Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language

Question 1

Her porcelain doll, a rare collector’s item, was sold at auction.

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B: nonrestrictive

Question 2

Which sentences contain relative clauses? Check all that apply.Palm trees, which grow in warm climates, typically have large leaves.My brother bought me a laptop that has a built-in camera.The painting, one of many owned by French monarchs, is in the museum.The guide who led us through the canyon was very friendly.The cavern with the largest stalagmite is the one I want to visit.

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A: Palm trees, which grow in warm climates, typically have large leaves.; B: My brother bought me a laptop that has a built-in camera.; D: The guide who led us through the canyon was very friendly.

Question 3

The camp I attended last summer is in the Adirondack Mountains.

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A: that

Question 4

Their latest album, a fun and catchy collection, lacks the complexity of their early work.

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B: a fun and catchy collection

Question 5

Which sentence includes a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?

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C: We ate pistachio ice cream—which is my favorite—and played laser tag.

Question 6

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.Jaden’s favorite fruits are: bananas, apples, and grapes.There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming.I plan to invite: Maya, Randi, and Asher to my birthday party.She enjoys reading many kinds of books; graphic novels, fantasy novels and mysteries.Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

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B: There were several activities offered at the park: hiking, rock-climbing, and swimming.; E: Makoto told me she has visited three countries: India, Peru, and Germany.

Question 7

Decide whether each sentence below is punctuated correctly. Use the drop-down menus to indicate which revisions, if any, are necessary. | The American author, Harper Lee, published only one novel. | An African grey parrot my pet bird won first prize in the pet show. | Jerome’s brother, a sophomore at my school, is running for student council.

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A: remove both commas

Question 8

Which sentences are punctuated correctly? Check all that apply.My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.My friend Ray a figure skater would like to learn to play chess.Javier made a sculpture out of seashells, that he found on the beach.The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.The winning dog which is a collie completed the course in only twelve seconds.

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A: My science teacher, who is new to my school, is encouraging me to enter the science fair.; D: The roses that I planted in my garden have not yet bloomed.

Question 9

When you go to the supermarket, please buy eggs, milk, pears, and carrots.

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C: no revision needed

Question 10

Chris went to Seattle to visit his aunt, a professional chef.

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B: nonrestrictive

Word Meaning in the Preface to A Dictionary of the English Language Answers

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