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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 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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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 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.

A
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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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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Read the sentence.In film production, it is the role of directors to envision the script that tells a story, to develop an artistic lens that enhances their ideas, and guiding the team that will carry out their vision.

A
guiding the team to carry out their vision
B
to guide the team that will carry out their vision
C
guiding the team that is carrying out their vision
D
guides the team that will carry out their vision
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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 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 sentence best uses parallel structure?

A
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia writes, Mary sculpts, and Elizabeth composes.
B
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia writes poetry, Mary sculpts, and Elizabeth composes music.
C
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia is a poet, Mary makes sculptures, and Elizabeth composes music.
D
My sisters are all artistic—Patricia creates poems, Mary creates sculptures, and Elizabeth is a composer.
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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.

A
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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