Answer:
Robinson won the game that got the Dodgers into the playoffs.
Explanation:
Jackie Robinson is one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. He played his entire career with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers(they used to play in Brooklyn then relocated to LA). In addition to his performance, he is known for breaking the baseball color line. He won a MVP award and is a member of the Hall of Fame.
In this question:
Which option gives a detail that supports the idea that Jackie Robinson "was also a great player"?
It should be an option in which he is praised. The only option that is a praise of Robinson is:
Robinson won the game that got the Dodgers into the playoffs.
Answer:
1. The car skidded uncontrollably
2. The beast slept soundly until morning.
3. Austin played outside until the streetlights came on.
Explanation:
An independent clause is a clause that can stand alone as a sentence (i.e., it expresses a complete thought). A dependent clauses (or subordinate clause) is one that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence (i.e., it does not express a complete thought). In this cause, "I like to go to the house of my friend" can stand alone and has a subject and a verb. The same goes for "I will always believe." Hope this helps
The answer is: [D]:
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They are often used to combine choppy sentences.
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Conjunctions are often used to combine choppy sentences.
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Note: The questions asks about CONJUNCTIONS —NOT about "contractions".
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Choice "A" is incorrect. They are not used to combine two or more LONG sentences. If sentences are already long, then do not need to be combined with a conjunction.
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Choice: "B" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions actually makes sentences longer.
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Choice "C" is incorrect. To the contrary, the use of conjunctions should be used (appropriately, of course) in essays. The use of "contractions" should not be used in essays or formal writing.
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Choice "D" is correct. They are often used to combine choppy sentences for better reading and engagement.
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Mom Dad did you know that 9 out of 10 doctors recommend getting a rabbit to cut down on depression? I mean just look at them they are so small and helpless whats to stop a cat or a bird to swoop down and eat the poor bunny? if you don't believe me go ask Tommy he has a rabbit.
Answer:
Option C: Location and Transportation are the major factors for the growth of American cities.
Explanation:
Natural resources have always helped America in its growth. Because of the awesome location besides Hudson river, transportation became quite easy. This was the main reason for building the canal over it. It, thereby helped in trade and led to a good growth of cities. People could move in from rural areas and settle here and help in the growth of cities.
Hence, Option C is most appropriate. It is not because of land or hierarchies. It was also not because of the climate and safety that Americas cities grew, as per other options, A, B and D.
