Question 1 (1 point)
In which sentence is the comma(s) correctly placed?
I lost my bre...
English, 12.11.2021 03:30 bryson9604
Question 1 (1 point)
In which sentence is the comma(s) correctly placed?
I lost my bread during my struggle with the boy from District 9 but managed to stuff my plastic in my sleeve, so as I walk I fold it neatly and tuck it in my pocket.
Question 1 options:
I lost my bread during my struggle with the boy from District 9, but managed to stuff my plastic in my sleeve, so as I walk I fold it neatly and tuck it in my pocket.
I lost my bread, during my struggle with the boy from District 9 but managed to stuff my plastic in my sleeve so as I walk I fold it neatly and tuck it in my pocket.
I lost my bread during my struggle with the boy, from District 9 but managed to stuff my plastic in my sleeve so as I walk I fold it neatly and tuck it in my pocket.
The sentence is correct as is
Question 2 (1 point)
In which sentence is the comma(s) correctly placed?
The pickings are so small, and I'm so angry with Peeta for distracting me that I sprint in twenty yards to retrieve a bright orange abckpack that could hold anything because I can't stand leaving them with virtually nothing.
Question 2 options:
The pickings are so small and I'm so angry with Peeta for distracting me that I sprint in twenty yards to retrieve a bright orange backpack that could hold anything because I can't stand leaving them with virtually nothing.
The pickings are so small, and I'm so angry with Peeta, for distracting me that I sprint in twenty yards to retrieve a bright orange backpack that could hold anything because I can't stand leaving them with virtually nothing.
The pickings are so small, and I'm so angry with Peeta for distracting me, that I sprint in twenty yards to retrieve a bright orange backpack that could hold anything because I can't stand leaving them with virtually nothing.
The sentence is correct as it is
Question 3 (1 point)
In academic writing, not creative writing, is this an acceptable sentence?
But I will need water.
Question 3 options:
No, this is not correct for academic writing. Sentences should not start with a coordinating conjunction. A good fix in academic writing would be: However, I need water.
Yes, this is acceptable in both academic and creative writing.
Question 4 (1 point)
In which sentence is the comma(s) correctly placed?
I know I can reach it first, but then the question is how quickly can I get out of there?
Question 4 options:
I know I can reach it first, but then the question is how quickly can I get out of there?
I know I can reach it first but then the question is how quickly can I get out of there?
I know I can reach it first, but then the question, is how quickly can I get out of there?
I know I, can reach it first, but then the question is how quickly can I, get out of there?
Question 5 (1 point)
For academic writing, not creative writing, is this sentence correct?
Or their own powerful fists.
Question 5 options:
No, for academic writing, a student would need to combine this phrase with a complete sentence. A good fix would be: By the time I've scrambled up the packs and grabbed the weapons, others will have reached the horn, and one or two I might be able to pick off, but say there's a dozen, at that close range, they could take me down with the spears, the clubs, or their own powerful fists.
Yes, writing phrases as sentences is fine for academic writing.
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