Vocab
During the French Revolution, the kind had no choice but to __ his right to the throne.
waive
a similar line or grammatical structure
parallelism
This is the cake I ate, but I was allergic.
compound-complex
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My favorite novel is "Pride and Prejudice."
incorrect formatting -- needs to be in italics
Adverb clause, gerund phrase, participial phrase, adjective clause, or prepositional phrase?
Under the Christmas tree you'll find the presents I just wrapped.
prepositional phrase
After Amazon lost my package they tried to offer me a refund to___ my loss.
redress
a type of metaphor in which something closely related to someone/thing is used to represent it
metonymy
My brother went to MIT for college; he completed his internship in New York; he currently lives in Manhattan.
compound
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The boy fell over on his way to class in a blue cap.
MM
I'll call you after I finish my homework.
adverb clause
I am trying to ___ your fear of the final with this jeopardy game.
quell
a poem expressing emotion
lyric
I took the change you left on the table.
complex
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Nathan, my boyfriend, is allergic to shrimp; but he still enjoys eating dim sum.
correct as is
Adverb clause, gerund phrase, participial phrase, adjective clause, or prepositional phrase?
The man standing by the door is my uncle.
participial phrase
When we went snorkeling in Bora Bora, I could not believe how __ the water was.
limpid
the comparison and/or contrast of two ideas for analytical purpose
juxtaposition
Although many said she would lose, Simone Biles became one of the most highly decorated Olympians after she won four gold medals in Paris.
complex
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Eating by the benches, the carnival music began.
DM
Adverb clause, gerund phrase, participial phrase, adjective clause, or prepositional phrase?
Rotting in front of the TV is one of my favorite weekend hobbies.
gerund phrase
Putting up the new blinds in the kitchen ___ the need for curtains.
a poem that tells a story
narrative
He went to MIT and majored in computer science engineering.
simple
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The dog with the light brown coat is named Queenie.
missing comma
Adverb clause, gerund phrase, participial phrase, adjective clause, or prepositional phrase?
I spoke to the teacher assigned to room 26.
(elliptical) adjective clause