Read the paragraph.[1] Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. [2] Jefferson began writing in early June of 1776, and he took three weeks to finish the first draft. [3] The delegates of the Second Continental Congress reviewed the document during the last week of June.Which is the best way to revise sentence 2 to improve sentence variety in the paragraph?

In early June 1776, Jefferson began writing, and he took three weeks to finish the first draft.

Jefferson, who began writing in early June 1776, took three weeks to finish the first draft.

The first draft, which Jefferson began writing in early June 1776, took him three weeks.

Jefferson took three weeks to finish the first draft, which he began writing in early June 1776.

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Read the paragraph. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was born in Hyde Park, New York. He was the thirty-second president of the United States. He was the only president ever to be elected four times. FDR was the president during the Great Depression and World War II. He was the architect of the New Deal. The New Deal was a domestic program that provided economic relief and significant reforms in industry, finance, and housing. Which is the best way to improve this paragraph’s sentence fluency?

Vary the sentence patterns.

Shorten the sentences.

Correct the sentence fragments.

Fix the comma splice.

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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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?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.

Marina, an excellent basketball player.

Marina has very strong basketball skills.

Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.

Read the paragraph.Dekanawidah wrote the Iroquois Constitution. The document included rules and regulations that related to all different areas of Iroquois life. It described important rituals. Leaders from the Five Nations signed the Constitution. A sixth nation later joined the Confederacy in the early 1700s.Which statement best describes this paragraph?

The paragraph contains sentence variety.

The sentences in the paragraph are structured similarly.

The paragraph contains sentence fragments.

The sentences in the paragraph are complex.

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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.

On April 19, 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty, and the Treaty of Paris followed about five months later.

On September 3, 1783, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, and two months later, British troops left New York City.

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.

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?

I decided to read the Declaration of Independence. I am quite interested in history.

I am interested in the Declaration of Independence. I decided to study history.

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

History interests me. The Declaration of Independence is something I decided to read.

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?

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

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

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

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

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