Question 1

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Question 2
Question 3
A) Which sentence correctly uses hyphenation conventions? (1 point)
The two faced-woman was unliked by others.
The boy made everyone laugh with his quick-wit.
The smile appeared under the salt-and pepper mustache.
The contractor kept the load-bearing wall.
A) Which sentence correctly follows punctuation conventions? (1 point)
Although the creamery uses dairy from many producers; it sources it’s eggs from one farm.
However the ice cream has very few ingredients.
The state’s most popular ice cream shop is in Boulder Colorado.
Many customers have asked, “Does milk from grass-fed cows taste better?”
A) Which sentence correctly uses the word they’re correctly? (1 point)
They’re currently studying the technique of underpainting.
The students meet for the weekly painting class over they’re.
They’re many reasons to take an art class.
We should all attend they’re art exhibition.

Question 4
Question 5
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling, it will disrupt local
ecosystems and water tables.
Which proposed edit correctly addresses the comma splice in the original sentence?
(1 point)
The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling (it will disrupt local ecosystems
and water tables).
The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling; it will disrupt local ecosystems
and water tables.
The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling: it will disrupt local ecosystems
and water tables.
The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling, but it will disrupt local
ecosystems and water tables.
A) Which sentence includes a comma splice? (1 point)
Cell phones should be permitted in schools, but only if they are kept on silent mode.
Cell phones should be permitted in schools, they can function as an educational tool.
Cell phones should be permitted in schools; they can be used in an emergency.
Cell phones should be permitted in schools, although only in certain circumstances.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1 A) Which sentence correctly uses hyphenation conventions?

• Correct Answer: The smile appeared under the salt-and-pepper mustache.

Question 2 A) Which sentence correctly follows punctuation conventions?

• Correct Answer: However, the ice cream has very few ingredients. (Note: There is a minor error in 'its' in the first option; it should not have an apostrophe, and 'Boulder, Colorado' needs a comma.)

Question 3 A) Which sentence correctly uses the word they're correctly?

• Correct Answer: They’re currently studying the technique of underpainting.

Question 4 Which proposed edit correctly addresses the comma splice in the original sentence?

• Correct Answer: The argument against constructing a new highway is compelling; it will disrupt local ecosystems and water tables.

Question 5 A) Which sentence includes a comma splice?

• Correct Answer: Cell phones should be permitted in schools, they can function as an educational tool.

If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask!