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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

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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.

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It creates an ironic tone through repetition.
B
It emphasizes the cyclical nature of the year.
C
It makes the text seem more orderly and scientific.
D
It calls attention to similarities between the seasons.
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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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Which examples correctly use colons? Select two options.I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bacon.To whom it may concern: These islands are on the tour: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.Let’s all welcome Dimas Guzman: tonight’s winner.We visited: France, Belgium, and Germany.

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I need to buy: milk, eggs, and bacon.
B
To whom it may concern:
C
These islands are on the tour: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
D
Let’s all welcome Dimas Guzman: tonight’s winner.
E
We visited: France, Belgium, and Germany.
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When are commas normally used? Select three options.after introductory phrases and clausesaround restrictive phrases and clausesaround nonrestrictive phrases and clausesbefore the conjunction joining independent clausesbefore the conjunction introducing a dependent clause

A
after introductory phrases and clauses
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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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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Which sentence includes a restrictive clause?

A
I often see my middle school English teacher shopping at the mall.
B
The English novelist Charles Dickens also wrote plays and articles.
C
The ceramic cups Birgit bought at the garage sale are all chipped.
D
American literature, which we study in 11th grade, is my favorite subject.
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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.
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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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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