Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

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?

Read the paragraph.Each year, though different, is also the same. In spring, the sun comes out, green things begin to shoot up from the brown soil, and people begin to smile again. In summer, the days are long, the gardens are a riot of color, and people are relaxed and casual. In fall, the days shorten, the leaves turn and start to fall, and people welcome the warmth of a pullover and a jacket. In winter, the nights are long, the trees are bare, and people shiver, longing for the sun.

Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Select two options.We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year.For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).My sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, English, and biology).The student body voted to select (the person) who would get the Best Teacher award.(When he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient.

Which sentence uses dashes correctly?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Read the paragraph.(1) Outside, the snow hit the ground with a faint tapping; inside, the heater came on with a distant roar. (2) Outside, the wind howled through the big oak; a log snapped in the fireplace. (3) Outside, footsteps crunched hurriedly past the window; inside, the cat stretched and purred. (4) Outside, an owl hooted softly; inside, a page turned.