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@Data_LG2

Answer 1

REALLY need help

Answer 2

last day of school

Answer 3

yippeee! what's the question? let me see if i can help :)

Answer 4

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
Your brother—never the quiet type must have an opinion to share.

B.
By all accounts, he is—calm, funny, and quite an excellent teacher.

C.
The note—I don’t know who wrote it—says to move the car before it gets towed.

D.
The annual picnic is—always a popular event—we never miss it.

Answer 5

C

Answer 6

?

Answer 7

well, I think I'll agree because the dashes separate the participial phrase :)

Answer 8

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
This sweater—the one that turned up at the bottom of my closet, does not fit me anymore.

B.
Now we will hike—along the ridge, down the hill, and across the creek.

C.
On the last page of my program is—the lead dancer's autograph.

D.
I want to hear everything, but—oh, someone is knocking on the door.

Answer 9

D?

Answer 10

yep because of the interruption ...

hmm is this your final exam?

Answer 11

nope

Answer 12

lol

Answer 13

final is 60 questions i wont post that lol

Answer 14

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
My sister—a big fan of the outdoors—walks two miles—every afternoon.

B.
"I would not step there if I were—!" she began as I slipped on the wet floor.

C.
Several birds stayed at the feeder—hoping for a good meal.

D.
Turquoise beads and—a silver medallion—adorn her favorite necklace.

Answer 15

B?

Answer 16

xD okay, I hope this is just an assignment because you know... we got the rule.

yeah :) wait, you already know how to do it! xDD

Answer 17

XD

Answer 18

its offline work

Answer 19

and b is right?

Answer 20

yes :)

Answer 21

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
I intend to—paint that bookcase tomorrow—help me remove all the books.

B.
Yard work—for example, raking leaves and planting shrubs—fills many of our autumn weekends.

C.
Open the windows—to let the breeze in—and the paint will dry fast.

D.
We will use the same color for the bookcase—light green—that we used on the door and window frames.

Answer 22

D?

Answer 23

hmm why not B?

Answer 24

yaa ik thats what i was thinking but the participle in D

Answer 25

hmmm...

well I think the best option is B, because you can separate the participle with commas in option D while option B it will be very confusing, so the dashes should be used.

Answer 26

o ok

Answer 27

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A.
We had one thing in mind: swimming—in the ocean.

B.
The music teacher gave him a choice of horns—for example, the trumpet, the tuba, or the saxophone.

C.
A red chair sat in front of—the fireplace.

D.
The phone—just kept ringing and ringing all afternoon.

Answer 28

B?

Answer 29

For the previous one : B
Not D because that should be separated by commas.

Answer 30

Also for this one B too. :P

Answer 31

Today is your last day of school? Mine too. You still on GUM semester assessment?

Answer 32

^ thanks for the confirmation @easdf and welcome to openstudy :)

@Durply I would agreee with B too :)

Answer 33

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

There are certain things about winter for instance, hot soup and the first snowfall that I always enjoy.

A.
There are certain things about winter: for instance, hot soup and the first snowfall that I always enjoy.

B.
There are certain things about winter: for instance, hot soup and the first snowfall—that I always enjoy.

C.
There are certain things about winter—for instance, hot soup and the first snowfall—that I always enjoy.

Answer 34

b

Answer 35

C

Answer 36

B has a colon on side of that phrase and a dash on the other side.

Answer 37

data correct?

Answer 38

and there are 3 more

Answer 39

Don't forget to come back and tell if your answers were correct. Most people don't do that and it makes it harder for other people who Google for the answers.

Answer 40

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

A firm handshake like a friendly smile, a pleasant attitude, and good manners is a valuable asset in life.

A.
A firm handshake: like a friendly smile; a pleasant attitude; and good manners, is a valuable asset in life.

B.
A firm handshake, like a friendly smile, a pleasant attitude, and good manners—is a valuable asset in life.

C.
A firm handshake—like a friendly smile, a pleasant attitude, and good manners—is a valuable asset in life.

Answer 41

c

Answer 42

C yup

Answer 43

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

Lincoln's famous speech pages 342–343 remains one of the enduring benchmarks of history.

A.
Lincoln's famous speech pages 342–343 remains one of the enduring benchmarks (of history).

B.
Lincoln's famous speech pages 342–343 remains one of the enduring benchmarks (of history.)

C.
Lincoln's famous speech (pages 342–343) remains one of the enduring benchmarks of history.

Answer 44

C

Answer 45

C again

Answer 46

o okl lol

Answer 47

you answer before me lol

Answer 48

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.

Answer 49

B?

Answer 50

or a

Answer 51

...

Answer 52

B

Answer 53

Which revision best corrects the errors in the given sentence?

After the meeting this afternoon 1–2 P.M., we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

A.
After the meeting this afternoon (1–2 P.M.), we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

B.
(After the meeting this afternoon 1–2 P.M.,) we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

C.
After the meeting this afternoon—(1–2 P.M.), we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

Answer 54

C?

Answer 55

A

Answer 56

what why?

Answer 57

Take out the text in the parenthesis and you will see that there is both a — and a ,

Answer 58

After the meeting this afternoon—, we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

Answer 59

o ok

Answer 60

THANKS

Answer 61

A is right because when you take out the parenthetical material, it is still correct.
After the meeting this afternoon, we will know how many volunteers have signed up.

Answer 62

Is that all questions?

Answer 63

ya

Answer 64

1sec

Answer 65

Don't forget to check your answers and tell us what was right or wrong.

Answer 66

i only missed one she checked YAAAAA

Answer 67

Great!!

Answer 68

OMG

Answer 69

@DataLG_2

Answer 70

i wouldve had 100%

Answer 71

but i didnt do C in accident

Answer 72

for the last one

Answer 73

XD

Answer 74

Aww that sucks. I've had accidents before too that ruined the score. Really makes you mad doesn't it?

Answer 75

can you help with 10 more for participles than im dont with school for the year

Answer 76

No, I've got stuff to do too. Someone else would probably help.

Answer 77

awww ok

Answer 78

thanks though