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Question

I have these last few of 200 questions left that I just can't figure out anymore.
Part 2
In each of the sentences below, identify the purpose of each underlined word. Use the following abbreviations:

s.c. = subject complement
d.o. = direct object
i.o. = indirect object

6.
The office was unlocked because he had lost the key.

7.
Give me a call when you arrive.

8.
Carl and Edna brush their dog every day.

In this exercise, you will need to eliminate the word "and" by changing the italicized statement to the kind of clause indicated in parentheses. Type the revised sentence in the text box below each question.
27.
The weather was warm, and he was wearing an overcoat. (adverb)

28.
The bread was delicious, and Tayler baked it. (adjective)

29.
The motor is assembled, and it is thoroughly tested. (adverb)

30.
Otis told us about a shortcut, and it saved us ten miles. (adjective)

31.
We were rowing to shore, and we heard a loud clap of thunder. (adverb)


Part 6
In the following sentences, reduce each italicized clause to the type indicated in parentheses. Eliminate unnecessary words and insert any new ones you need. Retype the sentence in the text box below each question.
32.
The office was decorated with plants that were artificial. (adjective)

33.
Corn, which was our main crop, did poorly that year. (appositive)

34.
While I was carrying my tray, I lost my balance. (elliptical phrase)

35.
We liked the food that was served at camp. (past participle phrase)

36.
Count your change before you leave the box office. (gerund phrase)

Part 7
Read the following sentences and identify the error using the list below. Type the letter of the error in the text box. Then retype the sentence correctly in the text box. Don't change any sentence more than is necessary to eliminate the error.

(A) construction not parallel
(B) is when or is where construction
(C) faulty pronoun reference
(D) dangling construction
(E) misplaced modifier
(F) faulty omission
(G) faulty comparison


37.
Tommy's conversation is just like an adult.

38.
We decided to tear down the old barn and that we would build a new one.

39.
A sales tax is when you pay a tax on purchases.

40.
Running down the stairs, her shoe came off.

41.
Our school has a pool although it is rather small.

Part 8
This exercise will help you strengthen your eye for detail. Correct all the errors you find in the use, placement, or omission of apostrophes.
42.
Lets see if the Gordon's want to use the Fuller's car or ours.

43.
This child's mother will direct the childrens' games.

44.
Brownie bark's and run's to the door at the sound of Fathers' footsteps.

45.
Several girl's parents will collect the audiences' contributions.

46.
Something's wrong with it's motor because it's overheating.

47.
Both bowlers scores were in the 200's.

48.
My mothers' way of baking bread is'nt like that of most baker's.

49.
The Morale's apartment is bigger than our's.

50.
Its hard to distinguish between your rs and your ns.

51.
Whose car does'nt have seat belts?

Part 9
Now let's work on your eye for commas. Retype each sentence, supplying the needed commas.

Answer 1

As your previous answer said, Y-A does not display underlining. it does not display italics either, so you will have to indicate the *target* words {or phrases} with something that Answerers can see.

So, it is not possible for me to agree or disagree with other answers given for items 27 through 36.



Part 7



37.

Tommy's conversation is just like an adult. G

Tommy's conversation is just like that of an adult.

38.

We decided to tear down the old barn and that we would build a new one. A

We decided to tear down the old barn and to build a new one.

39.

A sales tax is when you pay a tax on purchases. B

A sales tax is a tax paid on purchases.

40.

Running down the stairs, her shoe came off. D

As she was running down the stairs, her shoe came off

41.

Our school has a pool although it is rather small. C

Although our school is rather small, it has a pool.



The corrections I made in part 8 are different from those made by the previous answerer:



42.

Lets see if the Gordon's want to use the Fuller's car or ours.

Let's see if the Gordons want to use the Fullers' car or ours.



43.

This child's mother will direct the childrens' games.

This child's mother will direct the children's games.

44.

Brownie bark's and run's to the door at the sound of Fathers' footsteps.

Brownie barks and runs to the door at the sound of Father's footsteps.

45.

Several girl's parents will collect the audiences' contributions.

Several girls' parents will collect the audience's contributions.

46.

Something's wrong with it's motor because it's overheating.

Something's wrong with its motor because it's overheating.

47.

Both bowlers scores were in the 200's.

Both bowlers' scores were in the 200's

48.

My mothers' way of baking bread is'nt like that of most baker's.

My mother's way of baking bread isn't like that of most bakers.

49.

The Morale's apartment is bigger than our's.

*The Morales' apartment is bigger than ours. *also possible: Morales's if the final syllable of the name is accented when pronounced (or Morale's if the proper name ends with "e")

50.

Its hard to distinguish between your rs and your ns.

It's hard to distinguish between your and you're.

51.

Whose car does'nt have seat belts?

Whose car doesn't have seat belts?

Answer 2

In numbers 6, 7 and 8 there are no underlined words (YA doesn't pick up underlining) so we can't help with that.



27.

The weather was warm, and he was wearing an overcoat. (adverb)

He was wearing an overcoat because of the warm weather.



28.

The bread was delicious, and Tayler baked it. (adjective)

Taylor baked delicious bread.



29.

The motor is assembled, and it is thoroughly tested. (adverb)

The assembled motor is thoroughly tested.



30.

Otis told us about a shortcut, and it saved us ten miles. (adjective)

The shortcut Otis told us about saved us ten miles.



31.

We were rowing to shore, and we heard a loud clap of thunder. (adverb)

While rowing to shore we heard a loud clap of thunder.



I have no idea about Part 7.



42.

Lets see if the Gordon's want to use the Fuller's car or ours.

Gordons



43.

This child's mother will direct the childrens' games.

children's



44.

Brownie bark's and run's to the door at the sound of Fathers' footsteps.

barks and runs



45.

Several girl's parents will collect the audiences' contributions.

girls' audience's



46.

Something's wrong with it's motor because it's overheating.

its motor



47.

Both bowlers scores were in the 200's.

bowlers'



48.

My mothers' way of baking bread is'nt like that of most baker's.

mother's isn't bakers



49.

The Morale's apartment is bigger than our's.

ours



50.

Its hard to distinguish between your rs and your ns.

?? yours



51.

Whose car does'nt have seat belts?

doesn't

Answer 3

In N Z you without doubt have a couple of expressions which aren't heard in different places, not even in Australia. I am southern English, but was in ouncesfor three years in the early Seventies. Visited N Z round Auckland for a couple of hours on the way in which dwelling from ozby sea. However then, what's "English" English or British English? So far as i am concerned the North (of England) is yet another nation for language!