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The following words all end in the same suffix, -ism: polytheism, communism, nationalism. Considering the meaning of these three words, how does the suffix -ism apply to all of them? a) Doctrine b) Condition c) Characteristic d) State of being

A

"After living in Oak Ridge Missouri all her life, Cornelia was excited about her trip to Prague" What is the correct punctuation of the city and state within the sentence about?

After living in Oak Ridge, Missouri, all her life, Cornelia was excited about her trip to Prague.

Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect use of capitalization? a) For Christmas, we are driving to the South to visit my grandmother in Mississippi. b) Last year, we went to East Texas to go camping in Piney Woods. c) Next month, we will visit my Aunt Darla who lives just East of us. d) When my sister-in-law Susan has her baby, I will take the train north to see her.

C

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a) Krista was not sure who to hold responsible for the broken window. b) Krista was not sure whom was responsible for the broken window. c) Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window. d) Krista was not sure on who she should place responsibility for the broken window.

C

(1) I zoned out in class, turned work in late, talked out loud in class and handed in assignments after the due date. (2) Every time, Mr. Shanbourne just nodded. What transition should be added to the beginning of sentence 2? a) However b) Actually c) Furthermore d) Eventually

D