Was in that instance would refer to something singular, as your sentence refers to more than on thing the plural form "were" is more appropriate. So the sentence should read... "Your generosity and thoughtfulness were (greatly) appreciated."
The definition of a hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.For instance, "Snoop was so hungry he could eat a horse, or even an elephant, at a pinch!"
Capitalise only if used as a formal title before a name, or at the beginning of a sentence, or as part of a title in a book (for instance). It is not hyphenated. Though you will often see hyphenation being used - but it is wrong.
support the topic sentence
Yes it should !! :-)
The thesis statement should usually be the last sentence in your introductory paragraph and the first sentence ( but rephrased) of the concluding paragraph.
No because the linking verb you use is in the past subjunctive plural form but you must use "was" a past indicative plural form.
Yes, a comma should be placed after "for instance" when it is used to introduce an example or illustration in a sentence. This helps to separate the transitional phrase from the rest of the sentence.
The understood subject of imperative sentences is "you." The sentence could be rephrased "I want you to think of the heavy chainsaws" or "You should think of the heavy chainsaws."
This question should be rephrased, because it does not make much sense!
Apex-specific question, not rephrased
A doctor should be contacted immediately if a rash develops.
The sentence should be: You crossed the Cambodian border. In that instance, Cambodian would be the adjective, as it is describing the noun which is border.
That sentence is not correct. If you want to keep it as a question as to whether gratitide is less common then it should be "Does gratitude seem to be a vanishing virute?" or if it is meant as a statement the it is "Gratitude is a vanishing virtue."
If the patient has difficulty smiling, winking, or drinking fluids, the physician should be contacted immediately. These are signs of facial nerve damage.
Percussive force? Kinetic energy? A punch? Perhaps this question should be rephrased.
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