Which underlined gerund functions as the object of a preposition?

General or Specific 1. Executives kept fake accounting records to hide the fact that the company was losing money. 2. Employees were Strongly encouraged to buy stock, which is now worthless. 3.

Jarvis has always dreamt of becoming a writer. His teacher at school told him that (blank) and (blank) are the essential tools for any person who wants to become a writer.

If a number of two words or less opens a sentence, it should be A) moved somewhere else in the sentence B) removes from the sentence altogether C) written in numerical form D) written out in text

Which citation is correct? A. Keller writes, "The journey, which I remember well was very pleasant" (Keller 11). B. Keller writes, "The journey, which I remember well was very pleasant (11). C.

Which of the following is the best translation for the Latin term tabula rasa? "blank slate" "dare to know" "common ideas" "well-being"

Choose correct if the sentence uses semicolons correctly or incorrectly if it does not. 1. Laurie, Joaly, Ted went to the museum; but Greg went to see the play 2. Carl has baseball practice Saturday, June 2 Sunday, June 10; and Wednesday, June 13. 3.

Which sentence uses a transitive verb? A. Jason washed his hair in the shower. B. The red towel was hanging behind the door. C. The soap broke into two pieces. D. The beach umbrella faded from the sun.

Which detail from the monkey paw is mostly clearly an example of foreshadowing

The following question is based on your reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare. The title of the mechanicals' play is "The most lamentable comedy and most cruel death of Pyramus and Thisby.

Which two statements best express themes of the passage?