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Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). Deborah’s groceries melted in the car. - n Ans✔ Deborah's groceries melted in the car. Qs Fix the commas. Amy charged exceedingly, reasonable prices for tutoring. - n Ans✔ Amy charged exceedingly reasonable prices for tutoring. Qs Fix the commas. Rebecca bought milk eggs and cheese. - n Ans✔ Rebecca bought milk, eggs, and cheese. Qs Fix the pronoun agreement. Herpetophobia is when people have a fear of snakes. - n Ans✔ Herpetophobia is a term that means a fear of snakes.
Qs Fix the idiom. Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, throughout the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading. - n Ans✔ Teachers around the world appreciate that young readers, through the Harry Potter books, have discovered the joy of reading. Qs Fix the counting word. Since it's raining, I have a few less things to do this weekend. - n Ans✔ Since it's raining, I have fewer things to do this weekend. Qs Fix the modifier. Jonathan offered a fair convincing excuse for his lateness. - n Ans✔ Jonathan offered a fairly convincing excuse for his lateness. Qs Who versus Whom - n Ans✔ Who is a subjective pronoun (subject of the clause), and whom is an onbjective pronoun (object of the clause) Who picked up my check? to whom did you give my check?
Qs Verb - n Ans✔ A word that expresses an action, a feeling, or a state of being Chris seemed guilty, but Ray is the one who broke the window. Qs Subject - n Ans✔ The topic of the sentence Jennifer made everyone feel at home. Qs Pronoun - n Ans✔ A word that stands in for a noun Andrea promised Bo that she would pay him back. Qs Present Particle - n Ans✔ The "-ing" form of the verb, either used with the verb " to be " to make a verb phrase, or on its own as an adjective Sue is hoping to avoid the growling dog.
Qs Prepositional Phrase - n Ans✔ A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun A number of awards has been showered on the new musical. Qs Preposition - n Ans✔ A word that describes time or place relationships between words Rachel sat in a seat between a passenger by the window and a passenger on the aisle. Qs Phrase - n Ans✔ A group of words lacking a subject and a verb, and which can function as a noun, adjecive, or adverb running through the streets of Pamploma, the bulls are an impressive sight. Qs Past Participle - n Ans✔ The form of the verb, either used with the verb "to have" to make a verb phrase or on its own as an adjective The spoken language of the tribe has been recorded for posterity.
Infinitive - n Ans✔ The form of the verb beginning with "to" The actress wants to sing in her next movie but doesn't want to dance. Qs Interjection - n Ans✔ An introductory word, often used to show emphasis Wow! You really spent a million dollars? Qs Independent Clause - n Ans✔ A group of words that has a subject and a verb and that can stand alone as a sentence She had prepared for a rainy day. Qs Idiom - n Ans✔ A figure of speech that follows no grammatical riles Taylor is different from her sister. Qs Helping Verb - n Ans✔
Verbs that can stand on their own or are used with the participles of other verbs to ask a question, add emphasis, change tense, or change voice Do you know if you can go to Paris? I have never visited, but it is recommended by the guidebook. Qs Gerund - n Ans✔ A noun made from the "-ing" form of the verb Walking is a great form of exercise. Qs Conjuction - n Ans✔ A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together Elaina and Lily went shopping, but Kania stayed home because she had to study. Qs Collective Noun - n Ans✔ Nouns that identify groups of things or people The jury is deliberating whether to convict the defendant. Qs Dependent Clause - n
The clever detective solved the tricky case. Qs Active Voice - n Ans✔ Use of the verb so that the subject is the performer, not the receiver, of an action cesar Millian wrote the best-selling book How to Raise the Perfect Dog. Qs Fix the subject-verb agreement. The members of the team lifts weights when they're not practicing. - n Ans✔ The members of the team lift weights when they're not practicing. Qs Fix the subject-verb agreement. A panel of experts agree with the research. - n Ans✔ A panel of experts agrees with the research. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The movie franchise became a victim of it's own success. - n Ans✔ The movie franchise became a victim of its own success. Qs
Fix the apostrophe(s). Sports' teams practice after school. - n Ans✔ Sports teams practice after school. Qs Fix the pronoun case. After you've read thyis email, please reply to myselfbut copy Kevin. - n Ans✔ After you've read this email, please reply to me but copy Kevin. Qs Fix the pronoun case. Rick gave the project to Carlos and myself to complete. - n Ans✔ Rick gave the project to Carlos and me to complete. Qs Fix the commas. Aramis got a B in math. - n Ans✔ Aramis, however, got a B in Math. Qs Fix the commas. The cupcakes, that I brought at the bakery, are better than the ones I bought at the grocery store. - n
Many ESL students, who learn grammar by studying the rules rather than ny ear, do well on the ACT English Test. Qs fix the commas. David Ortiz designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox is nicknamed Big Papi. - n Ans✔ David Ortiz, designtaed hitter for the Boston Red Sox, is nicknamed Big Papi. Qs Fix the commas. Cubs legend, Ron Santo, should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. - n Ans✔ Cubs legend Ron Santo should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Qs Fix the commas. The movie version, though was terrible. - n Ans✔ The movie version, though, was terrible. Qs Fix the commas. The eager fan cost his team a run peventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball. - n Ans✔ The eager fan cost his team a run, preventing the outfilder from catching the foul ball.
Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). His legs' were sore after his' workout. - n Ans✔ His legs were soar after his workout. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). I hate when I have to sit at the childrens table. - n Ans✔ I hate when I have to sit at the children's table. Qs Fix the puntuaction. Erick dropped German because: it conflicted with his chemistry class. - n Ans✔ Erick dropped German because it conflicted with his chemistry class. Qs Fix the pronoun case. Mark is this student whom teachers believe will win the spelling bee. - n Ans✔ Mark is the student who teachers believe will win the spelling bee. Qs Fix the pronoun case. The crowd pushes Geovany and I apart. - n
I need to make plans for summer. I'd really like to travel to south America. (OR) I need to make plans for summer; I;d really like to travel to South America. Qs Fix the modifier. The history teacher pushed his students relentless to prepare them for the AP exam. - n Ans✔ The history teacher pushed his studentsrelentlessly to prepare them for the AP exam. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s)/pronoun. The library has lost it's funding. - n Ans✔ The library has lost its funding. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). Thats his' car. - n Ans✔ That's his car. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). Its a shame to waste energy. - n Ans✔ It's a shame to waste energy.
Qs Fix the commas. After I sent her an invitation my grandmother joined Facebook. - n Ans✔ After I sent her an invitation, my grandmother joined Facebook. Qs Fix the commas. Because it rained todaythe game was canceled. - n Ans✔ Because it rained today, the game was canceled. Qs Fix the commas. Jerri said, I should never take candy from strangers. - n Ans✔ Jerri said I should never take candy from strangers. Qs Fix the idiom. karaoke is a Japanese word that translates into "empty." - n Ans✔ Karaoke is a Japanese word that translates as "empty." Qs Fix the commas.
Ans✔ the women's room is over there. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). I gave my two week''s notice. - n Ans✔ I gave my two weeks' notice. Qs Fix the apostrophe(s). The babys toy fell under the cribs' skirt. - n Ans✔ The baby's toy fell under the crib's skirt. Qs Fix the past participle. Finn become a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly. - n Ans✔ finn became a better singer after he learned to breathe correctly. Qs Fix the past participle. I told my teacher that the dog had ate my homework. - n Ans✔ I told my teacher that the dog had eaten my homework.
Qs Fix the pronoun case. He yelled at her and I for being late. - n Ans✔ He yelled at her and me for being late. Qs fix the pronoun case. Her and I finished the last of the cookies. - n Ans✔ She and I finished the last of the cookies. Qs Fix the pronoun case. Henry helped Max and I finish our history papers. - n Ans✔ Henry helped Max and me finish our history paper. Qs Fix the idiom. The extensive marketing campaign, coupled for a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater. - n Ans✔ The extensive marketing campaign, coupled with a fast food tie-in, drew millions of young fans into the theater. Qs
