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What is Pick which of the underlined words below is spelled incorrectly, and then choose the correct spelling. The notorious scoundral was arrested for counterfeiting and other miscellaneous offenses. scoundrel misellaneous counterfitting notorias
What is scoundrel
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In which sentence is the capitalization correct? a. The Schools there are highly developed and require students to work very hard. b.My English Teacher Mr. Valdez visited various schools on the islands last year. c.The World Health Organization ranks the health of Japan's children very high. d.He insisted that everything we had heard about this Chain of Islands was true.
What is c.The World Health Organization ranks the health of Japan's children very high.
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. As a result of his failure to study; Teddy, promptly, failed his algebra exam. b. As a result, of his failure to study, Teddy promptly failed his algebra exam. c. As a result of his failure to study, Teddy promptly failed his algebra exam. d.As a result, of his failure to study Teddy promptly failed his algebra exam.
What is c. As a result of his failure to study, Teddy promptly failed his algebra exam.
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During the rainstorm, the softball field became muddy, but it didn't stop the players from playing. The sentence above is a. a compound sentence. b. a compound-complex sentence. c. an interrogative sentence. d. an imperative sentence.
What is a. a compound sentence.
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What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice? The entire barn was moved across the field by the strong winds. a. The entire barn across the field was moved by the strong winds. b. Across the field, the entire barn was moved by the strong winds. c. The strong winds moved the entire barn across the field. d. Moved across the field, the entire barn was by the strong winds.
What is c. The strong winds moved the entire barn across the field.
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Pick which of the underlined words below is spelled incorrectly, and then choose the correct spelling. The luxurious hotel was not spacious enough to accomodate all of the conservationists attending the renewable energy conference. conservationests accommodate spaceous luxurias
What is accommodate
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(1) Japan is an archipelago in East Asia. (2) This small country is located in the pacific ocean and is made up of an impressive 6,852 islands! (3) Many of the islands are volcanic. (4) Even Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. In which sentence is there a capitalization error? a. 1 b. 2 c. 4 d. 3
What is b. This small country is located in the pacific ocean and is made up of an impressive 6,852 islands!
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. We had not even run a half a mile before I heard, "I give up! I can't take anymore!" b."We had not even run a half a mile before I heard," I give up! I can't take anymore! c."We had not even run a half a mile before I heard, I give up! I can't take anymore!" d.We had not even run a half a mile before I heard, "I give up! I can't take anymore"!
What is a. We had not even run a half a mile before I heard, "I give up! I can't take anymore!"
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Tom and Jerry have a big argument every morning until they decide what to do with their day. The sentence above is a. a complex sentence. b. an interrogative sentence. c. a compound sentence. d. a simple sentence.
What is a. a complex sentence.
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What is the best way to change this sentence from active voice to passive voice? You need to pack the supplies, the food, and the first aid kit before the camping trip. a. Before the camping trip, you need to pack the supplies, the food, and the first aid kit. b. The supplies, the food, and the first aid kit all need to be packed before the camping trip. c. Someone needs to pack the supplies, the food, and the first aid kit before the camping trip. d. You probably should pack the supplies, the food, and the first aid kit before the camping trip.
What is b. The supplies, the food, and the first aid kit all need to be packed before the camping trip.
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I enjoyed all of the Star Wars movies _______ The Phantom Menace. eccept except accept axcept
What is except
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Which sentence below has correct capitalization? a. My mom is not home because she is attending a Mothers Against Drunk Driving meeting. b. My Mom is not home because she is attending a Mothers Against Drunk Driving meeting. c. My mom is not home because she is attending a mothers against drunk driving meeting. d. My Mom is not home because she is attending a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Meeting.
What is a. My mom is not home because she is attending a Mothers Against Drunk Driving meeting.
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. Ramon's favorite holiday was, Thanksgiving, because he enjoyed the early release day, Thanksgiving dinner, and spending time with his family. b. Ramon's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because he enjoyed the early release day—Thanksgiving dinner; and spending time with his family. c. Raul's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because he enjoyed the early release day; Thanksgiving dinner, and spending time with his family. d. Ramon's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because he enjoyed the early release day, Thanksgiving dinner, and spending time with his family.
What is d. Ramon's favorite holiday was Thanksgiving because he enjoyed the early release day, Thanksgiving dinner, and spending time with his family.
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Damien likes the feeling of snow gently falling all around him as he builds a snowman, and he also enjoys watching the snowman melt. What type is the sentence above? a. an interrogative sentence b. an imperative sentence c. a compound-complex sentence d. a complex sentence
What is c. a compound-complex sentence
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Which sentence is written in active voice? a. The famous ice cream shop was owned by Angel's grandfather. b. The best essay was written by the newest student in class. c. First prize at the science fair was presented by the mayor. d. The scientists discovered a new way to fight the common cold.
What is d. The scientists discovered a new way to fight the common cold.
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Dontae's first basketball coach had a big _______ on his career as a player. afect efect effect affect
What is effect
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Which sentence below has correct capitalization? a. I found learning about greek gods to be the most interesting part of the class. b. I found learning about Greek Gods to be the most interesting part of the Class. c. I found learning about Greek Gods to be the most interesting part of the class. d. I found learning about Greek gods to be the most interesting part of the class.
What is d. I found learning about Greek gods to be the most interesting part of the class.
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. The first thing we need to do when we get to the hotel is unpack our bags; then, we can head down to the pool, and take a dip, or walk around the mall, before dinner starts. b. The first thing we need to do when we get to the hotel is unpack our bags; then, we can head down to the pool and take a dip or walk around the mall before dinner starts. c.The first thing we need to do when we get to the hotel is unpack our bags, then we can head down to the pool; and take a dip or walk around the mall before dinner starts. d. The first thing we need to do when we get to the hotel is unpack our bags, then, we can head down to the pool and take a dip or walk around the mall, before dinner starts.
What is b. The first thing we need to do when we get to the hotel is unpack our bags; then, we can head down to the pool and take a dip or walk around the mall before dinner starts.
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(1) Hundreds of people line up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there to catch a train. (2) They came to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin to New York City's famous railroad station. (3) By the U.S. Mint the gold-colored coin is the first in a new series. (4) The Mint will issue four Presidential $1 coins a year through 2016. (5) Presidential $1 coins will come out in the order in which each President served the George Washington coin is the first to be released. (6) The new coins is similar to the popular 50 State Quarters program. (7) That program issued coins in the order in which each state joins the Union. (8) John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison coins will come out later this year. What is the best way to rewrite sentence 1? a. Hundreds of people lined up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there too catch a train. b. Hundreds of people lined up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there to catch a train. c. Hundreds of people line up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't their to catch a train. d. Leave as is.
What is b. Hundreds of people lined up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there to catch a train.
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What is the best way to change this sentence from passive voice to active voice? The audience was moved to tears by the beautiful voices of the choir. a. Of the choir, the audience was moved to tears by the beautiful voices. b. The tears of the audience were moved by the beautiful voices of the choir. c. The beautiful voices of the choir moved the audience to tears. d. To tears, the audience was moved by the beautiful voices of the choir.
What is c. The beautiful voices of the choir moved the audience to tears.
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I don't think the weather will ______ the concert tonight. efect afect effect affect
What is affect
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(1) North America measures 3,300 miles at its widest point—from St. John's, Newfoundland, to the Pacific coast. (2) From Alaska to Mexico, the Continent extends 4,900 miles. (3) Unlike Europe, which is made up of many small nations, North America is composed of only three large nations: Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Which sentence above contains a capitalization error? a. 1 b. 3 c. no error d. 2
What is d. (2) From Alaska to Mexico, the Continent extends 4,900 miles.
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Mr. Tomlinson requires library research for all his _______ papers. a. students b. students' c. student's d. student'
What is b. students'
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(1) Hundreds of people line up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there to catch a train. (2) They came to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin to New York City's famous railroad station. (3) By the U.S. Mint the gold-colored coin is the first in a new series. (4) The Mint will issue four Presidential $1 coins a year through 2016. (5) Presidential $1 coins will come out in the order in which each President served the George Washington coin is the first to be released. (6) The new coins is similar to the popular 50 State Quarters program. (7) That program issued coins in the order in which each state joins the Union. (8) John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison coins will come out later this year. What is the best way to rewrite sentence 2? a. They to New York City's famous railroad station came to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin. b. They came to New York City's famous railroad station for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin to trade in old dollar bills. c. They came to New York City's famous railroad station to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin. d. Leave as is.
What is c. They came to New York City's famous railroad station to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential $1 coin.
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Which statement is written in passive voice? a. The town hall was filled by the concerned citizens of the area. b. The acrobats at the circus brought joy to the children in the crowd. c. The firefighters fought bravely against the wildfires in the forest. d. The teacher inspired her students to be the best they could be.
What is a. The town hall was filled by the concerned citizens of the area.