Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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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.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 is written correctly?

A
The, local market, has the freshest produce and meats in town.
B
Takeko, a painting student offered to help with a sculpting demonstration.
C
The store offers, many products, which can be personalized with your initials.
D
Sarah, Matt's wife, works as a business software developer.
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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 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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Read the sentence.Jalen picked up his camera and began taking pictures of the majestic mountains and the magnificent sunset.Which elements of this sentence are parallel?

A
“mountains” and “magnificent”
B
“camera” and “taking pictures”
C
“picked up” and “taking”
D
“majestic mountains” and “magnificent sunset”
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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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Read the sentence.Kyle thought that he would go to the job interview, that he would talk about his previous experience, and that the manager’s questions would be answered by him.To correct the error in parallel structure, replace the underlined portion with [BLANK] .

A
“that the questions answered would come from the manager”
B
“that the manager’s questions would be answered”
C
“that he would answer the manager’s questions”
D
“that he would answer the questions by the manager”
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Which is the best use of punctuation?

A
Joel and Lisette went (to the museum) to see an exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts.
B
Sandy, a wayward puppy, was taken in and adopted by a loving family.
C
Our National Parks are (beautiful places) to appreciate the many landmarks in our country.
D
Please refrain from talking—during the movie as to not disturb the patrons.
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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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