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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(1) Georgina had a fantastic garden where she only grew vegetables. (2) She was not interested in growing flowers or fruit. Which of these is the best way to revise sentence 1 to make it a clear and effective sentence? Georgina only had a fantastic garden where she grew vegetables. Georgina had a fantastic garden where she grew only vegetables. Only Georgina had a fantastic garden where she grew vegetables. Georgina had a fantastic garden where only she grew vegetables.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

B :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well we can eliminate the third on because that, in my opinion, is a little bias. So that leaves us with three options... I would say the absolute BEST choice would be the second one, Georgina had a fantastic garden where she only grew vegetables. Cool pic by the way. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and effective? As the president of this organization, decisions I promise will be made to benefit all members. As the president of this organization, I promise to make decisions that will benefit all members. I promise to make decisions that will benefit all members as the president of this organization. I promise decisions will be made to benefit all of this organization's members as president.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

got it first :P but thanks for explanation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah and if u want i can get u a nice pic. what do u like?

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

B again :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and what is ur gender?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following sentences is the most clear and effective? To create a quieter and stronger fastener than zipper and Velcro, a new type of fastener has been invented. A new type of fastener has been invented to create a quieter and stronger fastener than zipper and Velcro. Leonard Duffy has invented a new type of fastener that is quieter and stronger than zippers and Velcro. Quieter and stronger than zippers and Velcro, Leonard Duffy has invented a new type of fastener.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

C :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? Listening to the beautiful blend of sounds, I marveled at the musicians' talent. The conductor shook hands with Michael Guerro, the orchestra's concertmaster. The orchestra members prepared for the performance, tuning their instruments. After walking onto the stage, the conductor bowed to the audience in greeting.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

;-;

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ur still awesome tho

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

:D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? Listening to the beautiful blend of sounds, I marveled at the musicians' talent. The conductor shook hands with Michael Guerro, the orchestra's concertmaster. The orchestra members prepared for the performance, tuning their instruments. After walking onto the stage, the conductor bowed to the audience in greeting.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

which one was it >_>

OpenStudy (anonymous):

*slaps his knee*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was C

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

very good :3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know this one?

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

which one?

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

am i lagging or ddid you post the same question >_>

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u never answered it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh nvm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier? Jorge really wanted his team to win the game. Jorge almost kicked the ball 14 meters. Jorge quickly kicked the ball and scored. Jorge tried his best to make a scoring kick. this one

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

i got confused >_>

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

B ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer 0^0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

id go with B >_> sounds wrong sentence to me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? The department store is looking for someone with experience to sell clothes. Looking for someone, the department store is with experience to sell clothes. Looking for someone, the department store with experience is to sell clothes. The department store is looking for someone to sell clothes with experience.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

A) sorry i had to do something quick

OpenStudy (anonymous):

same

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard while he was driving on the highway. What is the best way, if any, to rewrite this sentence? Advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard driving on the highway. While he was driving on the highway advertising a music festival, Paul saw a billboard. no change While he was driving on the highway, Paul saw a billboard advertising a music festival.

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

D :)

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

gtg cheers and dont forget gaben is love gaben is life bye :P

OpenStudy (anonymous):

cheers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks leo

OpenStudy (leonardo0430):

anytime :)

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