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   5/10/08

   robertstevenson

   Grammar Quiz Answers
   The correct answers follow each sentence.
   1. What was the (affect/effect) of the victory? - effect
   2. (Because/Since) he lied, he was expelled. Because
   3. We need to go four miles (further/farther) before we make camp. - farther
   4. The prisoners (alluded/eluded) the guard. - eluded
   5. Sentences with (less/fewer) words are easier to understand. - fewer
   6. Any spelling is (all right, alright). - all right
   7. My desk is different (from/than) yours. - from
   8. (Because, While) that was not the case, John continued to believe it. - While
   9. I am (anxious, eager) to learn all I can. - eager
   10. The weather changes (continually, continuously). - continuously

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   5/10/08

   SilverSpikes

   Well it seems I'm fairly average - but I thought my score would be better. My score was 60% and my downfalls were effect, farther, elude (knew I was probably wrong with that one), all right. Does it matter whether you're english or american? Just hoping!

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      5/10/08

      robertstevenson

      remember effect means result (both have "e"s. Affect means change (both have "a"s.)
      Farther = distance; further = depth or extent. And while there's a ton of differences in British and American English, these rules are the same for both. While I'm typing this I see crkian's response which says there is a difference depending on where you're from. I'm far from an expert on British English. I'll have to get back to you.
      
      Cheers.
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   5/10/08

   crkian

   I took the quiz but I found a few could varie depending on where you are for me from what County.

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   5/10/08

   Arcticulates

   Wow, I can't believe it I aced it! 100% Okay, that means I have a good understanding of how grammer works, I just don't necessaarily use it..Great! This test has proved that I am grammar-lazy.

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   5/10/08

   Anok (guest)

   Number 6 got me, "alright" is a word I use constantly o_0

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   5/10/08

   pamelabaker

   I missed numbers 6 and 10. If quizzes had a spell check, I would have had a 10!!!

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   5/11/08

   Sangeeta (guest)

   You know my friend took this test just now and got 6 out of 10 right. Wow!!

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   5/11/08

   robertstevenson

   I haven't found that these grammar rules change between England and America. Let us know if you come across any differences that would apply to this quiz.

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