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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

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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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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
B
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe (tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce).
C
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe: tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
D
I need to buy these ingredients for the recipe- tofu, peanuts, and fish sauce.
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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.

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We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year.
B
For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).
C
My sister has homework for three classes tonight (math, English, and biology).
D
The student body voted to select (the person) who would get the Best Teacher award.
E
(When he made the hot chocolate) my brother left out the most important ingredient.
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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.
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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What is the best definition of an appositive?

A
a nonrestrictive phrase that modifies a noun
B
a clause that modifies or explains a noun
C
a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun
D
a noun clause that restricts the meaning of a noun
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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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Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.to emphasize particular informationto introduce a list of words or phrasesto set off introductory words or phrasesto indicate the importance of certain ideasto set off nonessential elements containing commas

A
to emphasize particular information
B
to introduce a list of words or phrases
C
to set off introductory words or phrases
D
to indicate the importance of certain ideas
E
to set off nonessential elements containing commas
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Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

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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.
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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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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Read the sentence.The children, who were lucky, received presents.Which statement accurately describes the sentence?

A
The sentence includes a restrictive clause.
B
The sentence has an appositive that is essential for understanding.
C
The sentence contains a non-restrictive appositive.
D
The sentence describes exactly which children received presents.

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