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What is the correct way to edit this sentence: Originally titled "The Defense of Fort McHenry" the poem soon became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner." (Pay attention to the punctuation!)
Originally titled "The Defense of Fort McHenry," the poem soon became known as "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Which of these is not a complete sentence and should be revised? A. Maria wasn't watching her plate of barbecue very carefully. B. So Santana, the family beagle, snatched a chicken leg hanging over the edge. C. As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.
What is C, As baked beans and potato salad slid onto Maria's new sandals.
100
Read the following sentence. Then choose the clearest and most effective revision of the sentence. I was excited when I saw myself on the six o'clock news, and I called all my friends, and they turned on their televisions. A. Excited, I called my friends, and when I saw myself on the six o'clock news, they turned on their televisions. B. Excited, I saw myself on the six o'clock news, and I called my friends, and they turned on their televisions. C. Excited, I called my friends to tell them to turn on their televisions when I saw myself on the six o'clock news. D. Excited, I saw myself, and I called my friends to tell them to turn on their televisions when I was on the six o'clock news.
What is C, Excited, I called my friends to tell them to turn on their televisions when I saw myself on the six o'clock news.
100
Where do the capitals go in this sentence: Pablo neruda is one of the World's most famous Poets.
Pablo Neruda is one of the world's most famous poets.
100
What is a participle?
A verbal that acts as a adjective.
200
Sandra changed this sentence: According to a recent survey this resort is the most popular beach on the Atlantic Coast. To this: According to a recent survey, this resort is the most popular beach on the Atlantic Coast. Which comma rule did she follow? Use a comma 1. between two or more adjectives that equally modify the same word. 2. to set off most introductory elements. 3. to set off parenthetical expressions (fortunately, in other words, all things considered). 4. to separate main clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, so, but, nor, yet).
Use a comma to set off most introductory elements.
200
Which of these is not a complete sentence and should be revised? A. Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam. B. Guilt has consumed him. C. Even the blueberries floating in his cereal bowl seem like the accusing eyes of Dr. Gregory, his biology instructor.
What is A, Ever since Andre peeked at Melissa's paper during the biology exam.
200
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. Mark Twain's writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless, and readers find his books appealing. A. Readers find Mark Twain's style sophisticated, and his humor is timeless, so his books appeal to them. B. Readers whose style is sophisticated and whose humor is timeless find Mark Twain's books appealing. C. Readers find Mark Twain's books appealing because his writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless. D. Readers who find his books appealing think Mark Twain's writing is sophisticated, and they also think his humor is timeless.
What is C, Readers find Mark Twain's books appealing because his writing style is sophisticated and his humor is timeless.
200
Where do the capitals and commas go in this sentence: dear, tony
Dear Tony,
200
Identify the participle in this sentence: E.M. Forster's uplifting essay encourages us to be tolerant.
Uplifting
300
What comma rule is this sentence following? All campaigned against war, opposed violence, or fought for human rights.
Use a comma to separate items in a series.
300
Which of these should be revised to correct an incomplete sentence? A. James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator. B. Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor. C. The fruit bounced and rolled everywhere in an explosion of indigo.
What is B, Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor.
300
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. To go to the movies and also to have pizza with my friends are both things I always look forward to. A. I always look forward to going to the movies and to having pizza with my friends. B. I always look forward to going to the movies and to have pizza with my friends. C. I always look forward to my friends and I going to the movies and to have pizza. D. I always look forward to going to the movies with my friends and also having pizza.
What is A, I always look forward to going to the movies and to having pizza with my friends.
300
Where do the capitals go in this sentence: Especially, i love how he treats ordinary objects, like clothing and Tomatoes as subjects for serious poetry.
Especially, I love how he treats ordinary objects, like clothing and tomatoes as subjects for serious poetry.
300
Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: We should be discussing the essay from Tolerance
Should be discussing.
400
Where does the comma go in this sentence: The battle of New Orleans was fought on March 13 1815.
The battle of New Orleans was fought on March 13, 1815.
400
Which of these should be revised to correct an incomplete sentence? A. James opened the door of his cluttered refrigerator. B. Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor. C. The fruit bounced and rolled everywhere in an explosion of indigo.
What is B, Which caused a pint of blueberries to fall to the floor.
400
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. The Mane High School Lions have won only two games, and they have their fans’ support, and opponents respect them. A. Although the Mane High School Lions have won only two games, they have their fans’ support and their opponents’ respect. B. Because they are respected by opponents and supported by fans, the Mane High School Lions, they have won only two games. C. Although they have fans supporting them and they have opponents respecting them, the Mane High School Lions, have won only two games. D. Because the Mane High School Lions have won only two games, their fans support them, as well as the respect of opponents.
What is A, Although the Mane High School Lions have won only two games, they have their fans’ support and their opponents’ respect.
400
Where does the capital go in this sentence: mrs. scott never listens!
Mrs. Scott never listens!
400
Identify the participle in this sentence: He sought an end to repeated conflicts.
Repeated.
500
Where does the comma go in this sentence: Before Corrine began her recipe she made sure she had all the ingredients.
Before Corrine began her recipe, she made sure she had all the ingredients.
500
Correct this sentence: Reading such stories can be fascinating. And informative.
Reading such stories can be fascinating and informative.
500
Read the sentence below. Then choose the most clear and effective revision of the sentence. A few inches of snow fell, canceling the game because the principal thought the roads were dangerous. A. The principal thought the roads were dangerous, so after a few inches of snow fell she canceled the game. B. The principal thought the roads were dangerous because a few inches of snow fell, and the game was canceled. C. The principal canceled the game because she thought the roads were dangerous after a few inches of snow fell. D. The principal canceled the game because she thought a few inches of snow fell on the roads and made them dangerous.
What is C, The principal canceled the game because she thought the roads were dangerous after a few inches of snow fell.
500
Where do the capitals go in this sentence: in your history class, did you ever learn about montezuma II and his great empire in mexico?
In your history class, did you ever learn about Montezuma II and his great empire in Mexico?
500
How would you recognize the difference between a participle and gerund?
A participle is a verbal that functions like an adjective while a gerund functions as a noun