The Basics Study Guide Handout Flashcards

1
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The club held its meeting on Thursday or The club had its meeting on Thursday?

A

The club had its meeting on Thursday

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993 freshman entered the college last year or last year 993 freshman entered the college?

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Last year 993 freshman entered the college

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3
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10 to 30 percent or 10 percent to 30 percent?

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10 percent to 30 percent

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4
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Fall 2015 semester or fall 2015 semester?

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Fall 2015 semester

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The flag was red, white, and blue or the flag was red, white and blue?

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The flag was red, white and blue

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June - August or June to August?

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June to August

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7
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Use that for essential clauses or nonessential clauses?

A

Essential clauses

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8
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Use which for essential clauses or nonessential clauses?

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Nonessential clauses

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9
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The woman (who or whom) rented the apartment moved out without notifying the owner?

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The woman who rented the apartment moved out without notifying the owner

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The girl is 15 years old or the girl is fifteen years old?

A

The girl is 15 years old

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Northridge, CA or Northridge, Calif.?

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Northridge, Calif.

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12
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The law is eight years old or the law is 8 years old?

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The law is eight years old

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13
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A 5 year old boy or a 5-year-old boy?

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A 5-year-old boy

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14
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The dog chased (it’s or its) tail?

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Its

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The woman to (who or whom) the apartment was rented moved out without notifying the owner?

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The woman to whom the apartment was rented moved out without notifying the owner

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16
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East 42nd Street or E. 42nd St.?

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East 42nd Street

17
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The (effect or affect) was overwhelming?

A

The effect was overwhelming

18
Q

A three percent pay increase or a 3 percent pay increase?

A

A 3 percent pay increase

19
Q

Affect or effect means to influence?

A

Affect

21
Q

(It’s or its) been a long time?

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It’s