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Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?

A
Jake, who is twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.
B
Jake who is, twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.
C
Jake who is twenty-seven is, studying to be, a yoga teacher.
D
Jake, who is twenty-seven is, studying to be a yoga teacher.
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Read the sentence.Trayvon, Julie, and Caleb who are members of the drama club, are auditioning for the school musical on Wednesday.Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?

A
after “musical”
B
after “auditioning”
C
after “members”
D
after “Caleb”
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Fill in the blanks in order.Janelle and Marcus and _______ group went to the library to prepare for the presentation, but the specific book they needed wasn't _______.

A
they're, there
B
their, there
C
their, they're
D
there, their
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Fill in the blank.The rider tugged on the _______ of her horse to make him slow down.

A
reins
B
ranes
C
rains
D
reigns
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Read the excerpt from “Votes for Women,” a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain’s words?

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As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . . a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
B
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I shouldn't – I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
C
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why I shouldn't . . . .
D
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
Malia noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
B
Malia noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
C
Malia Noted, “my class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
D
Malia Noted, “My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture.”
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Read the sentence.Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?

A
Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
B
Noah, who draws comic books, in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.
C
Noah who, draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
D
Noah who draws comic books, in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
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Read the sentence.Marlena, who enjoys many different subjects, likes history and geography the best.Which part of the sentence is the nonrestrictive modifier?

A
likes history and geography the best
B
and geography the best
C
who enjoys many different subjects
D
Marlena
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.
B
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “focuses on a similar subject,” to a book we are going to read.
C
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film “focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.
D
Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film, “Focuses on a similar subject” to a book we are going to read.
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Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?

A
Jaye has three dogs, and she just adopted a puppy from the shelter.
B
Jaye just adopted a puppy from the shelter, and she has three dogs.
C
Jaye, who has three dogs, just adopted a puppy from the shelter.
D
Jaye just adopted a puppy from the shelter and has three dogs.

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