ENGL 2070: commas,

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Identify the correct sentence.

A major pharmaceutical company has said it costs​ $1.3 billion to bring a new drug to​ market, so​ I'll probably be over one hundred years old before I can get that drug at a reasonable price.

​________ illustrates the rule for dividing at prefixes or suffixes when words are hyphenated at the ends of lines.

Anti-body

Identify the correct sentence.

Before you send this​ out, make sure all of the ​i's are dotted and the ​t's are crossed.

Identify the correct sentence.

Martha rented a​ Rolls-Royce to drive to the party.

Identify the correct sentence.

Of the​ twenty-six students in the​ class, seven cannot write their fives clearly.

Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

The​ zoo's lions are restless tonight.

Identify the correct sentence.

We live on the east side of the​ street, next to the Petersons.

Choose the correct form of the word or abbreviation to complete the sentence. Neville has an appointment with his​ ____________ this afternoon.

doctor

Which of the following sentences uses brackets​ correctly?

"He [Vice President​ Gore] eventually conceded defeat in the presidential election of 2000"

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

West Side Story​, a musical play dominated by intricate ballets and modern dances​, is an updated version of​ Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

I understand that judge miller will hear the Case. B. I understand that judge miller will hear the case. C. I understand that Judge miller will hear the case. D. I understand that Judge Miller will hear the case.

I understand that Judge Miller will hear the case.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

The boy asked if he could be excused.

Identify the sentence that uses​ (or omits) commas correctly with adjectives.

Loretta has a collection of old vinyl records that she keeps in her​ moldy, dusty attic.

Which sentence uses correct​ punctuation?

Luis is​ late; he was supposed to be here at​ 12:30.

Select the correct description for the words that appear in bold. ​ Synonymous words rarely have the same meaning because usage has defined differences. A. independent clause B. relative clause C. dependent clause D. elliptical clause

independent clause

Choose the correct form of the word or abbreviation to complete the sentence. Calum prefers to run in the early​ ________________, before it gets too hot.

morning

Which one of the following sentences uses parentheses correctly​?

Follow these steps for a happy​ life: (1) take care of your​ health, (2) treat others with​ respect, and​ (3) forgive and forget past wrongs.

This sentence illustrates the incorrect use of punctuation before a parenthesis in the middle of a sentence.

Although the Crusades failed in their announced​ objective, ​(Jerusalem still remained in Muslim hands​ afterward) the expeditions changed the West dramatically.

Which of the following series uses commas​ correctly?

Crocodiles and alligators eat a variety of​ fish, mammals, water​ birds, turtles, and other reptiles.

Which of the following examples uses a period​ correctly?

Hold these files for me.

Which option illustrates the correct use of dashes to add​ illustrations, examples, or​ summaries?

Dvorak's New World Symphony reflects musical themes that the composer heard in the United States—including Native American melodies and black spirituals.

Choose the version of this sentence that uses commas correctly.

Elvis Presley was born on January​ 8, 1935, in Tupelo​, Mississippi.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Dan wanted to be an​ R.N., but he knew that nurses were often underpaid and overworked.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Didn't the attorney​ say, "​Don't speak to anyone"​?

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

There are thousands of species of colorful native wildflowers in eastern North America​; only eleven species have orange flowers.

Identify the sentence that correctly distinguishes between plural nouns and possessive nouns.

The​ children's snowsuits are in the closet.

Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons incorrectly​?

We only have one hour to make the dip finish the​ soup; which needs to​ chill, and get dressed.

Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a contraction.

We​ couldn't have asked for a nicer day.

Which one of the following sentences uses semicolons incorrectly​?

We​ didn't know we were spending the​ night; consequently; we forgot a change of clothes.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

When you and your father traveled in the​ East, did you visit​ Washington, D.C.?

Which example illustrates how an apostrophe is used to form the​ possessive?

Which example illustrates how an apostrophe is used to form the​ possessive?

Choose the option that divides and punctuates this quote correctly if typed in a single line​: Do not go gentle into that good​ night, ​Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

"Do not go gentle into that good night​,/​Rage, rage against the dying of the​ light."

Identify the sentence that punctuates a quotation correctly.

"How ​long," he​asked, "before we get ​there?"

Its is a

possessive pronoun

Select the correct description for the phrase that appears in bold. Despite the antagonism of some​ small-minded fans​, ​Robinson's presence drew huge crowds to the ballparks. A. prepositional phrase B. absolute phrase C. noun phrase D. participial phrase

prepositional phrase

Choose the correct form of the word or abbreviation to complete the sentence. Hilary was surprised to see her chemistry​ ___________ at the concert.

professor

Choose the passage that uses a comma or commas correctly.

We​ didn't take a vacation this year. Last ​summer, however, my family visited Maine and New Hampshire.

Identify the sentence that uses a possessive noun correctly.

What do you think​ Fred's reaction will​ be?

What does buddhism say about​ reincarnation? B. What does Buddhism say about​ reincarnation? C. What does buddhism say about​ Reincarnation? D. What does Buddhism say about​ Reincarnation?

What does Buddhism say about​ reincarnation?

Imagine these words are breaking across the end of a line that is set right justified. Which of the following line breaks uses hyphens incorrectly​?

a​-mount

Identify the sentence as​ simple, compound, ​complex, or ​compound-complex. Some Canadians go to the United States to buy cheaper​ gas; some Americans travel to Canada to buy cheaper prescription drugs. A. compound sentence B. ​compound-complex C. simple sentence D. complex sentence

compound sentence

Select the correct description for the words that appear in bold. ​ Better​ advice, according to William​ Hazlitt, is the principle that a person should choose​ "the best word in common​ use." A. elliptical clause B. noun clause C. independent clause D. dependent clause

dependent clause

When adding a suffix starting with a vowel to a​ one-syllable word,​ ________ the final consonant. A. none of these choices B. insert an ​-e after C. drop D. double

double

When you add a suffix beginning with a vowel to a word that ends in ​-e​, you should A. drop the final ​-e. B. change the final ​-e to an ​-i. C. double the final ​-e. D. leave the final ​-e.

drop the final ​-e.

Drop the final​ ________ before adding an ending that starts with a vowel. A. syllable B. a C. i D. e

e

Select the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete the sentence. Even though the players had not won a game in two​ seasons, we were all​ ________ (hope) they would prevail in their next game. A. hopping B. hopeng C. hoping D. hopeing

hoping

When a word ends in a consonant plus y​, change the y to​ ________ when adding an ending. A. es B. e C. i D. er

i

Choose the correctly formatted possessive pronoun that completes this​ sentence: The teacher told the students that​ _____ papers were due the next​ day.

their

Select the misspelled word in each sentence. ​Unfortunatly, my​ fourteen-year guarantee expired on Wednesday. A. unfortunatly B. fourteen C. Wednesday D. guarantee

unfortunatly

Identify the correct sentence.

I enjoyed visiting Pennsylvania Dutch Country in Lancaster County.

Identify the correct sentence.

I found Shirley​ Jackson's short story "The Lottery" shocking the first time I read it.

Identify the correct sentence.

Betty yelled into the​ phone, "Meet us at the south end of the parking lot.

Identify the correct sentence.

Catherine used quotations from the Bible in her speech.

Identify the correct sentence.

Chapter 8 of our economics textbook gives the breakdown of the​ state's $4 billion deficit for 2012.

Identify the correct sentence.

David​ said, "​Let's go home soon.​ I'm ​exhausted!

Identify the correct sentence.

Dr. Armani gave Professor Salzman advice for teaching healthy eating.

Identify the correct sentence.

I have History 202 in the morning and psychology in the afternoon.

5In a looser​adaptation, Emma was successfully turned into a hit comedy​, ​Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone and directed by Amy Heckerling​, and set in a Beverly Hills high school among a set of​pampered, super-rich teens.

In a looser​ adaptation, Emma was successfully turned into a hit​ comedy, Clueless​, starring Alicia Silverstone and directed by Amy Heckerling​, and set in a Beverly Hills high school among a set of​ pampered, super-rich teens.

Select the group of words that is punctuated correctly.

Stopping smoking will improve your​ health; moreover, giving up cigarettes will save you money.

Identify the correct sentence.

Mr. Hanover has worked for the CIA for several​ years, always in places outside of the United States.

Select the sentence that uses brackets correctly.

My history professor​ noted, "In ​fact, it was the president​ [Theodore Roosevelt] who was right in the forefront of the drive for war with Spain."

Complete each sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated correctly. Just before the​ accident, my sister​ screamed, "Watch out for the other

car!"

I still have to take four credits in Sociology and two in Business. B. I still have to take four credits in Sociology and two in business. C. I still have to take Four credits in Sociology and Two in Business. D. I still have to take four credits in sociology and two in business.

I still have to take four credits in sociology and two in business.

Identify the complete sentence. A. After eating breakfast. B. To pass this class. C. Since you forgot my birthday. D. I went home early.

I went home early.

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly.

I would like to live in San Diego​, where​ it's always​ warm, after college.

​I'm going to complement her on the way she resolved the conflict. B. ​I'm going to compliment her on the way she resolved the conflict. C. ​I'm going to complimente her on the way she resolved the conflict. D. ​I'm going to complemente her on the way she resolved the conflict.

I'm going to compliment her on the way she resolved the conflict.

Identify the sentence that uses a contraction correctly.

Identify the sentence that uses a contraction correctly.

Which example illustrates how an apostrophe is used to form the​ possessive?

the​ writer's pen

Complete each sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated​ (and abbreviated) correctly. When Jesse graduated with an​ ________ his professors wanted him to consider starting a Ph.D.

​M.A.,

Complete each sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated correctly. On a Tuesday night​ (or was it a​ ________ I simply packed my bags and left the apartment for good.

​Wednesday?)

Identify the sentence that uses an apostrophe or apostrophes correctly.

Is this​ Kitty's towel or​ yours?

Identify the sentence that uses a contraction correctly.

I​ haven't seen Charlie today.

Which one of the following sentences uses colons incorrectly​?

Jeremy's favorite​ hobbies: fishing,​ skiing, and watching television.

Which sentence uses correct​ punctuation?

My mother loves to​ shop; my father prefers to save money.

Identify the correct sentence.

On​ Tuesday, my flight to Newark was diverted to La Guardia.

Select the sentence that uses commas in a series correctly.

Other women in the lineup must resemble the suspect in​ age, body, build​, and race.

Identify the correct sentence.

Arthur clearly told us that we should not allow​ non-members to attend this meeting.

Identify the correct sentence.

Augustus ruled the Roman Empire from 27 BC until his death in AD 14 in the first century.

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly with adjectives.

B

Identify the correct sentence.

That parking space is reserved for Dr. Leon Jenkins.

Identify the correct sentence.

The U.S. Constitution is based on the British document known as the Magna Carta.

Choose the version of this sentence that uses commas correctly.

The U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed on July​ 4, 1776, in Philadelphia​, Pennsylvania.

The zuni tribe of native americans lives in new Mexico. B. The Zuni tribe of native americans lives in new Mexico. C. The zuni tribe of native Americans lives in new Mexico. D. The Zuni tribe of Native Americans lives in New Mexico.

The Zuni tribe of Native Americans lives in New Mexico.

Which of the following sentences is correctly​ punctuated, including only necessary​ commas?

The agreement included, she noticed, training for part-time staff.

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

Lisa tried everything to find her lost​ cat: she posted signs around​ campus, sent out hundreds of​ e-mails, and offered a reward.

Which of the following sentences uses ​punctuation, including​ dashes, correctly​?

Simone swam the length of the pool twice—without even taking a breath.

Which of the following is a complete​ sentence? A. To buy all the supplies on the list. B. Since he​ couldn't stop​ laughing, the manager asked him to leave. C. And can climb just about any mountain. D. While you were out of the building.

Since he​ couldn't stop​ laughing, the manager asked him to leave.

Identify the sentence that uses​ (or omits) commas correctly.

In the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes​, ​it's smart to wear a lifejacket.

Identify the correct sentence.

Over​ 7/8 of the students—or ​89% to be exact—voted for Catherine for class president.

A. The Rabbi said​ gently, "please sit​ down." B. The rabbi said​ Gently, "please sit​ down." C. The rabbi said​ gently, "Please sit​ down." D. The Rabbi said​ gently, "Please sit​ down."

The rabbi said​ gently, "Please sit​ down."

Which one of the following statements is not​ correct?

Use semicolons to separate the indirect object from the direct object.

If you are using an unfamiliar​ word, you should A. rely on​ spell-check to catch if you are using the word correctly. B. never use it. C. use it the way you have heard it used. D. look it up in the dictionary.

look it up in the dictionary.

Identify the correct sentence.

The entire Randall family is going on a cruise in the Queen Mary 2.

Identify the sentence with all words spelled and used correctly. A. After so many false​ starts, this time she got it rite. B. After so many false​ starts, this time she got it wright. C. After so many false​ starts, this time she got it right. D. After so many false​ starts, this time she got it write.

After so many false​ starts, this time she got it right.

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

I plan to read three huge Victorian novels this​ summer: Bleak House​, Middlemarch​, and The Way We Live Now.

Select the punctuation mark that needs to be added to this sentence. It rained all night ​thus, we canceled our day in the park.

semicolon

The debate team​ wasn't very good​ nevertheless, the members were always motivated.

semicolon

Identify the following sentence as​ simple, compound, ​complex, or ​compound-complex. This boundary was established by the Oregon Treaty of 1846. A. simple sentence B. ​compound-complex C. complex D. compound sentence

simple sentence

1To quote the British novelist Jane​Austen, "it is a truth universally​acknowledged" that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment.

To quote the British novelist Jane​ Austen, "it is a truth universally acknowledged" that great novels are often adapted into movies and other works of entertainment.

Which sentence uses correct​ punctuation?

Tyler worked hard in the math​ course: he never missed a​ class, went to the tutoring​ center, and joined a study group.

Which of the following group of words uses brackets​ correctly?

"Potatoe ​[sic] salad" was listed on the menu.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

"Watch ​out!" yelled the worker as the bucket slid down the roof.

Identify the sentence that uses​ (or omits) commas correctly.

When we were driving to Wisconsin​, the car overheated.

Read the sentence below. Which of the following examples uses punctuation correctly to show that a quotation has been excerpted without changing the​ author's original​ meaning? Most current efforts to understand human memory have used the​ information-processing approach, a framework that makes use of computer science to provide models of the processes involved in memory.

"Most current efforts to understand human memory have used...a framework that makes use of computer science to provide models of the processes involved in memory.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

"​Advance!" Hannibal ordered.

Read the sentence below. Which of the following examples uses punctuation correctly to show that a quotation has been excerpted without changing the​ author's original​ meaning? ​Encoding, storage, and​ retrieval, the three processes involved in​ memory, must be successfully completed before remembering can take place.

"​Encoding, ​storage, and retrieval...must be successfully completed before remembering can take place.

Identify the correct sentence.

"​Let's begin the program with everyone singing​'America the ​Beautiful,'" said Elena.

Which of these amended quotations omits material from the following sentence​ correctly, without changing the​ author's original​ meaning? ​Memory, the vast mental storehouse containing everything we​ know, enables us to recognize who and​ (usually) where we are when we awaken each morning.

"Memory...enables us to recognize who and​(usually) where we are when we awaken each morning.

Choose the correct form of the word or abbreviation to complete the sentence. The new pediatrician at the clinic is

Dr. Rhoda Munro.

Identify the correct sentence.

During the Jurassic​ period, dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

Emily is an avid skier and​ runner; her​ boyfriend, Dan, prefers mountain biking.

3Even a lesser work such as Sense and Sensibility has been adapted four​times, including one film version in Tamil and​one, From Prada to​Nada, set among​Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles.

Even a lesser work such as Sense and Sensibility has been adapted four​ times, including one film version in Tamil and​ one, From Prada to​ Nada, set among​ Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Everyone knew that Melinda loved​ jazz, but we wondered whether that was why she ran off to New Orleans.

Identify the sentence with all words spelled and used correctly. A. For her résumé​, she used high quality stationerie. B. For her résumé​, she used high quality stationery. C. For her résumé​, she used high quality stationary. D. For her résumé​, she used high quality stationarie.

For her résumé​, she used high quality stationery.

2For ​example, Austen's​best-known novel, Pride and​Prejudice, has been made into three feature films and at least seven television miniseries.

For​ example, Austen's​ best-known novel, Pride and Prejudice​, has been made into three feature films and at least seven television miniseries.

Identify the correct sentence.

Gena​ asked, "Was it Robin who​ said, 'We have plenty of food for the ​party?'

Identify the correct sentence.

Gerald told us that the​ 8:20 a.m. train almost always arrives on schedule.

Which of the following sentences is an imperative​ sentence? A. Would you get me more​ supplies? B. You brought more of the supplies that we so desperately​ needed! C. Get me more​ supplies! D. I need more supplies.

Get me more​ supplies!

Identify the correct sentence.

Have you read A Good Scent from a Strange Mountain by Robert Olen​ Butler?

He drove threw the tunnel under the mountain. B. He drove thorough the tunnel under the mountain. C. He drove through the tunnel under the mountain. D. He drove thorough the tunnel under the mountain.

He drove through the tunnel under the mountain.

Heading​ west, the Pioneers eventually reached the Far West. B. Heading​ West, the Pioneers eventually reached the far west. C. Heading​ west, the pioneers eventually reached the Far West. D. Heading​ West, the Pioneers eventually reached the Far West.

Heading​ west, the pioneers eventually reached the Far West.

Identify the correct sentence.

Jordan​ yelled, "Get out of the ​street!" as he pointed at the oncoming bus.

A. controlled B. controld C. controled D. control

controlled

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

While traveling in the​ East, we visited Washington​, D.C.

Which example illustrates how an apostrophe helps form a​ contraction?

you're

Complete this sentence with the word that designates possession using the correct formatting and punctuation. I did not bring my dictionary to​ class; could you lend me ​______​_ ​?

yours

Colds are highly contagious​ __________ if someone you know has a​ cold, try not to use the same​ dishes, glasses, or telephone.

​, so

Identify the sentence that uses a contraction correctly.

​Don't try to talk me into taking the deal.

Identify the correct sentence.

​Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation had immediate impact both within the United States and around the world.

Complete each sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated correctly. She​ asked, "How have you been

​doing?"

Complete this sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated correctly. "I missed the​ ________ screamed my dad as we zoomed past the​ off-ramp on the busy freeway.

​exit!"

Complete each sentence by selecting the word that is punctuated correctly. Would you please send me an application

​form?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses numbers or numerals.

All​ twenty-two finalists will be interviewed by the judges.

Identify the correct sentence.

Beth starts her Fridays at UCLA with an eight​ o'clock class, and her last class on that day is at​ 2:00 p.m.

Choose the correct form of the word or abbreviation to complete the sentence. Did you see Linden​ Lindensen, ___________ on television last​ night?

Jr.​,

Click on a word that does not use capital letters correctly. Type the correct word in the text box, check your spelling, and then click Submit 10 changes needed Last summer I made a start on my goal to visit all of the U.S. Western states. A friend and I flew from Boston to phoenix. What a thrill to fly over the Rocky mountains. In Phoenix, we rented an avis car and drove North towards the grand Canyon. Along the way, we drove through several native American reservations, including the navajo and Apache. We saw the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, Fort Bowie, and so many National Parks it would take a page to list them. It was a great trip, and I can't wait for next year's vacation.

Last summer I made a start on my goal to visit all of the U.S. westernWestern states. A friend and I flew from Boston to Phoenixphoenix. What a thrill to fly over the Rocky Mountainsmountains. In Phoenix, we rented an Avisavis car and drove northNorth towards the Grandgrand Canyon. Along the way, we drove through several Nativenative American reservations, including the Navajonavajo and Apache. We saw the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest, Fort Bowie, and so many National parksParks it would take a page to list them. It was a great trip, and I can't wait for next year's vacation.

Losing the election effected him deeply. B. Losing the election afected him deeply. C. Losing the election efected him deeply. D. Losing the election affected him deeply.

Losing the election affected him deeply.

Identify the correct sentence.

One of the​ world's most famous paintings is Claude​ Monet's Water Lilies.

Identify the sentence that uses numbers or numerals correctly.

Our area code has changed from 605 to 544.

Identify the correct sentence.

Sean informed the clerk that his name is not spelled ​s, ​h, ​a, ​w, n.

Identify the correct sentence.

Seeing Josh walking toward the light​ switch, Rachel​ said, "Please ​don't turn down the lights yet.

Identify the correct sentence.

Senator Hawes is speaking at USC next Friday at​ 3:30 p.m.

She said she was just an amature. B. She said she was just an amatur. C. She said she was just an amateur. D. She said she was just an ameteur.

She said she was just an amateur.

Identify the correct sentence.

She was an avid Star Trek​ fan, and she especially liked the pilot​ episode, "The Cage.

Identify the sentence with all words spelled and used correctly. A. She was careful to cite the source that she quoted. B. She was careful to sight the source that she quoted. C. She was careful to cyte the source that she quoted. D. She was careful to site the source that she quoted.

She was careful to cite the source that she quoted.

A. ​Tammy's birthday is in​ September, so we celebrate it on labor day. B. ​Tammy's birthday is in​ September, so we celebrate it on Labor day. C. ​Tammy's birthday is in​ september, so we celebrate it on labor day. D. ​Tammy's birthday is in​ September, so we celebrate it on Labor Day.

Tammy's birthday is in​ September, so we celebrate it on Labor Day.

Identify the correct sentence.

The general looked at the doctor and nodded.

Identify the sentence with all words spelled and used correctly. A. The homecoming king and queen will rain over the parade. B. The homecoming king and queen will rein over the parade. C. The homecoming king and queen will raygn over the parade. D. The homecoming king and queen will reign over the parade.

The homecoming king and queen will reign over the parade.

Identify the correct sentence.

The jazz pianist we heard last night was fabulous.

4The novel considered to be​Austen's greatest​work, Emma, has been adapted at least six​times,including a film version starring Gwyneth Paltrow.

The novel considered to be​ Austen's greatest​ work, Emma​, has been adapted at least six​ times, including a film version starring Gwyneth Paltrow.

Identify the correct sentence.

The television news had the story before the New York Times did.

The title of the song is​ "Hold me, thrill​ me, kiss​ me." B. The title of the Song is​ "Hold me, thrill​ me, kiss​ me." C. The title of the song is​ "Hold Me, Thrill​ Me, Kiss​ Me." D. The title of the song is​ "Hold Me, thrill​ me, kiss​ me."

The title of the song is​ "Hold Me, Thrill​ Me, Kiss​ Me."

Identify the sentence with all words spelled and used correctly. A. The train station is farther than two miles from here. B. The train station is furthur than two miles from here. C. The train station is farthar than two miles from here. D. The train station is further than two miles from here.

The train station is farther than two miles from here.

Which of the following sentences presents numerals or numbers incorrectly​?

There is only 1 more day until my​ birthday!

A. They left an hour​ ago, so they must be their by now. B. They left an hour​ ago, so they must be thaere by now. C. They left an hour​ ago, so they must be​ they're by now. D. They left an hour​ ago, so they must be there by now.

They left an hour​ ago, so they must be there by now.

Identify the correct sentence.

The​ twenty-first century began at twelve​ o'clock on the night of January​ 1, 2001.

Identify the correct sentence.

Three of the public school systems that we studied have operating budgets that exceed​ $100 million.

We drove old Route​ 66, which once stretched across more than half of the country. B. We drove old Route​ 66, which once stretched across more than half of the Country. C. We drove Old route​ 66, which once stretched across more than half of the country. D. None of these sentences is correct.

We drove old Route​ 66, which once stretched across more than half of the country.

We planted the flowers and watered them two. B. We planted the flowers and watered them to. C. We planted the flowers and watered them tooo. D. We planted the flowers and watered them too.

We planted the flowers and watered them too.

Identify the complete sentence. A. And wins every game. B. ​We'll cut our vacation short. C. Because I love chocolate. D. Who wants to be an actor.

We'll cut our vacation short.

Identify the correct sentence.

When calling the cable​ company's technical​ support, it's always best to press 0 to speak with a representative.

Identify the correct sentence.

Whenever we go to​ Grandma's house, we play Scrabble.

Select the correct description for the phrase that appears in bold. ​Baseball, ​"the national​ pastime," has been played in the United States since the nineteenth century. A. gerund phrase B. participial phrase C. prepositional phrase D. appositive phrase

appositive phrase

Identify the correct sentence. A. Would you please get me a sprite while​ you're up? B. Would you Please get me a sprite while​ you're up? C. Would you please get me a Sprite while​ you're up? D. Would You please get me a Sprite while​ you're Up?

Would you please get me a Sprite while​ you're up?

Which of the following are hints for becoming a better​ speller? A. Become familiar with easily confused words. B. Avoid nonstandard English. C. all of these choices D. Start a spelling list.

all of these choices

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Have you ever thought about becoming an​ R.N.?

Select the group of words that is punctuated correctly.

Here are the directions to the​ stadium: Turn left on Main​ Street; next, follow Main Street to High​ Street; turn right on High​ Street, and the stadium is on the left.

Identify the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

His​ father's advice was​ this: Eat your vegetables and drink lots of water.

Which of the following sentences uses a period ​correctly?

I saved​ $25.00 by shopping at a discount store.

Which of the following sentences is correctly​ punctuated, including only necessary​ commas?

The concert featured​, to our​ surprise, an opening act with a tiger.

Select the sentence that punctuates abbreviations and numbers correctly.

Kayla asked Dr. R​amirez, her​ father, for​ $2.25.

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

Keisha went on vacation with​ Lamar, her​ husband; Eliot, her​ brother; and​ Jocelyn, her​ brother's girlfriend.

Which one of the following sentences uses parentheses incorrectly​?

Mahea's boyfriend is serving the country​ (in the​ Navy).

Which of the following sentences is punctuated​ correctly?

Many students avoid taking​ pass/fail courses.

Which sentence uses punctuation​ correctly?

Meet me downtown at​ 12:30; the movie begins at​ 1:15.

Which of the following sentences uses commas​ correctly?

Memory, the vast mental storehouse containing everything we​ know, enables us to recognize who and​ (usually) where we are when we awaken each morning.

Select the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late.

Which of the following sentences uses a dash or dashes​ correctly?

My favorite foods—ice ​cream, cake, and pie—are all fattening.

Which sentence uses correct​ punctuation?

My grandmother collects Art Deco​ jewelry, furniture, and other decorative​ items; my parents collect Depression​ glass, Victorian​ china, and​ pottery; and I collect early video games and graphic novels

Which of the following sentences uses brackets​ correctly?

One cliff dwelling at Mesa Verdey​[sic] covers an area of​1,782 square meters​(almost 20,000 square ​feet.)

Identify the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

The other magicians wondered what the new​ magician's secret might be.

Choose the sentence that uses a comma or commas correctly.

The plane​ landed, according to her​ watch, a minute short of three hours late.

To correct each punctuation error in this passage, click on the incorrect punctuation and type a semi-colon, colon, em dash, or parenthesis in the text box. Do not add any extra spacing before clicking Submit. Notes: To add an em dash in the text box, you will need to hit the hyphen key twice so that it looks like this --. To show that a punctuation mark should be deleted, click on the text box, leave the text box blank, and then click Submit. Note: The system will score your response as "incorrect" if you have any spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or spacing errors (e.g. do not add unnecessary spaces).

One of the most basic ways to describe people is in terms of introversion and extroversion. Introverts are characterized this way; They are generally low key, calm, and unexcitable--they like being alone or with only one or two other people. Extroverts, on the other hand, are described in the opposite way; They are outgoing and friendly, preferring to be with others than alone--they love excitement and adventure. In other words, you'll find introverts in such activities as: having dinner with a friend in a quiet restaurant, reading, listening to a favorite CD, or working on a hobby such as stamp collecting. Conversely, the extroverts will be: at a party or planning one, going to a sporting event with a group of friends and yelling the loudest, or looking for something new and exciting to do:with other people, of course. The interesting question for psychologists is this; Why do people seem to fall into these two categories? Psychologists don't have an answer: however, most think the explanation is biological. That is, when we're born, something about our brains leads us to be either (an introvert or an extrovert.

Identify the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

Roland's story was so​ long, I fell asleep.

Select the word that uses appropriate punctuation to complete this sentence. My brother asked me if I was going to the game on

Sunday.

Identify the sentence that uses a possessive singular noun correctly.

Susan's mother is visiting this week.

Identify the sentence that punctuates a quotation correctly.

The police officer​ said, "Take a left at the first stoplight."

Identify the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

There are plums and peaches in​ Amber's refrigerator.

Identify the sentence that uses commas correctly.

Whitefish Bay​, a town near Milwaukee​, is a scenic destination.

Which one of the following statements about dashes is not​ correct?

Writers use dashes only with independent clauses.

Select the punctuation mark that needs to be added to this sentence. I purchased the supplies for the trip​ snacks, batteries,​ clothes, and tents.

colon

Select the punctuation mark that needs to be added to this sentence. Pick up all of your clothes​ socks, pants,​ shirts, and sweaters.

colon

The​ ________ joins two or more descriptive words that then act as a single word.

hyphen

Complete this sentence with the word that designates possession using the correct formatting and punctuation. ​Sarah's new car looks​ great, but​ _______ muffler is almost dragging on the​ ground.

its

Which example illustrates the rule for dividing compounds between words when words are hyphenated at the ends of​ lines?

son-/in-law

Which one of the following is not a correct use of​ parentheses?

to set off information that is necessary for understanding the sentence

Select the answer that correctly completes this​ sentence: Many people believe that being cold or chilled can lead to catching a cold​ __________ studies have shown that colds are not more frequent or severe as a result of becoming cold or chilled.

​, yet


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