Planning and Writing an Effective Informational Essay
Question 6 • ELA 10B - 2023
Read Taylor's paragraph.(1) During the game, Andrés plays a supporting role, focusing on defense and teamwork while Daniel takes center stage. (2) However, when the game is tied in the final moments. (3) Coach Ramirez unexpectedly calls on Andrés to take a crucial shot after Daniel passes him the ball. (4) In that tense moment, Andrés channels all his hard work and practice into making the game-winning shot, leading his team to victory.Which revision corrects an error?
Answer
A
removing the phrase "During the game" in sentence 1
B
combining sentences 2 and 3 by making the period a comma
C
adding a comma after the word "shot" in sentence 3
D
breaking sentence 4 into two sentences at the word "shot"
Explanation
Sentence 2 is a dependent clause: “However, when the game is tied in the final moments” does not express a complete thought on its own. Combine it with sentence 3 by replacing the period with a comma: “However, when the game is tied in the final moments, Coach Ramirez unexpectedly calls on Andrés…” Sentence 1 is grammatical, and the other suggested changes do not fix the fragment.
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