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Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses Answers

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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.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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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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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?

A
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 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 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 statements describe characteristics of a nonrestrictive clause? Select three options.

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 commas normally used? Select three options.

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 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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Which examples correctly use colons? Select two options.

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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