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Which quotation is punctuated correctly?

A
In all his years, Dr. Connors “never understood the power of creative thought”.
B
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a “beacon of hope in an otherwise bleak time”.
C
As the famous musician said “the harmonica is the instrument of poets.”
D
According to President Roosevelt, “The world was at the brink of war.”
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Which quotation has the correct punctuation and capitalization?

A
My mother, a wise woman in many ways, always said she “never understood the power of positive thinking.”
B
Benjamin Franklin once said “a penny saved is a penny earned.”
C
Paris, France, is known as “The city of lights.”
D
As a philosopher who was wise for his young age once said “it has taken too long for change.”
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Complete the sentences by selecting the correct homophones.

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As Pete and Malia headed out the door on way to the convention, they almost forgot the money they would need to get in . They were very excited to the latest edition of their favorite comic book their:their
As Pete and Malia headed out the door on way to the convention, they almost forgot the money they would need to get in . They were very excited to the latest edition of their favorite comic book their:there
As Pete and Malia headed out the door on way to the convention, they almost forgot the money they would need to get in . They were very excited to the latest edition of their favorite comic book their:buy
As Pete and Malia headed out the door on way to the convention, they almost forgot the money they would need to get in . They were very excited to the latest edition of their favorite comic book their:by
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Which sentences contain correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifiers? Check all that apply.My brother, John, is my favorite of all my brothers.My oldest sister, Maria, is a pilot.My two best friends, Tory and Monica, met me at the movies.The book, Robinson Crusoe, is a classic.Bulldogs, which I love, are the cutest!

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My brother, John, is my favorite of all my brothers.
B
My oldest sister, Maria, is a pilot.
C
My two best friends, Tory and Monica, met me at the movies.
D
The book, Robinson Crusoe, is a classic.
E
Bulldogs, which I love, are the cutest!
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Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

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The baseball player the ball.:threw
My brother is taller I am.:than
I can't anyone being treated badly.:accept
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✔ threwthrough

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✔ threw
B
through
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then✔ than

A
then
B
✔ than

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