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100

The smell of freshly cut grass reminds me of my twelve-year-old self, playing Soccer on Saturday mornings.

The smell of freshly cut grass reminds me of my twelve-year-old self, playing soccer on Saturday mornings.

100

When the shuttle broke free of Earth’s atmosphere Ride broke through the (country's / countrys' / countries) highest glass ceiling by becoming the first American woman to fly in space.

When the shuttle broke free of Earth’s atmosphere Ride broke through the country's highest glass ceiling by becoming the first American woman to fly in space.

100

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When the shuttle broke free of Earth’s atmosphere Ride broke through the country’s highest glass ceiling by becoming the first American woman to fly in space. 

Where does the comma go?

When the shuttle broke free of Earth’s atmosphere, Ride broke through the country’s highest glass ceiling by becoming the first American woman to fly in space. 

100

The hours the average American (spend / spends) working have increased dramatically since the 1970s, making it hard for many workers to get a good night’s sleep.

The hours the average American spends working have increased dramatically since the 1970s, making it hard for many workers to get a good night’s sleep.

100

This geometrical shape features two pairs of parallel sides and no right angles.

What is a parallelogram?

200

I hope to go fishing in the gulf of mexico this June.

I hope to go fishing in the Gulf of Mexico this June.

200

By virtue of (they're / their / there) medical training, PAs can perform many of the jobs traditionally done by doctors.

By virtue of their medical training, PAs can perform many of the jobs traditionally done by doctors.

200

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Several branches of the Italian School of Canine Lifeguards, including the one in Civitavecchia teach dogs to paddle to the aid of swimmers in trouble. 

Where does the comma go?

Several branches of the Italian School of Canine Lifeguards, including the one in Civitavecchia, teach dogs to paddle to the aid of swimmers in trouble. 

200

A few companies, such as Google, have even invested in high-tech nap pods that block out light, play soothing music, and gently (waking / wake) nappers.

A few companies, such as Google, have even invested in high-tech nap pods that block out light, play soothing music, and gently wake nappers.

200

In 1918, this disease killed 548,000 people in America and an estimated 50 million people worldwide.

What is the flu?

300

I decided that I wasn’t going to allow the situation to ruin my chance of enjoying a traditional High School experience.

I decided that I wasn’t going to allow the situation to ruin my chance of enjoying a traditional high school experience.

300

Italy’s Tower of Pisa has been leaning southward since the initial stages of (its / it’s) construction over 1800 years ago.

Italy’s Tower of Pisa has been leaning southward since the initial stages of its construction over 1800 years ago.

300

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We all agreed that the Avengers movie was too long boring, and predictable.

Where does the comma go?

We all agreed that the Avengers movie was too long, boring, and predictable.

300

Each caffetteria functions as a social hub in its neighborhood, and the way in which most patrons consume their coffee (contributes / contributing) to this fact.

Each caffetteria functions as a social hub in its neighborhood, and the way in which most patrons consume their coffee contributes to this fact.

300

This famous Roman general crossed the Rubicon on January 10, 49 B.C.E.

Who is Julius Caesar?

400

The Italian National Civil Protection agency has launched a program for a new breed of lifeguards - a canine rescue squad.

The Italian National Civil Protection Agency has launched a program for a new breed of lifeguards - a canine rescue squad.

400

For example, many brain diseases, including (Alzheimers / Alzheimer's) disease, involve the accumulation of specific proteins in the brain.

For example, many brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, involve the accumulation of specific proteins in the brain.

400

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“The research paper is due in three weeks” explained the English teacher.

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“The research paper is due in three weeks,” explained the English teacher.

400

What (begun / began) as two young men taunting each other ends in tragedy.

What began as two young men taunting each other ends in tragedy.

400

This tube, or vessel, carries blood to the heart. Found in humans and animals.

What are veins?

500

The mechanic said, “your car needs a new engine.”

The mechanic said, “Your car needs a new engine.”

500

Myers thinks the changes in (students / student's / students’) behavior are partly due to the improved lessons that she and the other teachers are able to create.

Myers thinks the changes in students’ behavior are partly due to the improved lessons that she and the other teachers are able to create.

500

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It took four hours to get to the beach but we had plenty of time to swim in the ocean.

Where does the comma go?

It took four hours to get to the beach, but we had plenty of time to swim in the ocean.

500

The “lifedog” usually wears a special red harness and (towed / tows) a buoy that the drowning swimmer can grab.

The “lifedog” usually wears a special red harness and tows a buoy that the drowning swimmer can grab.

500

This chemical reaction explains why the copper on the Statue of Liberty appears green.

What is oxidation?