Asked by Donald Winters on Jul 13, 2024
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If the following sentence is free of errors, choose the answer True. If there are errors in the sentence, choose the answer False and explain how to correct the sentence. Vera spent $49.95 on clothes, $51.84 on groceries, and $21.00 for cell phone minutes, for a total of $102.79.
Cell Phone
A portable telephone that uses wireless technology to make and receive calls and access digital services.
Groceries
Items of food and other household necessities that are purchased from a grocery store or supermarket.
Clothes
Items worn on the body to protect, cover, or adorn, often made from fabrics or textiles.
- Uncover errors in grammar and punctuation within sentences.
- Understand and apply the rules for correctly using prepositions in sentences.
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Steven PondelJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The sentence incorrectly uses "for" before "cell phone minutes"; it should be "on" to maintain parallel structure. The correct sentence is: "Vera spent $49.95 on clothes, $51.84 on groceries, and $21.00 on cell phone minutes, for a total of $122.79." Additionally, the total amount is incorrect; it should be $122.79, not $102.79.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover errors in grammar and punctuation within sentences.
- Understand and apply the rules for correctly using prepositions in sentences.