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Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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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?

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Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.
B
Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.
C
The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.
D
Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.
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Which sentence contains parallel elements?

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Carina thought the rolling thunder was so frightening.
B
Carina thought the rolling thunder sounded like small explosions.
C
Carina could hear the rolling thunder and the howling winds.
D
Carina could hear the rolling thunder as the sky grew darker.
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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?

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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).
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

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

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Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
B
Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
C
Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
D
Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

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

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Derrick’s sister was proud that her big brother coached her soccer team.
B
Derrick coached his sister’s soccer team and managed his brother’s baseball team.
C
Derrick had managed his brother’s baseball team for the past three seasons.
D
Derrick was a great older brother, helping to coach his siblings’ sports teams each season.
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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

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Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book.
B
Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and to write a book.
C
Jonah’s two ultimate goals are to become a published columnist and writing a book.
D
Jonah’s two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book.
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Read the sentence.Kyle thought that he would go to the job interview, that he would talk about his previous experience, and that the manager’s questions would be answered by him.To correct the error in parallel structure, replace the underlined portion with “that the questions answered would come from the manager”“that the manager’s questions would be answered” “that he would answer the manager’s questions”“that he would answer the questions by the manager”.

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“that the questions answered would come from the manager”
B
“that the manager’s questions would be answered”
C
“that he would answer the manager’s questions”
D
“that he would answer the questions by the manager”
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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).
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Read the sentence.Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal.Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
B
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
C
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
D
no change
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
The, local market, has the freshest produce and meats in town.
B
Takeko, a painting student offered to help with a sculpting demonstration.
C
The store offers, many products, which can be personalized with your initials.
D
Sarah, Matt's wife, works as a business software developer.
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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
Sandy, a wayward puppy, was taken in and adopted by a loving family.
C
Our National Parks are (beautiful places) to appreciate the many landmarks in our country.
D
Please refrain from talking—during the movie as to not disturb the patrons.
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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.I am interested in drawing, painting, and make sculpture. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
I am interested in drawing, to paint, and to make sculptures.
B
I am interested in drawing, painting, and to make sculptures.
C
I am interested in drawing, painting, and making sculptures.
D
I am interested in drawing, paint, and make sculptures.

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