6. If an underlined portion of the following sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, choose d.
After swallowing the last bit of homemade chocolate pudding, Janessasaid to her friend, “You must give me the recipe.”
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7. If an underlined portion of the following sentence is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, choose D.
Noah opened the acceptance package, called his sister, and exclaimed, “I got into Duke University”!
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8. If an underlined portion of any of the following sentences is incorrect, select the revision that fixes it. If the sentence is correct as written, choose D.
“Do you know why I asked you to pull over?” the police officer asked me.
“Yes,” I answered, feeling embarrassed. “I’m pretty sure I was speeding.”
“Indeed you were”, she said as she reached for her clipboard. “You were driving 20 miles per hour over the speed limit. Why are you going so fast?”
“I wish I had a good reason, but I don’t. I’m just tired and I wasn’t paying attention.”
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9. The underlined word in the sentence below includes an error. Choose the revision and explanation that corrects the error.
After the fourth ring, he answered his phone and asked, “Who is this and why are you calling me so late
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10. The underlined word in the sentence below includes an error. Choose the revision and explanation that corrects the error.
I’m offended that my boss told me that I am “good but not great at public speaking