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Some spiders are able to catch and eat fish ___ they've been known to overcome fish five times heavier than themselves.
Some spiders are able to catch and eat fish; they've been known to overcome fish five times heavier than themselves.
The salesman tried to sell a car to a customer that was broken down.
The salesman tried to sell a broken-down car to a customer.
Discovered in the soil of our city garden (was/were) a button dating from the Civil War dating from the turn of the century.
Discovered in the soil of our city garden was a button dating from the Civil War dating from the turn of the century.
1×2–4+1
-1
(15 − 10) ÷ 5 = g
g=1
Ms. Hoffman launched her own business as a way to work for herself __ and she also appreciated that the business provided an outlet for her creativity.
Ms. Hoffman launched her own business as a way to work for herself, and she also appreciated that the business provided an outlet for her creativity.
Let’s adopt the dog from the animal shelter with black spots.
Let’s adopt the dog from the animal shelter with black spots.
One of the main reasons for elephant poaching are the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.
One of the main reasons for elephant poaching is the profits received from selling the ivory tusks.
1÷-1+3-3
-1
12/6 − 2 = a
a=0
Hebrew was revived as a spoken language in the late nineteenth century __ and was adopted as the official language of the new State of Israel in the twentieth century.
Hebrew was revived as a spoken language in the late nineteenth century and was adopted as the official language of the new State of Israel in the twentieth century.
Expecting rain, the umbrella was propped up against the wall.
Expecting rain, Ilana propped the umbrella against the wall.
The presence of certain bacteria in our bodies are one of the factors that determines our overall health.
The presence of certain bacteria in our bodies is one of the factors that determines our overall health.
3÷0.6–4
1
4(5) + 5 = q
q=25
If you love old items, you should see the vintage crafts store down the street __ or you could also check out the consignment shop across town.
If you love old items, you should see the vintage crafts store down the street, or you could also check out the consignment shop across town.
The restaurant serves cookies to customers that are freshly baked.
The restaurant serves cookies that are freshly baked to the customers.
Leah is the only one of the many applicants who has the ability to step into this job.
Correct
5×0.1+0.2
0.7
h = 19 + (–2)5
h=-13
On the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge in Paris, couples have expressed their love by clipping padlocks to the bridge's railings and throwing the keys into the river __ however, the weight of so many locks has caused the railings to collapse in some places.
On the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge in Paris, couples have expressed their love by clipping padlocks to the bridge's railings and throwing the keys into the river; however, the weight of so many locks has caused the railings to collapse in some places.
Late as always, Mike made quite an entrance when he came to the party.
Late as always, Mike made quite an entrance when he came to the party.
Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
Mathematics is John's favorite subject, while Civics is Andrea's favorite subject.
1/5×1/4÷4/5
1/25
d = –17 − 6 ÷ –3
d=-15