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Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure — Quiz Answers

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Read the sentence. Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
no change
B
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
C
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
D
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
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Read the sentence. Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures. Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
B
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because, she gives engaging lectures.
C
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher, because, she gives engaging lectures.
D
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
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Read the sentence. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury. It was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in hope of winning the trial.
B
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury—it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case—in hope of winning the trial.
C
no change
D
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial.
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Joel and Lisette went (to the museum) to see an exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts.
B
Please refrain from talking—during the movie as to not disturb the patrons.
C
Our National Parks are (beautiful places) to appreciate the many landmarks in our country.
D
Sandy, a wayward puppy, was taken in and adopted by a loving family.
5

Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Karina, the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
B
Karina, the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
C
Karina the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
D
Karina the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Earning a spot on the football team (which has won the championship the last two years) is quite an accomplishment.
B
I wrote a letter (to the mayor) asking for increased funding for our schools.
C
A new bakery, and coffee shop, will open on campus next fall in time for the start of the new fall semester.
D
Martin a safe driver was able to pass his driving test on the first attempt.
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
The Industrial Revolution (a period between 1750 and 1850) brought many changes to manufacturing.
B
Students will study economics, and history throughout the course.
C
Pole vaulting—and shot put—are Olympic track and field events.
D
The show (was a spectacular event) that people will remember for many subsequent years.
8

Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
The children in her afterschool class tend to be immature (and silly).
B
Our instructor taught us techniques (to help us) master welding.
C
Upon hearing her diagnosis, she was filled with one emotion: relief.
D
Many people are squeamish around, insects, and rodents.
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Read the sentence. Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition. Which is the best revision of this sentence?

A
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races (but the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition).
B
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but (the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition).
C
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races (but the one he had trained for the hardest) was the 400-meter competition.
D
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but the one he had trained for the hardest (was the 400-meter) competition.
10

Which sentence is written correctly?

A
My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).
B
My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
C
My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.
D
My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
B
My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
C
My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).
D
My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.
12

Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
The Industrial Revolution (a period between 1750 and 1850) brought many changes to manufacturing.
B
Students will study economics, and history throughout the course.
C
The show (was a spectacular event) that people will remember for many subsequent years.
D
Pole vaulting—and shot put—are Olympic track and field events.
13

Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Karina the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
B
Karina, the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
C
Karina, the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
D
Karina the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
14

Which sentence is written correctly?

A
A new bakery, and coffee shop, will open on campus next fall in time for the start of the new fall semester.
B
Earning a spot on the football team (which has won the championship the last two years) is quite an accomplishment.
C
I wrote a letter (to the mayor) asking for increased funding for our schools.
D
Martin a safe driver was able to pass his driving test on the first attempt.
15

Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Our instructor taught us techniques (to help us) master welding.
B
Upon hearing her diagnosis, she was filled with one emotion: relief.
C
The children in her afterschool class tend to be immature (and silly).
D
Many people are squeamish around, insects, and rodents.
16

Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Please refrain from talking—during the movie as to not disturb the patrons.
B
Our National Parks are (beautiful places) to appreciate the many landmarks in our country.
C
Sandy, a wayward puppy, was taken in and adopted by a loving family.
D
Joel and Lisette went (to the museum) to see an exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts.
17

Read the sentence. Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures. Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
B
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because, she gives engaging lectures.
C
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
D
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher, because, she gives engaging lectures.
18

Read the sentence. Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
no change
B
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
C
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
D
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
19

Read the sentence. The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial.
B
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury—it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case—in hope of winning the trial.
C
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury. It was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in hope of winning the trial.
D
no change

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