English II 20-21 DO 10. Choose Correct or Incorrect for the use of punctuation in the sentences.
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We needed warm sleeping bags and a durable tent to sleep in for the camping trip.
Simon asked Timothy if they needed five, or seven cans of beans.
We could buy the water and drinks on the way, or we could take them now.
If Uncle Terrence brings his knives I won't bring any.
After going over the list, Timothy said we need some towels.
We should also use sunscreen before fishing all day in the sun.

Read the following excerpt from f. scott fitzgerald's the great gatsbyin the ditch beside the road, right side up, but violentlyshorn of one wheel, rested a new coupé which had leftgatsby's drive not two minutes before. the sharp jut of awall accounted for the detachment of the wheel, whichwas now getting considerable attention from half a dozencurious chauffeurs. however, as they had left their carsblocking the road, a harsh, discordant din from those in therear had been audible for some time, and added to thealready violent confusion of the scene. which statement provides the best analysis of the symbolism in thepassage? a. the phrase "discordant din" echoes the theme of disillusionment. b. the words "violent confusion" convey the abandonment of theamerican dreamc. the cars suggest the carelessness and recklessness of the upperclassd. the ditch represents the moral decay that was occurring inamerica at the time.