For each of the following sentences, pick the word that best expresses the relationship
between the introductory phrase and independent clause.
Because of the flooding, construction on the new housing project came to a standstill.
a. when
b. how
c. where
d. why
d
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All of the following statements about interrogative, demonstrative, intensive, and reflexive pronouns are true except a. An interrogative pronoun asks a question—who, whose, whom, which, what
b. A demonstrative pronoun points to a specific thing—this, that, these, those. c. An intensive pronoun refers to two antecedents—each other, one another. d. A reflexive pronoun reflects back to the subject of a sentence or clause—myself, ourselves, yourself, yourselves, etc.
Add a comma, a semicolon, or a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb to the following sentences. Do not add, change, or delete any words.
Babysitting preschoolers can be a challenging job it requires patience and ingenuity.
You will see Minerva tell where various members of her family live. First, read the information below. Then watch the segment and indicate whether the family members live in Mexico or Los Angeles.
México Los Ángeles 1. Mine, hija de Minerva ? ? 2. una hija mayor (older) ? ? 3. tres hermanas ? ? 4. Araceli, hermana de Minerva ? ? 5. Denise ? ?
What do some experts suggest about childhood obesity in the second paragraph?
a. A ban on fast-food TV ads would result in lower obesity rates for older children, but not for younger ones. b. Banning fast-food TV ads would dramatically reduce the obesity rate among older and younger children. c. Research has indicated there is a link between fast food TV ads and obesity but no conclusive proof. d. There is no relationship between fast-food TV ads and childhood obesity.