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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
no change
D
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
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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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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. 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.
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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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
no change
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
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 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
A new bakery, and coffee shop, will open on campus next fall in time for the start of the new fall semester.
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.
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

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

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

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