Sentence Fluency

Question 1

Read the paragraph.[1] Subir 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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sentence 4

Question 2

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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Each sentence begins with the subject.

Question 3

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

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Marina, an excellent basketball player.

Question 4

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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On April 19, 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty and five months later, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris and British troops left New York City in November.

Question 5

Which is an example of a sentence fragment?

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Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, which was published in 1776.

Question 6

Read the information below.ØErin enjoys dancingØErin’s favorite dance is the Lindy HopWhich is the best way to combine this information into a grammatically correct sentence?

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Erin enjoys dancing, and her favorite dance is the Lindy Hop.

Question 7

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fused sentence

Question 8

Which of the following is written correctly?

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

Question 10

Read the paragraph.[1] Thomas Paine, a pivotal figure in the American Revolution, was born in Britain in 1737. [2] When he was in his mid-thirties, he met Benjamin Franklin in London. [3] Franklin helped Paine move to Philadelphia, where he pursued a career in journalism, he became the editor of Pennsylvania Magazine. [4] In 1776, Paine authored a pro-independence pamphlet called Common Sense, which was widely read throughout the colonies.Which sentence should be revised to improve this paragraph’s sentence fluency?

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sentence 3

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