Correct Usage

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What is the correct preposition to use in the sentence: 'The bus has ______ make a lot of stops on its downtown route.'?

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to

Front

What is the correct word to fill in the blank: 'I filled out the entire form ______ for the last section.'?

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except

Front

What word indicates an excessive duration in the sentence: 'Edgar thinks that driving from Austin and to Dallas takes ______ long.'?

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too

Front

What is the correct infinitive form to use in the sentence: 'We want ______ see the movie the day it opens.'?

Back

to

Front

What verb should be used in the sentence: 'The rainy weather could not ______ my elated spirits on my graduation day.'?

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affect

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

Front

What is the function of the word 'except' in a sentence?

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'Except' is a preposition used to indicate exclusion.

Front

What does the word 'too' imply in a sentence?

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'Too' implies an excessive amount or degree.

Front

What is the purpose of using infinitives in sentences?

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Infinitives are used to express purpose, intention, or to indicate an action.

Front

How can you identify the correct preposition to use in a sentence?

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Consider the context of the sentence and the relationship between the words.