The following answers use correct punctuation: (a) Dear Ms. Collin: When the error message appears on the screen, you should exit the program, right. (b) When you leave at 5:00 p.m., please shut the door and lock it; however, do not set the alarm.
In sentence (c) the punctuation in 1980's is not correct. It is a common mistake to include apostrophes when pluralizing a number or an abbreviation. Apostrophes are generally used in contractions and to indicate the possessive case.
The awnser is be semi true means that some of it is true. The statement might be partly true. And semi means half.
I found more information on this word.
- "The statement might be partly true, the statement may be totally true but only part of the whole truth, or it may use some deceptive element, such as improper punctuation, or double meaning, especially if the intent is to deceive, evade, blame or misrepresent the truth."
- "Semi- is a numerical prefix meaning "half" The prefix alone is often used as an abbreviation when the rest of the word (the thing which half of is being described) is clear from context."
Answer & Explanation
1. Simile (It is a direct comparison that uses "as")
2. Idiom (Cold Turkey is an expression in the English language)
3. Metaphor (It is a direct comparison that does not use "like" or "as")
4. Alliteration (The letter "C" is repeated consistently in the phrase)
5. Allusion (References the literary character Scrooge)