Underline the dependent-clause fragments in the following sentences.
1. We should all go for a ride. After I get my car back.
2. We watched the film. Since everyone recommended it.
3. Jennifer went to the gym. Because she needed to relieve some stress.
4. If you are serious. Rudy will show you how he runs his summer program.
5. Get in the car, please. While I take out the trash.
1. After I get my car back;
2. Since everyone recommended it;
3. Because she needed to relieve some stress;
4. If you are serious;
5. While I take out the trash
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following sentences has the correct capitalization throughout?
a. anatomy and physiology are my favorite science courses. b. Anatomy and physiology are my favorite Science courses. c. Anatomy and physiology are my favorite science Courses. d. Anatomy and Physiology are my favorite science courses.
The cabin is spotless after three hours of cleaning.
If the sentence is correct, select “correct.” If a semicolon is needed, select “add semicolon.” A) correct B) add semicolon
Read each paragraph and respond to the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.
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