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HELP! Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. During the parade, we walked with: the Bakers, the Jeffersons, and the Wrights. B. Today, people can watch television on: a laptop, a tablet, or a cell phone. C. Hank grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for: his cousin, his brother, and his uncles. D. Sarah went to the theater with Carlotta, Tina, and Roxanne.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would Think D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure?

OpenStudy (flvs.net):

it's D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do you know?

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it's simple

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was thinking B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yea im sure

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i'm sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

why is B not correct?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There is not supposed to be a ( : ) where it says a laptop, a tablet, or a cell phone. You are supposed to continue on with the sentence and not add the ( : )

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Colon Throws me off

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i agree with fearless

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok can you guys help me with some others?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Same Fearless Explained It good

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I Can try

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yes he did

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now you see in D, the sentence continues and I uses the comma sign ( , ) which it is supposed to. Therefore, D is correct.

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she*

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ok got it thanks!

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your welcome!! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which letter salutation is correctly punctuated? A. Dear Sir: B. Dear Madam. C. Dear Mr. Rubenstein; D. Dear Senator Crandall--

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one sec

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im thinking A or B

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it's A

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ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. Begin at Genesis 1,1 for the biblical account of how the world began. B. Begin at Genesis 1.1 for the biblical account of how the world began. C. Begin at Genesis 1;1 for the biblical account of how the world began. D. Begin at Genesis 1:1 for the biblical account of how the world began.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D?

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one sec

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D, i know cause i read the bible alot

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? A. To sew a dress, we need: fabric, a pattern, and a sewing machine. B. Fabric, a pattern, and a sewing machine are: what we need to sew a dress. C. We need these items to sew a dress fabric, a pattern, and a sewing machine. D. We need the following items to sew a dress: fabric, a pattern, and a sewing machine.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

either A or D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct with D!

OpenStudy (flvs.net):

D

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yay!

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:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word in the sentence, if any, should be followed by a colon? The best ways you can help are these setting the table, making the salad, and greeting the guests as they arrive. A. are B. these C. There is no error in colon usage. D. help

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A

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no C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its b....

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lol

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hahaha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You are correct with B!

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this one is tricky

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yea!

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it is B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word in the sentence, if any, should be followed by a colon? I tried to collect signatures for the petition from my relatives, my friends, and even the shoppers at the mall. A. tried B. There is no error in colon usage. C. from D. collect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B?

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You are correct B!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Well just saying that, The best ways you can help are these setting the table, making the salad, and greeting the guests as they arrive. Doesn't make sense at all. But when you put the ( : ) it makes sense.

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ya i agree

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me too.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct with B!

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Which word in the sentence, if any, should be followed by a colon? The shirts come in three styles short sleeve, long sleeve, and crew neck. A. styles B. in C. shirts D. There is no error in colon usage.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a?

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yes your correct sorry.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A would be correct!

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thx

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one more

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your welcome!!! :) Glad i could help!!! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which word in the sentence, if any, should be followed by a colon? Countries in Eastern Europe include Bulgaria, Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine. A. include B. Eastern C. Countries D. There is no error in colon usage.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D?

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A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Actually it would be A

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oh ya now i got it

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Good Job!

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AWESOME!!

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90% YAS thanx so much guys!!!!!!!

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You did GREAT!

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:D

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YOUR WELCOME!!!! :) GLAD I COULD HELP!! :)

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Great Job!!

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thx!!!

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NP

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No Prob!

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tag me if you need help with anything else.

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ok i will thx

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Yeah, me too.

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ok!

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:) bye!! :)

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