Read this example of incorrect sentence structure.Heavy, black clouds rushing in from the horizon.Which revision corrects the sentence?
Read the sentence.The English novelist Virginia Woolf, who pioneered the use of stream of consciousness in fiction, was a prolific writer, and the influence of her fiction and nonfiction on her contemporaries was both powerful and pervasive.Which statements best describe this sentence? Select three options.It is a complex sentence.It contains a restrictive clause.It is a compound-complex sentence.It contains a nonrestrictive clause.It links three clauses to add variety to a text.
Read the sentence.The garden was enclosed by tall stone walls, which blocked out the noise and bustle of the city.Which statement best explains how the underlined clause conveys meaning?
Read the sentence.On days when I go jogging in the morning, my mind seems to process ideas faster, and my mood is more positive.How does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence?
Read the paragraph.There are two main kinds of winter storms involving snow. A large amount of falling snow is called a snowstorm. Then, there is the blizzard. A blizzard is a very violent storm. It features extreme cold, strong winds, and low visibility.What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage to add variety to the paragraph?
Which examples are simple sentences? Select three options.A favorite book genre can tell you a lot about a person if you look closely. Reading novels is one of the greatest pleasures in my life.Reading books can take you places that you have never been before.Some call reading fantasy and science fiction a form of escapism.One of the best ways to learn about history is by reading historical novels.
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