What is the function of the comma in the sentence below? Swimming powerfully, he reached the finish line first.

This is a phrase in common use that can not be understood by literal or ordinary meanings.

By Sinel's death I know I am Thane of Glamis; But how of Cawdor? The Thane of Cawdor lives, A prosperous gentleman; and to be King Stands not within the prospect of belief, No more than to be Cawdor.

Which sentence uses the denotation of the word heart? A. Her heart was in the right place. B. The heart pumps blood in the body. C. He knows the song's words by heart. D. The main character had a heart of stone.

Dolly must clean up her room before she goes out. 15. In this sentence, what word begins the subordinate clause? A. Dolly B. before C. she D. clean

True or false. a friendly audience is likely to be less sympathetic to your argument

Select the gerund phrase in the sentence below. Then determine the noun function of the gerund.

I don't want to argue with you. I don't want to give in.

Night Chapter 6. After three days passed, what happened?

What lesson did brian learn after dropping the hatchet

Which sentence contains a dependent clause? A. Sentence 4 B. Sentence 5 C. Sentence 6 D. Sentence 7 (4) It was almost like she had a museum in her basement! (5) She doesn't always throw away old things when they get replaced.