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100
he ran across campus to avoid being late for class.
He ran across campus to avoid being late for class, and i could not help but laugh.
100
Superheroes is cool.
Superheroes are cool.
100
The best things about fall are comfortable sweaters corn mazes and apple cider.
The best things about fall are comfortable hoodies, corn mazes, and Halloween decorations.
100
Bowties are cool
Bowties are cool.
100
(Its/It's) important to observe the rat before it eats (its/it's) meal.
It's important to observe the rat before it eats its meal.
200
My favorite textbook is understanding rhetoric by elizabeth losh and jonathan alexander.
My favorite textbook is Understanding Rhetoric by Elizabeth Losh and Jonathan Alexander.
200
The police chief, as well as several soldiers and two civilians, (was/were) injured in the explosion.
The police chief, as well as several soldiers and two civilians, was injured in the explosion.
200
The three musketeers cheered "All for one. And one for all."
The three musketeers cheered, "All for one. And one for all."
200
The childs ice cream cone fell on the ground.
The child's ice cream cone fell on the ground.
200
The storm (affected/effected) a large area. Its (affects/effects) included widespread power failures and broken tree limbs.
The storm affected a large area. Its effects included widespread power failures and broken tree limbs.
300
professor Steve Smith teaches my history class, but Katie Williamson is my math professor.
Professor Steve Smith teaches my history class, but Katie williamson is my math professor.
300
Just when I think I can go home, yet another pile of papers (appears/appear) on my desk to grade.
Just when I think I can go home, yet another pile of papers appears on my desk to grade.
300
My favorite film genre is comedy but I also enjoy action movies.
My favorite film genre is comedy, but I also enjoy action movies.
300
While on vacation, we traveled to Charleston South Carolina Jamestown Virginia and Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
While on vacation, we traveled to Charleston, South Carolina; Jamestown, Virginia; and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
300
She practiced her instrument (everyday/every day).
She practiced her instrument every day.
400
I recently read "empiricism is not a four-letter word" by Davida Charney.
I recently read "Empiricism Is Not a Four-Letter Word" by Davida Charney.
400
Nobody (want/wants) extra homework.
Nobody wants extra homework.
400
Despite the cold weather we participated in the marathon.
Despite the cold weather, we participated in the marathon.
400
Most car accidents occur within twenty-five miles of the home therefore you should always wear a seat belt on every trip.
Most car accidents occur within twenty-five miles of the home; therefore, you should always wear a seat belt on every trip.
400
If I was taller (then/than) him, (then/than) I'd be able to reach higher.
If I was taller than him, then I'd be able to reach higher.
500
The Newtown, Connecticut, School Shootings in 2012 prompted a debate about Gun Control Laws in the United States.
The Newtown, Connecticut school shootings in 2012 prompted a debate about gun control laws in the United States.
500
The weather on the coasts appear to be nice this weekend.
The weather on the coasts appears to be nice this weekend.
500
Rachel Ray enjoys cooking her family and her dog.
Rachel Ray enjoys cooking, her family, and her dog.
500
Abalone fishing in California is strictly regulated a person is allowed to harvest only twenty-four of these large mollusks per year.
Abalone fishing in California is strictly regulated; a person is allowed to harvest only twenty-four of these large mollusks per year.
500
Dogs, (that/which) make great pets, can be expensive.
Dogs, which make great pets, can be expensive.