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Which sentence contains parallel elements?

Carina thought the rolling thunder was so frightening.

Carina thought the rolling thunder sounded like small explosions.

Carina could hear the rolling thunder and the howling winds.

Carina could hear the rolling thunder as the sky grew darker.

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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

Mekhi was finally finished with his chemistry homework.

Mekhi finished his chemistry homework before basketball practice.

Mekhi spent three hours finishing his chemistry homework.

Mekhi finished his chemistry homework and then finished his essay.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.

Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.

Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.

Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.

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

Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.

Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.

Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.

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Which sentence is written correctly?

The, local market, has the freshest produce and meats in town.

Takeko, a painting student offered to help with a sculpting demonstration.

The store offers, many products, which can be personalized with your initials.

Sarah, Matt's wife, works as a business software developer.

Which is the best use of punctuation?

Many people are squeamish around, insects, and rodents.

Our instructor taught us techniques (to help us) master welding.

Upon hearing her diagnosis, she was filled with one emotion: relief.

The children in her afterschool class tend to be immature (and silly).

Which sentence is written correctly?

My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).

Which sentence is written correctly?

I wrote a letter (to the mayor) asking for increased funding for our schools.

Earning a spot on the football team (which has won the championship the last two years) is quite an accomplishment.

Martin a safe driver was able to pass his driving test on the first attempt.

A new bakery, and coffee shop, will open on campus next fall in time for the start of the new fall semester.

Which is the best use of punctuation?

Joel and Lisette went (to the museum) to see an exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts.

Sandy, a wayward puppy, was taken in and adopted by a loving family.

Our National Parks are (beautiful places) to appreciate the many landmarks in our country.

Please refrain from talking—during the movie as to not disturb the patrons.

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?

Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.

Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.

Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because, she gives engaging lectures.

Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher, because, she gives engaging lectures.

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