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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.
B
Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.
C
The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.
D
Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.
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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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Read the sentence.Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

A
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
B
Eliana Rodriguez, who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher because she gives engaging lectures.
C
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology is my favorite teacher because, she gives engaging lectures.
D
Eliana Rodriguez who teaches biology, is my favorite teacher, because, she gives engaging lectures.
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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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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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Read the sentence.I am interested in drawing, painting, and make sculpture. Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
I am interested in drawing, to paint, and to make sculptures.
B
I am interested in drawing, painting, and to make sculptures.
C
I am interested in drawing, painting, and making sculptures.
D
I am interested in drawing, paint, and make sculptures.
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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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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
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.Nia, my best friend, scored the winning goal.Which is the best revision of the sentence?

A
Nia my best friend scored the winning goal.
B
Nia, my best friend scored the winning goal.
C
Nia my best friend, scored the winning goal.
D
no change

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