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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

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Read the sentence. Determine if the appositive is restrictive or nonrestrictive based on punctuation.My dog Zeus won at the county dog show.What can be concluded about Zeus?

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Zeus is the speaker’s only dog, because Zeus is a restrictive appositive.
B
The speaker owns more than one dog, because Zeus is a restrictive appositive.
C
Zeus is the speaker’s only dog, because Zeus is a nonrestrictive appositive.
D
The speaker owns more than one dog, because Zeus is a nonrestrictive appositive.
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Which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? Select three options.It is set off by commas.It contains a subject and a verb.It is not set apart by punctuation.It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.It adds nonessential information to the sentence.

A
It is set off by commas.
B
It contains a subject and a verb.
C
It is not set apart by punctuation.
D
It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
E
It adds nonessential information to the sentence.
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When are colons used? Select three options.A colon separates clauses in a series.A colon signals that a list follows. A colon appears in 12-hour time notations.A colon is used after an introductory phrase.A colon follows the greeting in a formal letter.

A
A colon separates clauses in a series.
B
A colon signals that a list follows.
C
A colon appears in 12-hour time notations.
D
A colon is used after an introductory phrase.
E
A colon follows the greeting in a formal letter.
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Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

A
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
B
The boss wants to know who wants the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and if you will work on the holiday.
C
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday. ✓ Correct
D
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and which of us wants to work on the holiday.
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When are commas normally used? Select three options.after introductory phrases and clauses ✓ Correctaround restrictive phrases and clausesaround nonrestrictive phrases and clausesbefore the conjunction joining independent clausesbefore the conjunction introducing a dependent clause

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after introductory phrases and clauses ✓ Correct
B
around restrictive phrases and clauses
C
around nonrestrictive phrases and clauses
D
before the conjunction joining independent clauses
E
before the conjunction introducing a dependent clause
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In a sentence, what is parallel structure?

A
the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
B
the use of the same sentence structure in every sentence in a paragraph
C
the use of consistent patterns that keep the elements in a series in the same form
D
the use of two or more independent clauses joined by a comma and a conjunction
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Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

A
Uluru is also known as Ayers Rock—it is a large sandstone formation in central Australia. ✓ Correct
B
Australia is home to­ some unusual animals such as kangaroos—wallabies—koalas—kookaburras.
C
Ballaratone is of the centers of the 19th-century Australian gold rush and gold is still being mined—today.
D
Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House.
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The children, who were lucky, received presents.

The sentence includes a restrictive clause.
Option
The sentence has an appositive that is essential for understanding.
Option
The sentence contains a non-restrictive appositive.
Option
The sentence describes exactly which children received presents.
Option
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Which statements describe characteristics of a nonrestrictive clause? Select three options.It is set off by commas.It contains a subject and a verb.It is not set apart by punctuation.It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.It adds nonessential information to the sentence.

A
It is set off by commas.
B
It contains a subject and a verb.
C
It is not set apart by punctuation.
D
It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
E
It adds nonessential information to the sentence.

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