Read the passage.The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than flus. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia or bacterial infections. The flu, on the other hand, can lead to very serious complications.
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
Read the passage.The environmental and social benefits of high-speed rail are numerous. High-speed trains are certainly fast. High-speed trains are also operable and reliable in all kinds of weather. They are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. More importantly, they decrease greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. The high-speed rail lines currently under construction in Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, and Albany are anticipated for completion by 2023. The future is bright for high-speed rail.
Read the passage.The Humane Society of the United States [HSUS] is headquartered in Washington, DC, and was founded by a group of journalists in 1954. The organization employs 528 workers. It is the 136th-largest charity in the United States and boasts over 1,500 volunteers. The Humane Society’s mission focuses on five issues: factory farming, animal fighting, the fur trade, puppy mills, and wildlife abuse. Less than a decade ago, the HSUS began pursuing global work through an affiliate. Today there are staff members working in 17 different nations.
Read the passage.The iconic Mount Rushmore has become a symbol of the United States. The rushmore monument was undertaken to increase Black Hills tourism. A congressional delegation voted to approve funding for the project in 1926. Carving of the massive monument took approximately 14 years and resulted in no fatalities. Rushmore has been overseen by the National Park Service since 1933.
Read the passage.This spring students are participating in a city-wide history fair. Deciding on a topic wasn’t easy for Mark and Kayla. They had a hard time choosing the topic of his and her project. Students can research any subject they are interested in as long as the subject is related to the city’s history. The decision was easy for Shauna and me. We chose the topic of local architecture after a neighbor gave us a tour of his historic home. My friend prepared a presentation on local architecture for the fair last year. He included a lot of photographs in his presentation. I plan to take my own pictures of interesting old buildings around the city.
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
Read the sentence carefully.A student who submits a research paper with a weak thesis and multiple sources are going to receive a higher grade than students who submit a research paper with a strong thesis and only a few sources.Which sentence corrects the error in subject-verb agreement?
Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?
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