AnswersMO-English Language Arts 9 B-CRPunctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements

Punctuating Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Elements Answers

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Which sentence contains a restrictive clause?

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The dance performance, which took place on a bridge, was quite interesting.
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Adela (who is a star athlete) has joined the debate club.
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The tree that fell in our driveway will be removed on Tuesday.
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The cat—which has one green eye and one blue eye—likes to chase mice.
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Use the drop-down menus to choose the correct relative pronoun for each sentence. My hockey team— won the state championships last year—will hold tryouts next week. The mug I broke this morning is my dad’s favorite. Penguins, live in the Southern Hemisphere, are flightless birds.

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My hockey team— won the state championships last year—will hold tryouts next week.:which
The mug I broke this morning is my dad’s favorite.:that
Penguins, live in the Southern Hemisphere, are flightless birds.:which
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.The dog (that was barking) was a St. Bernard.That sculpture which is made of scrap metal was designed by an older artist.The astronauts on the mission were all experienced.The bicycle—that has the best brakes—is a European brand.One sport that I would like to learn is hockey.

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The dog (that was barking) was a St. Bernard.
B
That sculpture which is made of scrap metal was designed by an older artist.
C
The astronauts on the mission were all experienced.
D
The bicycle—that has the best brakes—is a European brand.
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One sport that I would like to learn is hockey.
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Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.

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Adriana (who won a prestigious art award last year) is studying painting in school.
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Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting—in school.
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Adriana, who won a prestigious art award last year, is studying painting in school.
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Adriana—who won a prestigious art award last year—is studying painting in school.
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Adriana who won a prestigious art award last year is studying painting in school.
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Read the sentence and determine which revision, if any, is necessary."Valentina’s mother an art history professor often gives lectures at the local museum.”

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The phrase “an art history professor” should be set off with commas.
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The phrase “Valentina’s mother” should be set off with a comma.
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The phrase “at the local museum” should be set off with a comma.
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The sentence is correct as written.
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In which of these sentences is the list correctly punctuated?

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Amit’s favorite sports are gymnastics, speed skating, and weight lifting.
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Lena served chips, salsa and guacamole.
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Ivan wants to climb Mount Everest Mount Rainier, and Mont Blanc.
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Roses lilies and petunias, are the flowers Rohani planted in her garden.
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Which sentences are correctly punctuated? Check all that apply.

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Spencer needs to call: her grandmother, her best friend, and her aunt.
B
I tried several new foods on my trip: sushi, dragon fruit, and lychees.
C
Kavita used four different materials in her collage, paper, photos, beads: and shells.
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Diego studies three kinds of dance: jazz, modern, and tap.
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He will buy: seeds, potting soil, and a rake for the community garden.

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