Which needs to be revised for correct usage?

A) Is Karen's new house much farther down this road? I can hardly wait to see it.

B) I wish you would sit down and talk to me about your plans. You can set the dishes out later.

C) I hope I do not lose this beautiful ring that Eric gave to me, but it is so loose on my finger.

D) Yesterday, Francis laid down to sleep at ten o'clock. Tonight, he will not lie down until 11:00.

E) Fortunately, Ella's name was excepted from the roster of those who would have to mop the floors because she was supposed to go downtown to accept a reward.

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Allie Perkins

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18 July, 21:14

Which needs to be revised for correct usage?

A) Is Karen's new house much farther down this road? I can hardly wait to see it.

B) I wish you would sit down and talk to me about your plans. You can set the dishes out later.

C) I hope I do not lose this beautiful ring that Eric gave to me, but it is so loose on my finger.

D) Yesterday, Francis laid down to sleep at ten o'clock. Tonight, he will not lie down until 11:00.

E) Fortunately, Ella's name was excepted from the roster of those who would have to mop the floors because she was supposed to go downtown to accept a reward.

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Shania Holmes · Answer 1

The answer is D.

Ben Bowers · Answer 2

A. Is Karen's new house much farther down the road? I can hardly wait to see it. It should say "Is Karen's new house much farther down the road? I can hardly wait to see it!