Rengular English 10 Quiz 1
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1. On Friday I always wear my lucky shoes.
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On, Friday I always wear my lucky shoes.
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On Friday, I always wear my lucky shoes.
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No Change
Correct Answer
B. On Friday, I always wear my lucky shoes.Explanation
The correct answer is "On Friday, I always wear my lucky shoes." The phrase "On Friday" is an adverbial phrase that provides information about when the action of wearing lucky shoes occurs. It is important to include the comma after "Friday" to separate the adverbial phrase from the rest of the sentence. This helps to clarify the meaning and improve the readability of the sentence.Rate this question:
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2. Jarrett uses three ways to get a girlfriend compliments guilt and bribes.
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Jarrett uses three ways to get a girlfriend compliment, guilt, and bribes.
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Jarrett uses three ways to get girls, compliments, guilt, and bribes.
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No Change
Correct Answer
B. Jarrett uses three ways to get girls, compliments, guilt, and bribes.Explanation
The correct answer is "Jarrett uses three ways to get girls, compliments, guilt, and bribes." This answer is correct because it accurately reflects the original sentence and maintains the correct subject-verb agreement. The sentence states that Jarrett uses three methods (compliments, guilt, and bribes) to get multiple girlfriends, which is represented correctly in the given answer choice.Rate this question:
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3. Cynthia was tired of all the boys flirting with her, so she shaved off all her hair.
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Cynthia, was tired of all the boys flirting with her so she shaved off all her hair.
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Cynthia was tired of all the boys fliriting with her so she shaved off all her hair.
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No Change
Correct Answer
C. No ChangeExplanation
The given sentence is already grammatically correct and does not require any changes. The use of "flirting" instead of "fliriting" is correct, and the sentence conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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4. There were always excuses for Tray's behavior but there was no excuse for the way he looked.
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There were always excuses for Tray's behavior, but there was no excuse for the way he looked.
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There were always excuses for Tray's behavior but, there was no excuse for the way he looked.
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No Change
Correct Answer
A. There were always excuses for Tray's behavior, but there was no excuse for the way he looked.Explanation
The correct answer is "There were always excuses for Tray's behavior, but there was no excuse for the way he looked." This sentence correctly uses the coordinating conjunction "but" to contrast the excuses for Tray's behavior with the lack of excuse for his appearance. The comma is correctly placed before "but" to separate the two independent clauses.Rate this question:
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5. Following the example of his mother, Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist so he pretty much gave up on the hope of ever having a girlfriend.
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Following the example of his mother Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist ,so he pretty much gave up on the hope of ever having a girlfriend.
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Following the example of his mother, Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist ,so he pretty much gave up on the hope of ever having a girlfriend.
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No Change
Correct Answer
B. Following the example of his mother, Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist ,so he pretty much gave up on the hope of ever having a girlfriend.Explanation
The correct answer is "Following the example of his mother, Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist, so he pretty much gave up on the hope of ever having a girlfriend." The answer is correct because it maintains the correct punctuation and capitalization, as well as the correct use of commas to separate the introductory phrase "Following the example of his mother" from the main clause "Kenneth decided to become a hair stylist." The answer also correctly uses the conjunction "so" to indicate cause and effect between Kenneth's decision and giving up on the hope of having a girlfriend.Rate this question:
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Explain how commas in this sentence are used incorrectly.I forgot, that today was Friday and I almost forgot to come to school.
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Explain how the comma(s) in this sentence are used incorrectly.Shakura has always wanted a boyfriend that didn't make fun of her that would buy her flowers, and that would sing to her.
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Explain how the comma(s) in this sentence are used incorrectlyHaley lost her helmet, but was found later by Allie.
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Write a paragraph that demonstrates you can do the following things: a. Create a compound sentence and punctuate it correctly.b. Create a sentence with an intro phrase and punctuate it correctly.c. Create a sentence with a series or list and punctuate it correctlyParagraph Topic: A habit that annoys you and why.
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