Which of the following is the correct definition for the prefix "inter" as used in words like "interstate" or "international?

This option correctly uses a comma after "dull" to separate the introductory clause from the main clause. Additionally, it correctly uses an apostrophe in "it's" to indicate the contraction of "it is."

"Conscientious" means being careful, diligent, and guided by a strong sense of responsibility. The correct spelling includes the root "science," derived from the Latin word "scire," meaning "to know." The other options are misspellings that do not match the correct form of the word.

"The boy or the girls come to school late," the verb "come" correctly agrees with the plural subject "girls" since the presence of either the boy or the girls triggers a plural verb.

Proofreading involves reviewing a document to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. Checking for spelling is one of the essential steps in the proofreading process.

"Furthermore" is a transitional expression used to add information in a logical sequence. While "nevertheless" indicates contrast, "elsewhere" indicates location, and "similarly" indicates comparison, "furthermore" is the best choice for showing the progression of ideas.

The prefix "inter-" implies the idea of between or among, often indicating a relationship or interaction between two or more things.

The prefix "post-" indicates something that comes after or is subsequent to a particular event or time. It is often used to denote a sequence of events.

In this sentence, the preposition "at" is followed by its object, which is "the clown." The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition and relates to the rest of the sentence.

A complex-compound sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Sentence A correctly connects an independent clause ("The Honey Island Swamp is beautiful") with a dependent clause ("when you're here, you'll see why we love it") using a semicolon, making it grammatically sound. The other options contain errors in punctuation and sentence structure.

This sentence uses commas correctly. The appositive phrase ("a first-generation German-American") is properly set off with commas to provide additional information about Dorothes Lange. Commas are also correctly used in the list of social issues: "poverty, racism, and migration." Proper comma usage improves clarity and readability.