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* C) correctly uses noun "the using" (gerund) but incorrectly uses the preposition "of soil extraction" a modifier of "the using" | * C) correctly uses noun "the using" (gerund) but incorrectly uses the preposition "of soil extraction" a modifier of "the using" | ||
* D) incorrectly uses the verb "advocating" without the auxiliary verb "was"; otherwise it incorrectly does not create a complete independent clause | * D) incorrectly uses the verb "advocating" without the auxiliary verb "was"; otherwise it incorrectly does not create a complete independent clause | ||
=== "such as" === | |||
* "such as" is a phrase that acts like a: | |||
** subordinating conjunction | |||
*** when introducing non-restrictive (not essential) information | |||
*** "''I get tired of board games, such as chess or checkers"'' | |||
*** = <u>preceded by a comma</u> | |||
** conjunction | |||
*** when introducing restrictive (essential) information | |||
*** "''Board games such as checkers or Monopoly are boring"'' | |||
*** = <u>not separated by a comma</u> | |||
* note: "such as" is <u>never followed by a colon</u> | |||
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