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Though only sixteen years old, the college accepted Gregs application.
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Correct Answer

A. Incorrect

Explanation

Though Greg was only sixteen years old, the college accpeted his application.

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3.

Smelling his armpits, Jack quickly went to apply deodarant.
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- Incorrect
Correct Answer

A. Correct

Explanation

The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies the sentence as grammatically and contextually correct. The sentence describes Jack smelling his armpits and then quickly applying deodorant, indicating that he is aware of an unpleasant odor and taking action to address it. The sentence is clear and coherent, conveying a logical sequence of events.

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Trying to keep her balance, Mary grabbed the railing on the staircase.
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- Incorrect
Correct Answer

A. Correct

Explanation

The given answer is correct because it accurately identifies the sentence as grammatically correct. The sentence is a simple statement describing Mary's action of grabbing the railing on the staircase while trying to maintain her balance. There are no errors in subject-verb agreement or sentence structure.

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5.

While still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.
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- Incorrect
Correct Answer

A. Incorrect

Explanation

While I was still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.

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Though only sixteen years old, the college accepted Gregs application.

Smelling his armpits, Jack quickly went to apply deodarant.

Trying to keep her balance, Mary grabbed the railing on the staircase.

While still a boy, my Aunt Pearl used to take me to the circus every summer.