Which of the following sentences shows correct usage of a comma or commas? a. claire's plum pudding was mainly distinctive, for its absence of plums. b. christopher wren, a contemporary of isaac newton and john locke, was the architect of st. paul's cathedral. c. after a fire at their home, carlie and her mother rented a house in glendale arizona from november 14, 2007 to january 28, 2008. d. william of orange, arrived in england in 1688, to claim the english throne from james ii.

11. why is it important to use positive language in business messages?

What do we call a two-syllable metrical foot that consists of one unaccented syllable followed by an accented syllable? a. anapest b.dactyl c.iamb d.elision

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.