Question

@IMstuck

Which word or words and punctuation corrects any errors in the sentence?

Her mother-in-law was one of the most self-reliant ladies until she had a nasty fall.



A.
mother in law


B.
self reliant


C.
ladies'


D.


There is no error in this sentence.

Answer 1

In “Carry Your Own Skis,” when did the author's mother start skiing?
A. when she was a very young child
B. when she was a teenager
C. when she was forty years old
D. when she became a grandmother

Answer 2

ignore that please

Answer 3

Me??

Answer 4

I see no error at all in that sentence. I would say D. Mother-in-law and self-reliant are indeed hyphenated. "Ladies" is not used in the possessive sense, so you're good!

Answer 5

I didn't read the book so I have to ignore it; I can't help her.

Answer 6

Thanks is it ok if i post a few more and you help and neither have i so :p

Answer 7

Go ahead and post! I will definitely give it my best shot!

Answer 8

ok and thanks in advance milady (tell me if you don't like me calling you that sorry if you don't)

Answer 9

I'm good with whatever non-profane. And you're welcome in advance!

Answer 10

you will have to wait a minute my thing kicked me out

Answer 11

ok

Answer 12

sorry

Answer 13

You're fine!

Answer 14

here is one

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?


This weekend you will: mow the lawn, clean your room, and read The Red Badge of Courage.



A.


There is no error in this sentence.


B.
mow the lawn; clean your room;


C.
will mow


D.
will, mow

Answer 15

It is C. You don't need the colon there. It's useless. Is there nothing regarding the punctuation to clarify the book The Red Badge of Courage? Is it in italics on your page and you just can't get italics here?

Answer 16

i put it in like it is on my other tab

Answer 17

i think it's A

Which word or words and punctuation corrects any errors in the sentence?

There are only thirty six days left before the midsummer family reunion!



A.
mid-summer


B.
thirty-six


C.
family-reunion


D.


There is no error in this sentence.

Answer 18

In “Single Room, Earth View,” which cause explains why the author can easily lose track of her location?
A. the high altitude of the space shuttle
B. the blur of landforms as seen from space
C. the sun's brightness
D. the speed of the space shuttle

Answer 19

That one is B. It's "thirty-six".

Answer 20

ok thank you

Answer 21

Midsummer does not get a hyphen. Don't know why; it just doesn't!

Answer 22

idk either

Answer 23

You're welcome

Answer 24

And thanks for the medal, btw.

Answer 25

I have 4 more after this and im not to sure about this one

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

I'd really like to go excuse me, I'm going to sneeze but I'm not feeling up to it.



A.


—I'm going to sneeze—


B.


—excuse me, I'm going to sneeze—


C.


I'd really like to go—


D.


—excuse me,—

Answer 26

That one I'd definitely say B. Because whomever that is interrupts herself to say "excuse me, I'm going to sneeze" and then continues on with her sentence.

Answer 27

ok

Answer 28

I think this one is B

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

Doing well at math like succeeding at music, becoming a good batter, or excelling at writing takes practice.



A.


—takes practice.


B.


—like succeeding at music, becoming a good batter, or excelling at writing—


C.


—like succeeding at music, becoming a good batter, or excelling at writing takes practice.


D.


like succeeding at music

Answer 29

B

Answer 30

yes thank you

Answer 31

Are you done with me then or not yet?

Answer 32

no i got 3 more but truly thank you and im trying to learn this

Answer 33

I think this one is D

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

People can learn to work on a team by playing any one of many sports for instance, football, basketball, and soccer.



A.


team—


B.


sports—


C.


playing—


D.


instance—

Answer 34

Go ahead. I'm ready! Grammar is a tricky thing! So glad you're not asking me about parts of sentences like past participles and crap like that. Like...who cares, right?!

Answer 35

B

Answer 36

indeed but i'm already past that one

Answer 37

Some works of nonfiction examine and discuss a focused topic and include the writer's personal viewpoints. This type of nonfiction is known as which of the following?
A. speech
B. essay
C. lyric
D. short story Reset Selection

Answer 38

ok

Answer 39

A or B

Answer 40

Thank God you're past that. Go ahead with your sentences!

Answer 41

B. Definitely B.

Answer 42

I think this one is C

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

There are several ancient maps that show this feature clearly. See page 112.



A.
(See page 112).


B.
(There are several ancient maps)


C.
(See page 112.)


D.
(that show this feature clearly)

Answer 43

A

Answer 44

i meant A or B for Tigergirl031794

Answer 45

Oh. The one for the ancient map thing is A.

Answer 46

Are you sure because the . is one the outside

Answer 47

I know it is. That's precisely why I picked it!

Answer 48

ok ill use it thanks

Answer 49

Otherwise your sentence wouldn't have a period then, and that's not right.

Answer 50

I have 1 more after this and i think this one is D

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

The works of Emily wingspaninson she's my favorite author are featured at the library this month.



A.
(The works of Emily wingspaninson)


B.
(this month)


C.
no change


D.
(she's my favorite author)

Answer 51

oh ok i understand

Answer 52

D; you're right!

Answer 53

yay!

Answer 54

Last one i think this one is A

Which word or words and punctuation best corrects any errors in the sentence?

I haven't had time to go grocery shopping however we could order a pizza.



A.
shopping, however


B.
shopping; however,


C.
shopping; however


D.
shopping, however,

Answer 55

B. Semi-colons are definitely irreplaceable in this one!

Answer 56

Ok that was my last one i'll tell you my score wish me luck!

Answer 57

Gotcha!

Answer 58

?

Answer 59

good luck!

Answer 60

i got 64% well thank you any way milady im probably going to keep caling you that how do you feal about that?

Answer 61

Ok, but did you get the ones wrong I helped you with?! I feel terrible if you did! OMG I'm sorry if so!

Answer 62

na it's ok ill redo this one later i don't blame you milady

Answer 63

ok... : (

Answer 64

*hugs