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Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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Read the sentence.Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset.Which elements of this sentence are parallel?

A
“mountains” and “magnificent”
B
“camera” and “taking pictures”
C
“picked up” and “taking”
D
“majestic mountains” and “magnificent sunset”
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
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 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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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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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

A
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 is written correctly?

A
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
B
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
C
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
D
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
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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
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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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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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 contains parallel structure?

A
Jalen folded the application, placing it in the envelope.
B
Jalen folded the application and placed it in the envelope.
C
Jalen, folding the application, placed it in the envelope.
D
Jalen folded the application and placing it in the envelope.

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