2 English 2 flashcard 5

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Where does the semicolon go in the sentence? I’d like to help you out unfortunately I don’t have the time.

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I’d like to help you out; unfortunately, I don’t have the time.

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Where does the semicolon go in the sentence? The writer’s job is to write the editor’s job is to edit.

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The writer’s job is to write; the editor’s job is to edit.

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Where does the semicolon go in the sentence? Joe has worked in Austin Texas Tulsa Oklahoma and Boise Idaho.

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Joe has worked in Austin, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Boise, Idaho.

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Where does the semicolon go in the sentence? Edgar Allan Poe was a poet however he is best known for his short stories.

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Edgar Allan Poe was a poet; however, he is best known for his short stories.

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Where does the semicolon go in the sentence? Jackson went downstairs and began to watch television.

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Jackson went downstairs; began to watch television.

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Abstract

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Abstract refers to ideas or concepts that are not concrete or easy to understand.

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Duplicity

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Duplicity is the act of being deceitful or misleading, often by presenting two different sets of beliefs or values.

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surmise

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make a guess with little information

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whimsical

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following what you think will make you happy in the moment

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to something outside the text.