This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Tamayo has written the following sentence: Every week my employees are asking for more vacation ... (Read 58 times)

tichca

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 554
Tamayo has written the following sentence: Every week my employees are asking for more
  vacation time. What advice would you give him to revise this sentence?
 
  a. Refer to the employees rather than my employees which might be considered offensive.
  b. Add additional detail to make a complete thought.
  c. Add additional detail to make the sentence more interesting.
  d. Don't begin your sentence with the word every.
  e. Don't use the progressive tense if the action happens on a regular basis.

Question 2

What is the difference between past and past progressive tenses?
 
  a. There is no difference between the tenses.
  b. The past tense indicates an action took place in the past; past progressive indicates
   an action that took place at a specific time in the past.
  c. The past tenseindicates an action that took place at a specific time in the past; past
   progressive indicates an action took place in the past.
  d. The past tense indicatesan action that took place at a specific time in the past; thepast progressive indicates an action is occurring progressively in the past.
  e. The past tense indicates an action is occurring progressively in the past; the past progressive indicatesan action that took place at a specific time in the past.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

l.stuut

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

b




tichca

  • Member
  • Posts: 554
Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
Gracias!


steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library