Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 5: Prepositions and Conjunctions
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Author: Ryan Smith
Complete the following sentences with the best option.
Which would you like me to order?
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Prepositions are connecting words that join nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence. Use prepositions to improve the clarity and correctness of your writing. Avoid unnecessary prepositions, especially at the end of a sentence.
Type of pen is the best choice in this sentence. The addition of the preposition makes the sentence clearer and correct.
Put the toner refill the printer.
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Prepositions are connecting words that join nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence. Use prepositions to improve the clarity and correctness of your writing. Avoid unnecessary prepositions, especially at the end of a sentence.
Near is the best choice in this sentence. The preposition to is unnecessary.
Select the sentence where the idea is clearer.
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Prepositions are connecting words that join nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence. Use prepositions to improve the clarity and correctness of your writing.
Don't omit prepositions necessary to clarify a relationship.
- Caitlin was more open to flex scheduling then Marlon.
- Caitlin was more open to flex scheduling than Marlon.
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Don't confuse the adverb then, which means “at that time,” with the conjunction than, which is used to show comparison.
- Ethical behavior is when you follow accepted principles of right and wrong.
- Ethical behavior involves following accepted principles of right and wrong.
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Avoid using when inappropriately.
