Lesson Six: Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

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What is the best definition of an appositive?

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a nonrestrictive phrase that modifies a noun
B
a clause that modifies or explains a noun
C
a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun
D
a noun clause that restricts the meaning of a noun
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Read the paragraph.(1) Outside, the snow hit the ground with a faint tapping; inside, the heater came on with a distant roar. (2) Outside, the wind howled through the big oak; a log snapped in the fireplace. (3) Outside, footsteps crunched hurriedly past the window; inside, the cat stretched and purred. (4) Outside, an owl hooted softly; inside, a page turned.

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Sentence 1 should be revised to read, “Outside the snow fell; inside the heater came on with a distant roar.”
B
Sentence 2 should be revised to read, “Outside, the wind howled through the big oak; inside, a log snapped in the fireplace.”
C
Sentence 3 should be revised to read, “Outside, footsteps walked hurriedly past the window; inside, the cat stretched and purred.”
D
Sentence 4 should be revised to read, “In the night, an owl hooted; in the room, a page turned.”
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Which sentence best uses parallel structure?

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My sisters are all artistic—Patricia writes, Mary sculpts, and Elizabeth composes.
B
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia writes poetry, Mary sculpts, and Elizabeth composes music.
C
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia is a poet, Mary makes sculptures, and Elizabeth composes music.
D
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia creates poems, Mary creates sculptures, and Elizabeth is a composer.
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In a sentence, what is parallel structure?

A
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
B
the use of the same sentence structure in every sentence in a paragraph
C
the use of consistent patterns that keep the elements in a series in the same form
D
the use of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction
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Read the sentence.In film production, it is the role of directors to envision the script that tells a story, to develop an artistic lens that enhances their ideas, and guiding the team that will carry out their vision.

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guiding the team to carry out their vision
B
to guide the team that will carry out their vision
C
guiding the team that is carrying out their vision
D
guides the team that will carry out their vision
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

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I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
B
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe (tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce).
C
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe: tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
D
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe- tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
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Read the sentence. Determine if the appositive is restrictive or nonrestrictive based on punctuation.My dog Zeus won at the county dog show.What can be concluded about Zeus?

A
Zeus is the speaker’s only dog, because Zeus is a restrictive appositive.
B
The speaker owns more than one dog, because Zeus is a restrictive appositive.
C
Zeus is the speaker’s only dog, because Zeus is a nonrestrictive appositive.
D
The speaker owns more than one dog, because Zeus is a nonrestrictive appositive.
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Which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? Select three options.

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It is set off by commas.
B
It contains a subject and a verb.
C
It is not set apart by punctuation.
D
It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
E
It adds nonessential information to the sentence.
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Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A
Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock—it is a large sandstone formation in central Australia.
B
Australia is home to­ some unusual animals such as kangaroos—wallabies—koalas—kookaburras.
C
Ballaratone is of the centers of the 19th-century Australian gold rush and gold is still being mined—today.
D
Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House.
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Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.

A
to emphasize particular information
B
to introduce a list of words or phrases
C
to set off introductory words or phrases
D
to indicate the importance of certain ideas
E
to set off nonessential elements containing commas
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Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Select two options.

A
We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year.
B
For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).
C
My sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, English, and biology).
D
The student body voted to select (the person) who would get the Best Teacher award.
E
(When he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient.
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Which sentence includes a restrictive clause?

A
I often see my middle school English teacher shopping at the mall.
B
The English novelist Charles Dickens also wrote plays and articles.
C
The ceramic cups Birgit bought at the garage sale are all chipped.
D
American literature, which we study in 11th grade, is my favorite subject.
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Which statements describe characteristics of a nonrestrictive clause? Select three options.

A
It is set off by commas.
B
It contains a subject and a verb.
C
It is not set apart by punctuation.
D
It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
E
It adds nonessential information to the sentence.
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Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

A
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
B
The boss wants to know who wants the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and if you will work on the holiday.
C
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
D
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and which of us wants to work on the holiday.
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Which examples correctly use colons? Select two options.

A
I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bacon.
B
To whom it may concern:
C
These islands are on the tour: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
D
Let’s all welcome Dimas Guzman: tonight’s winner.
E
We visited: France, Belgium, and Germany.
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Which sentences correctly use commas? Select two options.

A
Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general.
B
For centuries, Japan has been ruled by shoguns, and emperors.
C
Two English kings fascinate me, Richard Lionheart and his brother King John.
D
Mansa Musa who ruled Mali in the early 1300s was rich and powerful.
E
After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia.
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Read the sentence.The children, who were lucky, received presents.Which statement accurately describes the sentence?

A
The sentence includes a restrictive clause.
B
The sentence has an appositive that is essential for understanding.
C
The sentence contains a non-restrictive appositive.
D
The sentence describes exactly which children received presents.

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