Question 1

What is the correct way to write sentence 13?

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For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. It was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

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For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke it was obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

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For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke, and it was obvious. That she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

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For the rest of the day, neither of us spoke. Which made it obvious that she was no happier about the arrangement than I was.

Question 2

What change should be made in sentence 31?

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Change 'became' to 'become'

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Insert a comma after 'surprised'

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Change 'We' to 'Because we'

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Sentence 31 should not be changed.

Question 3

What is the correct way to write sentences 18 and 19?

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For example, the venom of the Brazilian pit viper is the source of a drug used to treat high blood pressure, while a component found in copperhead snake venom may soon be used to treat breast cancer.

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For example, the venom of the Brazilian pit viper is the source of a drug used to treat high blood pressure, and there is a component found in copperhead snake venom. Which may soon be used to treat breast cancer.

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For example, the venom of the Brazilian pit viper. It is the source of a drug used to treat high blood pressure, while a component found in copperhead snake venom may soon be used to treat breast cancer.

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For example, the venom of the Brazilian pit viper is the source of a drug used to treat high blood pressure, a component found in copperhead snake venom may soon be used to treat breast cancer.

Question 4

What is the correct way to write sentence 24?

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Yes, I'm Tyson's little brother, but that's only part of my identity. I'm a cool guy in my own way, too.

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Sentence 24 is written correctly in the paper.

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Yes, I'm Tyson's little brother, that's only part of my identity, though, I'm a cool guy in my own way, too.

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Yes, I'm Tyson's little brother, but that's only part of my identity. Because I'm a cool guy in my own way, too.

Question 5

What is the correct way to write sentence 45?

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It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s.

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It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards. A recording artist of the 1960s.

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It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag. She was the Bessie Richards, a recording artist of the 1960s.

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It turned out this lady with the pink bowling bag was the Bessie Richards. Who was a recording artist of the 1960s.

Question 6

What is the correct way to write sentence 11?

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Most teens are absorbed with their own daily activities and rarely think about the fact that human civilization has been around for a long time.

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Most teens are absorbed with their own daily activities. Rarely thinking about the fact that human civilization has been around for a long time.

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Most teens are absorbed with their own daily activities and rarely think about this fact, human civilization has been around for a long time.

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Most teens are absorbed with their own daily activities and rarely think about human civilization. Which has been around for a long time.

Question 7

What is the correct way to write sentence 24?

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On the day that he was supposed to paddle over Niagara Falls, he went to the top and looked down. He said that things just didn't feel right.

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On the day that he was supposed to paddle over Niagara Falls, he went to the top and looked down. And said that things just didn't feel right.

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On the day that he was supposed to paddle over Niagara Falls. He went to the top, looked down, and said that things just didn't feel right.

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On the day that he was supposed to paddle. Over Niagara falls, he went to the top, looked down, and said things just didn't feel right.

Question 8

What change should be made in sentence 17?

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Change 'Americas'' to 'America's'

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Change 'pageant' to 'pagent'

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Delete the comma

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Change 'Part' to 'It was part'

Question 9

What change should be made in sentence 7?

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Change 'determined' to 'determinned'

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Change the comma to a period

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No change should be made in sentence 7.

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Change 'set' to 'setted'

Question 10

What change needs to be made in sentence 27?

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Change 'an' to 'a'

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Change 'loose' to 'lose'

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Change 'I decided' to 'Deciding'

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Change 'had' to 'hadn't'

Question 11

What is the correct way to write sentence 13?

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The accomplishments of Old Ironsides helped unite Americans behind the war effort, boosting morale and ending the myth that Britain's Royal Navy was invincible.

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The accomplishments of Old Ironsides helped unite Americans behind the war effort. Boosting morale and ending the myth that Britain's Royal Navy was invincible.

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The accomplishments of Old Ironsides helping unite Americans behind the war effort, boosting morale and ending the myth that Britain's Royal Navy was invincible.

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The accomplishments of Old Ironsides helped unite Americans behind the war effort by boosting morale. And ending the myth that Britain's Royal Navy was invincible.

Question 12

What change needs to be made in sentence 7?

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Change 'misses' to 'missed'

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Change 'tripped' to 'she trips'

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Change 'serves' to 'serve's'

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Insert a comma after 'girl'

Question 13

What is the correct way to write sentences 24 and 25?

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For example, when I misfiled an important realty document, I reminded myself of all the other documents I had filed correctly.

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For example, when I misfiled an important realty document, I reminded myself. Of all the other documents I had filed correctly.

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For example, I misfiled an important realty document, I reminded myself of all the other documents I had filed correctly.

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For example, when I misfiled an important realty document and reminded myself of all the other documents I had filed correctly.

Question 14

What is the correct way to write sentence 4?

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As I watched friends find dates for homecoming, I was initially a little discouraged. It looked as though my first homecoming dance would be missing a key character.

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As I watched friends find dates for homecoming, I was initially a little discouraged. Because it looked as though my first homecoming dance would be missing a key character.

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Sentence 4 is written correctly.

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As I watched friends find dates for homecoming. I was initially a little discouraged because it looked as though my first homecoming dance would be missing a key character.

Question 15

What is the correct way to write sentences 15 and 16?

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The 11-year-old also began writing a diary that detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

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The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

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The 11-year-old also began writing a diary it detailed what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

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The 11-year-old also began writing a diary. With details about what was happening in her region of Pakistan.

Question 16

What change should be made in sentence 10?

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Change 'was enclosed' to 'were enclosed'

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No change should be made.

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Change 'to make' to 'this was supposed to make'

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Change 'safer' to 'more safer'

Question 17

What is the correct way to write sentence 19?

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It attempted one shallow takeoff after another, each time banging itself against the glass.

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Attempting one shallow takeoff after another. Each time it banged itself against the glass.

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It attempted one shallow takeoff after another. Each time banging itself against the glass.

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Attempting one shallow takeoff after another and each time banging itself against the glass.

Question 18

What is the correct way to write sentences 18 and 19?

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In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions related to their local communities.

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Sentences 18 and 19 are written correctly in the paper.

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In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions, they are related to their local communities.

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In addition to electing leaders, voters get to say yes or no to questions. That are related to their local communities.

Question 19

What change should be made in sentence 8?

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Change 'was' to 'were'

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Change 'turquoise' to 'turquoys'

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Delete the comma after 'pool'

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Change 'meandering' to 'meanders'

Question 20

What is the best way to rewrite sentence 10?

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finally worked up the courage, and my initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest. The experience was invigorating.

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I finally worked up the courage. My initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest, the experience was invigorating.

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I finally worked up the courage, my initial splash instantly put all my worries to rest, the experience was invigorating.

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I finally worked up the courage, and my initial splash, instantly, put all my worries to rest and the experience was invigorating.

Question 21

What change needs to be made in sentence 4?

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Change 'should have been giving' to 'should give'

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Change 'earlier' to 'earliest'

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Change 'themselves' to 'themselfs'

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Insert a comma after 'chance'

Question 22

What is the correct way to write sentences 17 and 18?

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And because most plastic bags are made of polyethylene, a product derived from crude oil or natural gas, they waste nonrenewable resources.

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And most plastic bags, which are made of polyethylene derived from crude oil or natural gas, wasting nonrenewable resources.

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And most plastic bags are made of polyethylene, a product derived from crude oil or natural gas, they waste nonrenewable resources.

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The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

Question 23

What is the correct way to write sentences 15 and 16?

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Baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap, Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

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The sentences are written correctly in the paper.

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While baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap. Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

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He was baffled by the idea of discarding perfectly good soap, Kayongo asked the hotel for an explanation.

Question 24

What is the correct way to write sentence 21?

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Although Uganda is recovering from years of war, the nation is still plagued by poverty. Many workers earn no more than a dollar a day.

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Although Uganda is recovering from years of war, the nation is still plagued by poverty. With many workers earning no more than a dollar a day.

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The sentence is written correctly in the paper.

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Although Uganda is recovering from years of war. The nation is still plagued by poverty, and many workers earn no more than a dollar a day.

Question 25

What is the correct way to write sentences 23 and 24?

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Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists are still making discoveries.

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Although many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct and scientists are still making discoveries.

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Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, but there are scientists. Who are still making discoveries.

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Many of the species that once made their home on Madagascar are now extinct, scientists, however, are still making discoveries.

Question 26

What is the correct way to write sentence 26?

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In closing, I give you this solemn promise: if you elect me as president of the sophomore class, I'll give it my all.

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In closing, to give you this solemn promise: if you elect me as president of the sophomore class, I'll give it my all.

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In closing, I give you this solemn promise. That if you elect me as president of the sophomore class, I'll give it my all.

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Sentence 26 is written correctly in the paper.

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