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Question 1

The McDonalds on Reseda Blvd. caught fire
Or
The McDonalds on Reseda Boulevard caught fire?

Answer 1

The McDonalds on Reseda Boulevard caught fire.

Question 2

My sister is 8 years old
Or
My sister is eight years old?

Answer 2

My sister is 8 years old

Question 3

Can you give me five avocados?
Or
Can you give me 5 avocados?

Answer 3

Can you give me five avocados

Question 4

The bird ate its food?
Or
The bird ate it’s food?

Answer 4

The bird ate its food

Question 5

Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host and President
Or
Ellen DeGeneres, talk show host and President?

Answer 5

Ellen DeGeneres, Talk Show Host and President

Question 6

It’s so cold outside
Or
Its so cold outside

Answer 6

It’s so cold outside

Question 7

I am 19 years old
Or
I am nineteen years old

Answer 7

I am 19 years old

Question 8

The 8 am meeting is mandatory
Or
The 8 a.m. meeting is mandatory

Answer 8

The 8 a.m. meeting is mandatory

Question 9

Doctor Roberts is a well-respected physician
Or
Dr. Roberts is a well-respected physician

Answer 9

Dr. Roberts is a well-respected physician

Question 10

Let’s meet at 530 Watermelon Rd.
Or
Let’s meet at 530 Watermelon Road

Answer 10

Let’s meet at 530 Watermelon Road

Question 11

The television station broadcast the public service announcement yesterday
Or
The television station broadcasted the public service announcement yesterday?

Answer 11

The television station broadcast the public service announcement yesterday

Question 12

With careful planning, we were able to avoid both crisis
Or
With careful planning, we were able to avoid both crises

Answer 12

With careful planning, we were able to avoid both crises

Question 13

He miscalculated the affect of his actions
Or
He miscalculated the effect of his actions

Answer 13

He miscalculated the effect of his actions

Question 14

Either they or he is going
Or
Either they or he are going

Answer 14

Either they or he is going

Question 15

The store is further down the road
Or
The store is farther down the road

Answer 15

The store is farther down the road

Question 16

John Smith, U.S. Circuit Judge, has been married for 14 years
Or
John Smith, U.S. circuit judge, has been married for 14 years

Answer 16

John Smith, U.S. circuit judge, has been married for 14 years

Question 17

He opened the door and ran in the room
Or
He opened the door and ran into the room

Answer 17

He opened the door and ran into the room

Question 18

They were married in Jan. 1999
Or
They were married in January 1999

Answer 18

They were married in January 1999

Question 19

Only 20% of our membership attended the meeting
Or
Only 20 percent of our membership attended the meeting

Answer 19

Only 20 percent of our membership attended the meeting

Question 20

His apartment is located at 8757 Canby Avenue
Or
His apartment is located at 8757 Canby Ave.?

Answer 20

His apartment is located at 8757 Canby Avenue.