action rather than who will make it.
Therefore, the sentence that uses passive voice appropriately is option D: "an announcement about the company takeover will be made by the president later today."

3. The deductive order strategy in writing paragraphs involves starting with a main point or a topic sentence and providing supporting evidence or details afterward. Let's analyze each statement to identify the main benefit of writing a paragraph using this strategy.
a. The statement "you can present any kind of evidence you wish to use" is not an accurate description of the main benefit. While deductive order allows presenting evidence, it does not inherently provide the freedom to present any kind of evidence without considering the coherence and relevance to the main point.
b. The statement "the reader knows from the outset what your main point is, so he or she is prepared to receive the evidence you provide to back up your idea" accurately describes the main benefit of deductive order. By starting with a clear topic sentence, the reader understands the main point, which helps them anticipate and comprehend the supporting evidence.
c. The statement "it is an effective technique if you want to entice the reader into reading more" does not accurately describe the main benefit. While deductive order can engage readers, its primary advantage lies in providing a clear structure for presenting and supporting ideas, rather than specifically enticing readers.
d. The statement "the topic sentence acts as the concluding sentence" is an inaccurate description. In deductive order, the topic sentence serves as the opening sentence, introducing the main point of the paragraph, while the concluding sentence typically summarizes or reinforces the main idea.
Therefore, the statement that correctly identifies the main benefit of writing a paragraph using the deductive order strategy is option B: "the reader knows from the outset what your main point is, so he or she is prepared to receive the evidence you provide to back up your idea."

17. b

18.d
19.b
20.d