Grammar Review

Robert Frost's most favorite poems are perhaps the following; "Birches," "Mending Wall," and "Stopping By the Woods on a Snowy Evening."

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Sargent was an inspired portrait painter, in addition, he painted landscapes and murals.

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The chef, who was trained in Puerto Rico, mixes dishes from Latin america and the United States.

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My favorite gifts are: candles, chocolates, and stationery.

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Although it is cold, I still prefer this climate to Florida.

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Walking the dog, I found a dollar bill on the sidewalk.

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Walking the dog, is Jack's responsibility.

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A semicolon can join two independent clauses.

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Waiting patiently in the line, the people read or chatted.

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Into Thin Air, a best-selling book, is fascinating, however, it is challenging stylistically.

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