Which element in the sentence is nonrestrictive?
Choose the proper punctuation for the sentence.Jim, my father, is going to drive me to the mall.Jim, my father is going to drive me to the mall.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.The game which lasted twelve innings ended with a Red Sox victory! The game, which lasted twelve innings, ended with a Red Sox victory!The game which lasted twelve innings, ended with a Red Sox victory!
What effect does the punctuation have on the meaning or impact of this sentence?
What is the effect of Friedan’s comma usage in this excerpt?It shows the building importance of each item in Friedan’s list of ideal female traits.It separates items in a long list of expectations without slowing the pace of the paragraph.It creates abrupt pauses that allow the reader time to appreciate the absurdity of each additional skill.
What punctuation is best for sentence 1?
What punctuation is best for sentence 3?
The commas .
What is the effect of the parentheses in sentence 2? The parentheses .
Combine these sentences by using a subordinating conjunction: “Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year. He wanted to go to Austin.”Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, but he wanted to go to Austin, too.Although he wanted to go to Austin, Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year.Nathan went to San Diego for vacation last year, and he wanted to go to Austin.Nathan went to San Diego and Austin for vacation last year.
What is the effect of the change from two sentences to one?It emphasizes the importance of the names of the cities over Nathan.It clarifies which cities Nathan wanted to visit last year.It combines the clauses to create a united thought.It stresses that he clearly regrets going to San Diego.
How can this sentence be combined using a coordinating conjunction?Maria is a lawyer and an avid runner.Maria is a lawyer although she is an avid runner.Although Maria is a lawyer, she is an avid runner.
What are the effects of parallel structure in this excerpt? Check all that apply.
Choose the sentence that contains parallel elements.Coach said we could have beaten that team, but it had played with more heart.Coach said we lost the game because our hitting was sloppy and our fielding was slow.We were all tired and had been angry after we lost the championship game.
Amy goes to art school to learn how to draw, paint, and .
After school, I have to go shopping or .
Correct the parallel structure within the sentence by choosing the best revision.Most students use the Internet to research facts and statistics, to find images to use in papers, and to chat with friends.Most students use the Internet to research facts and statistics, finding images to use in papers, and chatting with friends.Most students use the Internet. They research facts and statistics, find images, and chatting with friends.
What punctuation is best for sentence 2?
What effect do the dashes in sentence 3 create? The dashes .
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