Books that writers find words are a(n)

and a(n)
select the types of common sentence errors.

abstract
comma splice
fragment
run-on
spelling
what should a good paragraph have?

at least ten sentences
a topic sentence
incoherence
a specific purpose
list two main categories of letters.

Books that help writers find words are a(n) DICTIONARY

and a(n) THESAURUS

Select the types of common sentence errors.

comma splice

fragment

run-on

What should a good paragraph have?

a topic sentence

a specific purpose

List two main categories of letters

FORMAL and INFORMAL

Explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

when alex falls for the charming new boy at school, cole -- a handsome, funny, sports star who adores her - she can't believe she's finally found her soul who truly loves and understands her.  

at first, alex is blissfully happy. sure, cole seems a little jealous of her relationship with her close friend zack, but what guy would want his girlfriend spending all her time with another boy? as the months pass, though, alex can no longer ignore cole's small put-downs, pinches, or increasingly violent threats.  

as alex struggles to come to terms with the sweet boyfriend she fell in love with and the boyfriend whose "love" she no longer recognizes, she is forced to choose -- between her "true love" and herself.

explanation: