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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?

A
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 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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[BLANK]

A
ellipses
B
nonrestrictive modifiers
C
quotations
D
restrictive modifiers
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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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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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Read the sentence.Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?

A
Ming and her sister who is home from college, for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
B
Ming, and her sister, who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
C
Ming and her sister, who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
D
Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale, to benefit the victims of the fire.
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Read the excerpt from "On Women’s Right to Vote,” an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony’s words?

A
Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to . . . a vote in making and executing the laws.
B
Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof . . . to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.
C
Our democratic-republican government . . . of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing . . . .
D
Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws . . .
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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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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome To My Home!"
B
Zev exclaimed when he opened the Door, "Welcome to my home!"
C
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home!"
D
Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "welcome to my home!"

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