Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use "raise" as instructed. Use "rise" as instructed.

Answer: Raise means "lift" and is a transitive verb, meaning it needs a subject and an object (i.e. subject + "raise" + object). Ex. "They voted to raise taxes." Ex. "Raise the roof!" Rise means "move upward." It is an intransitive verb and only needs a subject. Ex. "His blood pressure rose." Ex. "Taxes rose 2% last year." (Of course, they were raised by someone, but since that isn't mentioned in this sentence, "rise" is the correct verb to use.)

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use a random orbit sander for speedier, less tiresome sanding. Use a belt sander for larger projects. Use a benchtop sander to quickly sand curved edges.

Answer: A random orbit spinner is an electric sanding tool that spins a sheet of sandpaper in random directions on a flat surface. Just attach the sandpaper, hold the tool by the handle, and move it across the surface you want to sand. They also suck up accumulating dust as you sand. Buy a random orbital spinner online or at your local hardware store. Random orbital spinners use circular sandpaper sheets that come with holes used to attach them to the device. Get these sheets wherever you get your device. Get a package of sheets in each grade: coarse, medium, and fine. Belt sanders use a fast moving belt made of sandpaper to sand down surfaces. Belt sanders are useful if you have a lot of excess material to remove from a piece and you want to do it quickly. Attach a sandpaper belt made of your selected grade to the tool and, while holding it by the handle, run it across a surface. Buy a belt sander online or at your local hardware store. You'll need to buy sandpaper sheets designed specifically for a belt sander. Belt sanders are powerful and they sand down surfaces fast. Avoid using a belt sander for smaller projects or you could ruin your piece. Benchtop sanders are large electric tools with a spinning sandpaper blade that sits perpendicular to the workbench it's on. Next to the blade is a small shelf where you hold the piece you want to sand and guide it into the sandpaper. You can easily sand detailed or curved edges using a benchtop sander. Buy one online or at your local hardware store.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Get your indentations and spacing correct. Always use the serial or Oxford comma. Spell out acronyms the first time you use them. Give it a final read-through yourself or with a friend.

Answer: An abstract in MLA style is not that different from any other style. Here's what you should keep in mind when adding the final finishing formatting touches: Only use one space after end punctuation, like periods. Use paragraph indentations by tabbing over once at the beginning of each paragraph. Make your abstract double-spaced by highlighting the section and clicking on "Paragraph." Go down to "Spacing." Under "Line Spacing," select "Double." Click "OK" at the bottom of the window. Use 1-inch margins. Select the "Page Layout" tab, and use the margin drop-down menu to select 1-inch margins (generally labeled "Normal"). This means that if you are making a list of more than three items, put a comma before the "and," such as in this sentence: "The children ate ice cream, cupcakes, and sprinkles." The sentence, "We saw two elephants, William, and Kate" can mean something entirely different than, "We saw two elephants, William and Kate." In the first sentence, we saw four things: two elephants and two people. In the second sentence, we saw two things: two elephants (with the names William and Kate). For this reason, the Oxford comma is very important! Unless it is used as a word itself (such as RADAR), always spell out the acronym and then put the acronym in parenthesis. After the first explanation, you can use the acronym alone. This is similar to pronouns. You would never start off a story saying "He went to the store." Who's he? Without saying what the acronym stands for, your audience may not know what you're talking about. Basically, you want to make sure you cover all the main points, and that your abstract is concise and to the point. Don't cloud it up with overly complicated language, as your reader is trying to judge your article in one quick take. If your abstract meets this requirements and is formatted in line with MLA guidelines, you're good to go. Two sets of eyes are always better than one. Once you have your finished product, ask a friend (or two) to read your abstract. Do they notice any grammar mistakes? Do they understand the topic at hand? This can be especially useful since they aren't already familiar with your paper and their eyes are fresh on the page.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Transplant in the spring. Choose a sunny spot. Provide plenty of drainage. Dig a hole twice as wide as the container. Water the seedling well. Transfer the seedling from the container to the planting hole. Pack the soil around it. Plant separate gaura seedlings close together.

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Prepare to transplant gaura seedlings to an outdoor location after the threat of frost has passed in the spring. If you choose to purchase an established gaura seedling or plant from a garden nursery instead of growing one from seed, the same transplanting guidelines still apply. Note that many perennial varieties of gaura can be planted after the threat of frost passes in the spring or at the very beginning of autumn, before frost becomes an issue. Annual varieties must be planted in the spring, however. Gaura does best when planted in areas receiving full sun, but it can also tolerate spots that receive partial sun and light shade. You must choose a spot with well-draining soil. If your garden is filled with heavy soil, you must amend it before transplanting the gaura seedlings. Gaura shrubs develop a long taproot, so you will need to amend the soil to a depth between 1 and 2 feet (30.5 and 61 cm). Spread 6 inches (15.24 cm) of light organic matterpeat moss, compost, or sandover the top of the planting area. Use a shovel to dig the additive down into the soil to the appropriate depth. Make sure that the soil and organic material are evenly mixed. The soil should look notably looser when finished. Also note that the soil does not need to be especially nutrient-dense, but it should be fairly neutral with a pH between 5.5 and 7.2. Use a shovel or a trowel to dig a planting hole for the seedling. The planting hole for each seedling should be twice as wide as the seedling's current container. The depth of the planting hole should only be about as deep as the current container, though. Avoid planting seedlings too deep. The top of the root mass should be just beneath the surface of the soil. Before you remove the seedling from its current container, give the soil a thorough watering. Watering the soil makes it more compact and easier to move. Carefully remove the seedling from its container and center it in the planting hole. Hold the plant securely at the base of the main stem, just above the surface of the soil and the root mass. Slowly invert the container until it is tipped diagonally downward. Squeeze the sides of the container with your other hand or tap on the container with the handle of your trowel or shovel. This should loosen the plant and free it from its container. Grab the bottom or side of the removed mass. Carefully place the plant right-side-up in the planting hole. Continue to hold it steady above the root mass with one hand. Use your free hand to fill the rest of the planting hole with soil. Once the plant is stable, let go of it and use both hands to gently pat the soil down. The soil around the plant should be fairly loose but still packed well enough to hold the plant in place. Give the entire planting site a thorough watering to help settle the soil. Gaura does well when planted in nearby clusters or planted around other perennial shrubs. Small varieties should be spaced 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) apart. Large varieties should be spaced 20 to 36 inches (50 to 90 cm) apart. Planting the gaura close together can prevent the roots and stems from becoming too leggy.