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Nonrestrictive Elements and Parallel Structure Answers

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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 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
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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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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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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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 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 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 contains parallel structure?

A
Mekhi was finally finished with his chemistry homework.
B
Mekhi finished his chemistry homework before basketball practice.
C
Mekhi spent three hours finishing his chemistry homework.
D
Mekhi finished his chemistry homework and then finished his essay.
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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
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