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08/31/15

Which option corrects the error in this sentence?

Jacob wants to adopt a puppy from the local animal shelter because [they say] that mix breed dogs have fewer health problems than purebreds.A. one says B. he says C. veterinarians... more

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Grammar

08/31/15

What option corrects the error in the bracketed portions.

Whenever [a student decides] to switch her major in college, [you run] the risk of having to take coursework so that [she can meet] the new requirements.A. i decideB. she runsC. you can meet D.... more

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Grammar

08/31/15

Which one of these sentences has parallel structure?

A. Your strength, wit, and good advice were a comfort to me. B. It was a comfort to me to share your strength, how witty you are, and your good advice. C. Your being strong, your wit, and... more

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Grammar

08/30/15

Which one of these sentences has parallel structure?

The paintings of Albrecht Dürer are described as impressionistic, religious, and varied in technique. The paintings of Albrecht Dürer are described as showing impressionism, bearing religious,... more

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Grammar

08/30/15

Which of these sentences has its modifiers correctly placed?

A. Officially opened to traffic on August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal has served world trade ever since. B. Officially opened to traffic on August 15, 1914, world trade has been served ever... more

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Grammar

08/30/15

which sentence modifiers are correctly placed?

Driving to the grocery store, she saw an accident on the highway. She saw an accident on the highway driving to the grocery store. Driving to the grocery store, an accident on the highway... more

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Grammar Writing

06/23/15

Several people stopped to see the fireworks at the park, for it was the first such display to commemorate the holiday.

for it was the first such display This part is incorrect and it should change to the first such display. I don't know why we need to change it to the first such display. Please... more

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Grammar

06/12/15

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

My mother's countenance could not unfrown itself.

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Grammar

06/12/15

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

We romped until the pans slid from the kitchen shelf.

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Grammar

06/12/15

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

But I hung on like death, such waltzing was not easy.

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Grammar

06/12/15

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) in each sentence?

1. The whiskey on your breath Could make a small boy dizzy;2. But I hung on like death: Such waltzing was not easy.3. We romped until the pans Slid from the kitchen shelf;4. My mother's countenance... more

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Grammar

06/12/15

Noun, verb, and object of this sentence. "The whisky on your breath could make a small boy dizzy"

I need to know the noun, verb, and object of the sentence above.

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Grammar

05/08/15

Is the sentence "The bottom of the walls in the hall is brown." correct or incorrect?

Is the sentence "The bottom of the walls in the hall is brown." correct or incorrect? Currently in a massive grammar/literacy fight with my roommate over this.

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Grammar English

04/26/15

how to add a word with and in the sentence list

how to enroll a word with and example ( collecting & analyze data ) in the Enumeration sentence ex: (interview subjects) which one is correct: ( collecting & analyze data and... more

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Grammar

03/04/15

I need some help with commas!

The test will, yet again, cover grammar. Do i need this set of commas? The test mostlikely will cover grammar. Do i need a set of commas around mostlikely. All the bird eggs will... more

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Grammar

01/31/15

waht is the complets verb in this sentense? and what is the participle in the sentence? what would you write as the tense of the complete verb?

1. SHE WILL HAVE SAVED $2 BY THIS TIME NEXT MONTH. 2. THE WITTED HAD RECOMMENDED RECYCLED PAPERS.

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Grammar

01/25/15

Are these sentences correct?

The crowd cheered with jubilation as the winning goal scored. The man talked about his wealth ostentatiously. The tension between the two rivals was strong and palpable.

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Grammar

12/21/14

How can I change " I was going to the garden" in passive voice.

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Grammar

12/04/14

Which of the following sentences uses a verb in the simple past tense? I conducted an analysis of driving habits of college students.

I analyzed driving habits of college students. The analysis of driving habits was done by me. An analysis of driving habits was conducted. College students and I analyzed driving habits.

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Grammar

12/04/14

Which of the following sentences uses a verb in the simple past tense?

Which of the following sentences uses a verb in the simple past tense? Veronica was wanting to train for a triathlon. Veronica would want to train for a triathlon. Veronica wants to train... more

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Grammar English Writing Punctuation

11/05/14

English problem

Amanda is a human being with dual characteristics of feminine and masculine traits thus she is in conflict between being a stereotypical female character and an independent female... more

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Grammar

10/29/14

writing is a valuable lifelong long skill

how is the gerund writing used in this sentence ?

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Grammar

10/23/14

What exactly is a prepositional phrase?

I have to know exactly how prepositional phrases work for school, but I could use little help on understanding how they work.

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Grammar

10/17/14

In which sentence is the subject understood?

In which sentence is the subject understood? A. Your day skiing will be the best fun you'll ever have. B. Shake it well before pouring it into the glass. C. It is up to you how to decorate... more

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Grammar Education Tutoring

09/17/14

did you (lay, lie) your cap on the sidewalk?

trying to find out some grammar homework.

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grammar

Which option corrects the error in this sentence?

What option corrects the error in the bracketed portions.

Which one of these sentences has parallel structure?

Which one of these sentences has parallel structure?

Which of these sentences has its modifiers correctly placed?

which sentence modifiers are correctly placed?

Several people stopped to see the fireworks at the park, for it was the first such display to commemorate the holiday.

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) of this sentence?

What are the subject(s), verb(s), and object(s) in each sentence?

Noun, verb, and object of this sentence. "The whisky on your breath could make a small boy dizzy"

Is the sentence "The bottom of the walls in the hall is brown." correct or incorrect?

how to add a word with and in the sentence list