Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure

Question 1

Read through the passage, and decide whether each sentence is written in a parallel structure. If not, correct the sentence with a choice from the drop-down menu. ”Today was my first time behind the wheel. My father was my instructor for the day, and he picked me up. We were reviewing road signs and practiced turn signals before we started . I turned on the engine while instructions were muttered by my father . I stepped on the gas, checked my mirror, and crept through the parking lot . That was enough for my first day!“

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C: Change “were reviewing” to “reviewed.”

Question 2

coordinating conjunction✔ subordinating conjunction

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B: subordinating conjunction

Question 3

Look at the model highlighting. How much of your highlighting matches the model?

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A: all

Question 4

What is the effect of Henry’s parallelism in this passage?

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A: It emphasizes and connects his points to one logical conclusion.

Question 5

Question 5

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B: Change to “my father muttered instructions.”

Question 6

✔ coordinating conjunctionsubordinating conjunction

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A: coordinating conjunction

Question 7

Question 7

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A: Correct as is.

Question 8

What is the effect of the coordinating conjunction in the second sentence?

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A: It gives equal weight to the ideas of unfair taxation and denial of a voice in government.

Question 9

How could you rewrite sentence 2 to include a nonrestrictive element?

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B: My father, my instructor for the day, picked me up.

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