AnswersISA English 11 ALanguage: Sentence Fluency

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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?

A
Despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview although he had thought through each potential question.
B
Despite his nerves; he was ready for his first interview, and had thought through each potential question.
C
Despite his nerves he was ready for his first interview, had thought through each potential question.
D
Despite his nerves, he was ready for his first interview; he had thought through each potential question.
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Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number XIII, by Thomas Paine.“Never, I say, had a country so many openings to happiness as this. Her setting out in life, like the rising of a fair morning, was unclouded and promising. Her cause was good. Her principles just and liberal. Her temper serene and firm. Her conduct regulated by the nicest steps, and everything about her wore the mark of honor.”Which statement best describes this excerpt?

A
Most of the sentences contain comma splices.
B
It consists mostly of run-on sentences.
C
Most of the sentences have a similar structure.
D
It consists mostly of sentences with varied structures.
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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?

A
sentence 1
B
sentence 2
C
sentence 3
D
sentence 4

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