Question

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
They use the same—decorations every year—I'm hoping they make new ones this time.

B.
My aunt's quilt was the most colorful one—red and purple—in the fair's quilting exhibit.

C.
A complex assignment—that is, one that requires research—usually takes a few days to complete.

D.
Everyone enjoyed the show—and gave a standing ovation—to the players.

Answer 1

It's C

Answer 2

Welcome to OpenStudy!!

Answer 3

thankss : ) and

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
The ponies made their way to—the stable.

B.
A dog in the neighborhood—kept barking and barking all night long.

C.
My favorite treat is simple: vanilla ice cream—with fresh strawberries.

D.
The menu included some of her favorites—for instance, chili, spaghetti, and vegetable soup.

Answer 4

It's D

Answer 5

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

I'll do something quiet such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching instead of riding roller coasters with you.

A.
I'll do something quiet: such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching—instead of riding roller coasters with you.

B.
I'll do something quiet—such as, reading, gardening, or bird-watching—instead of riding roller coasters with you.

C.
I'll do something quiet: such as reading, gardening, or bird-watching instead of riding roller coasters with you.

Answer 6

It's B

Answer 7

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

Today just like yesterday, the day before, and the day before that will be sunny and hot in the afternoon.

A.
Today—just like yesterday, the day before, and the day before that—will be sunny and hot in the afternoon.

B.
Today—just like yesterday, the day before, and the day before that, will be sunny and hot in the afternoon.

C.
Today: just like yesterday; the day before; and the day before that, will be sunny and hot in the afternoon.

Answer 8

A

Answer 9

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

I think the other soup recipe page 310 will go better with grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.

A.
I think the other soup recipe (page 310) will go better with grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch.

B.
I think the other soup recipe page 310 will go better with grilled cheese sandwiches (for lunch).

C.
I think the other soup recipe page 310 will go better with grilled cheese sandwiches (for lunch.)

Answer 10

A

Answer 11

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

The people behind us in line at least a dozen by our count arrived too late to get tickets.

A.
The people behind us in line (At least a dozen by our count.) arrived too late to get tickets.

B.
The people behind us in line (at least a dozen by our count) arrived too late to get tickets.

C.
The people behind us in line at least a dozen (by our count) arrived too late to get tickets.