Some early traps impaled, choked, or drowned mice, more recent inventions have
electrocuted or gassed them.
A) mice; whereas, more B) mice; more C) no change
B
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Correct any pronoun errors in the following sentences. Do nothing if the sentence is correct.
Which sentence has all commas correctly placed?
a. I could never crack an egg open without splattering yolk all over the clean counters. b. I could never crack an egg open, without splattering yolk all over the clean counters. c. I could never crack an egg open, without splattering yolk all over the clean, counters. d. I could never crack an egg open, without splattering yolk, all over the clean counters.
Some of the following sentences contain unnecessary shifts in time or person. Identify whether
each sentence is correct or includes a shift; then revise the incorrect sentences to eliminate the shift in time or person. Keep the logic of the sentence in mind when revising. Whenever I take tests, I got a little nervous. (correct, shift) What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following sentences contains an error in apostrophe usage?
a) The company's logo is unique, but somewhat confusing. b) The neighbors were not happy when a gentlemans club opened nearby. c) She ended the letter with the valediction "yours truly."