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Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Many people are squeamish around, insects, and rodents.
B
Our instructor taught us techniques (to help us) master welding.
C
Upon hearing her diagnosis, she was filled with one emotion: relief.
D
The children in her afterschool class tend to be immature (and silly).
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Pole vaulting—and shot put—are Olympic track and field events.
B
The Industrial Revolution (a period between 1750 and 1850) brought many changes to manufacturing.
C
Students will study economics, and history throughout the course.
D
The show (was a spectacular event) that people will remember for many subsequent years.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Karina, the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
B
Karina the new student body president, was previously the class treasurer.
C
Karina, the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
D
Karina the new student body president was previously the class treasurer.
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Read the sentence.Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition.Which is the best revision of this sentence?

A
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races (but the one he had trained for the hardest) was the 400-meter competition.
B
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but the one he had trained for the hardest (was the 400-meter) competition.
C
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races but (the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition).
D
Mustufa ran the 100-meter and 200-meter races (but the one he had trained for the hardest was the 400-meter competition).
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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

A
Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and writing a book.
B
Jonah has two ultimate goals: becoming a published columnist and to write a book.
C
Jonah’s two ultimate goals are to become a published columnist and writing a book.
D
Jonah’s two ultimate goals are becoming a published columnist and to write a book.
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Read the sentence.The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case in the hopes of winning the trial.Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury (it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case) in hope of winning the trial.
B
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury—it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case—in hope of winning the trial.
C
The lawyer presented a clear argument to the jury, it was unbelievable how influenced they were by his case, in hope of winning the trial.
D
no change
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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

A
Jalen folded the application, placing it in the envelope.
B
Jalen folded the application and placed it in the envelope.
C
Jalen, folding the application, placed it in the envelope.
D
Jalen folded the application and placing it in the envelope.
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Which sentence contains parallel structure?

A
Derrick’s sister was proud that her big brother coached her soccer team.
B
Derrick coached his sister’s soccer team and managed his brother’s baseball team.
C
Derrick had managed his brother’s baseball team for the past three seasons.
D
Derrick was a great older brother, helping to coach his siblings’ sports teams each season.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
I wrote a letter (to the mayor) asking for increased funding for our schools.
B
Earning a spot on the football team (which has won the championship the last two years) is quite an accomplishment.
C
Martin a safe driver was able to pass his driving test on the first attempt.
D
A new bakery, and coffee shop, will open on campus next fall in time for the start of the new fall semester.
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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
B
My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.
C
My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.
D
My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).

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