Phrases and Clauses Answers

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How does the misplaced modifier in “I wished for happiness at the fountain” create confusion?

by making the order of events confusing to the reader

by suggesting that the person wanted happiness to be only at the fountain

by saying that there was no reason for the person to take longer than usual

by suggesting that the fountain wished the person happiness

Select the version of the revised sentence that is punctuated correctly.

At the fountain I wished for happiness.

At the fountain, I wished for happiness.

At the fountain; I wished for happiness.

At the fountain, I wished, for happiness.

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but

and

;

Which version of the compound sentence is punctuated correctly? Choose the best answer.

Miguel downloaded the music but, the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but, the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music but the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo was broken.

Select the version of the compound-complex sentence that has the dependent clause in the correct place. Choose the best answer.

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo was broken because we wanted to hear him sing.

Miguel downloaded the music because we wanted to hear him sing, but the stereo was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but the stereo, because we wanted to hear him sing, was broken.

Miguel downloaded the music, but, because we wanted to hear him sing, the stereo was broken.

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