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<span>Read
the spelling pattern rule. Nouns that end in a consonant + y are made
plural by adding -ies. some examples are babies, ponies and spies. Which
does not follow the pattern rule?
Answer: C. pencils
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Answer:D
Explanation: I actually just finished this book and did this question so this is the answer that my teacher marked correct
<span>these are examples of dangling modifers:
I was late for the school bus again. Running for the bus, my book fell in the mud.
(Was the book running for the school bus? It's the only nearby noun beside mud.)
Deciding to join the navy, the recruiter enthusiastically pumped Joe's hand.
(Was the recruiter deciding to join the navy? The only other option is Joe's hand.)
Upon entering the doctor's office, a skeleton caught my attention.
(Was the skeleton entering the doctor's office? The only other option is my attention.)
in the example you gave "the point" did not read the essay, the only other option is :unclear. So the answer is C.</span>
Limited response multiple-choice questions