... is an example of a dialogue that illustrates
these rules. (A note about paragraphing in dialogue:
Each time a speaker finishes, begin a new paragraph.)
“Good afternoon,” said the personal trainer ...
Mona Lisa (painting)
ethnic groups, races, languages, nationalities Asian American, Caucasian, French, Indian
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Practice
Choose the correctly capitalized version of ea...
... who
are considering engaging in inappropriate behavior.
3. It is certainly a true statement that bears repeating
over and over again that technological advance-
ments such as computers can assist ... communicates a message more effec-
tively. Additional words are an advantage if they add meaning or increase precision.
ABSTRACT ASSUMPTION CONCRETE DETAILS
Strader was amazing. Strader...
... is an example of a dialogue that illustrates
these rules. (A note about paragraphing in dialogue:
Each time a speaker finishes, begin a new paragraph.)
“Good afternoon,” said the personal trainer ...
Mona Lisa (painting)
ethnic groups, races, languages, nationalities Asian American, Caucasian, French, Indian
– CAPITALIZATION–
17
Practice
Choose the correctly capitalized version of ea...
... specific authors
2.
online journals and magazines
3.
material gathered from general and spe-
cific databases and search engines
4.
informal or anonymous listings posted
on the Internet in chat rooms ... are using the right sources, and if you are
reading helpful information. An annotated bibliography also saves you valuable time and a great
deal of effort. If an instructor requests an annot...
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PROOFREADING,
REVISING, &
EDITING SKILLS SUCCESS
IN 20 MINUTES A DAY
W
ords and phrases that describe other words are called modifiers. Adjectives and adverbs
are known as single-word ... that shows thoughtful revi-
sion, attention to detail, and an understanding of
grammatical rules.
Like your ideal final draft, Proofreading, Revising,
and Editing Skills...
... Central America. Therefore, Topeka is in
Kansas.
c. No one got an A on yesterday’s test. Jimmy wasn’t
in school yesterday. Jimmy will make up the test
today, and get an A.
d. All human beings are ... REASONING—LOGICAL FALLACIES
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Team-LRN
In Short
Not all deductive reasoning is reasonable. It may be
flawed factually, meaning all or part of it is untrue. Or,
it may be flawed logi...
... lying lay lain
The cat lies The cat is lying Yesterday, the In the past, the
down. down. cat lay down. cat has lain
down.
lay laying laid laid
The boy lays the The boy is laying The boy laid ... view.
18. All essays should contain
a. at least three paragraphs.
b. five paragraphs.
c. as many as the writer determines is appropriate.
d. as many as the assignment specifies.
Writing_ 01_001-06...
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PROOFREADING,
REVISING, &
EDITING SKILLS SUCCESS
IN 20 MINUTES A DAY
W
ords and phrases that describe other words are called modifiers. Adjectives and adverbs
are known as single-word ... that shows thoughtful revi-
sion, attention to detail, and an understanding of
grammatical rules.
Like your ideal final draft, Proofreading, Revising,
and Editing Skills...
...
restore her (peace, piece) of mind.
20. The private (plain, plane) had a (plain, plane) tan
interior.
To Split or Not to Split
Already/All Ready
■
Already is an adverb meaning as early as this, ... false.
The audience responded all together
( simultaneously).
Everyday/Every Day
■
Everyday is an adjective meaning ordinary, usual.
■
Every day means each day.
Examples:
These are...