Sentence Fluency - Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is written correctly?

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B: In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, and it was formally adopted by Congress on July 4 of that year.

Question 2

Which of the following is written correctly?

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C: In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, and it was formally adopted by Congress on July 4 of that year.

Question 3

Read the sentences. [1] Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was published in 1776. [2] The Revolutionary war began that same year. Which is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

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A: Thomas Paine’s  Common Sense  was published in 1776, and the Revolutionary War began that same year.

Question 4

Read the sentences. There were five original Iroquois Nations. In the early 1700s, the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth. Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?

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B: There were five original Iroquois Nations; in the early 1700s, the Tuscarora joined the Confederacy as the sixth.

Question 5

Read the paragraph. [1] Juwan really enjoys baking. [2] He makes the most delicious plum tarts. [3] His tarts always have a perfect flaky crust. [4] Learning how to bake from a master chef in Paris is one of his dreams. Which sentence in the paragraph is structured differently than the others?

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D: sentence 4

Question 6

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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A: In 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, British troops left New York City, and George Washington resigned as commander.

Question 7

Read the sentences. [1] I am interested in history. [2] I decided to read the Declaration of Independence. Which of the following options shows the best revisions of sentences 1 and 2 to create sentence variety without combining the sentences?

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A: History interests me. I decided to read the Declaration of Independence.

Question 8

Read the paragraph. [1] Cory tried out for his school play, Rumors, by Neil Simon. [2] Cory got the part of “Ken.” [3] Cory attended rehearsal every day after school, and he practiced his lines every night. [4] Cory was fantastic on opening night. [5] Cory made the audience laugh! Why does this paragraph lack sentence variety?

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B: Each sentence begins with the subject.

Question 9

Read the sentences. [1] Sameer took a deep breath, straightened his tie, and turned the doorknob. [2] Despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview and had thought through each potential question. Which is the best way to rewrite sentence 2?

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A: Despite his nerves, he was ready for his first interview; he had thought through each potential question.

Question 10

Read the sentences. [1] Sameer took a deep breath, straightened his tie, and turned the doorknob. [2] Despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview and had thought through each potential question. Which is the best way to rewrite sentence 2?

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C: Despite his nerves, he was ready for his first interview; he had thought through each potential question.

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