AnswersPBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1001370_English 3_S2_2015Trifles: The Rise of Modern Feminism on the Stage, Part 2

Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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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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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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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.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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Which sentence is written correctly?

A
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
B
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman, wore the finest dresses from Paris.
C
Mrs. Ellis, a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
D
Mrs. Ellis a petite woman wore the finest dresses from Paris.
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Which sentence contains parallel elements?

A
Carina thought the rolling thunder was so frightening.
B
Carina thought the rolling thunder sounded like small explosions.
C
Carina could hear the rolling thunder and the howling winds.
D
Carina could hear the rolling thunder as the sky grew darker.
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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 is written correctly?

A
Kellen—who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
B
Kellen who graduated with honors—will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
C
Kellen, who graduated with honors, will study microorganisms, sensory neurons, and potential energy.
D
Kellen, who graduated with honors will study microorganisms—sensory neurons, and potential energy.
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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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