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Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A
Marco rode to school on his bicycle this morning, he arrived an hour early.
B
Marco, who enjoys riding his bicycle to school, arrived just before the bell today.
C
Marco rode to school on his bicycle on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
D
Marco, who rode to school on his bicycle this morning, arrived an hour early.
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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?

A
I decided to read the Declaration of Independence. I am quite interested in history.
B
I am interested in the Declaration of Independence. I decided to study history.
C
History interests me. I decided to read the Declaration of Independence.
D
History interests me. The Declaration of Independence is something I decided to read.
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Which of the following is written correctly?

A
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.
B
In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, it was formally adopted by Congress on July 4 of that year.
C
In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence that was formally adopted by Congress on July 4 of that year.
D
In June 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, it was formally adopted by Congress; on July 4 of that year.
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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?

A
Erin enjoys dancing, and her favorite dance is the Lindy Hop.
B
Erin enjoys dancing, her favorite dance is the Lindy Hop.
C
Erin, who enjoys dancing, her favorite dance is the Lindy Hop.
D
Erin, enjoys dancing and her favorite dance is the Lindy Hop.
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Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

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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.
B
On April 19, 1783, the US Congress ratified a preliminary peace treaty, and the Treaty of Paris followed about five months later.
C
On September 3, 1783, the US and Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, and two months later, British troops left New York City.
D
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.
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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?

A
In early June 1776, Jefferson began writing, and he took three weeks to finish the first draft.
B
Jefferson, who began writing in early June 1776, took three weeks to finish the first draft.
C
The first draft, which Jefferson began writing in early June 1776, took him three weeks.
D
Jefferson took three weeks to finish the first draft, which he began writing in early June 1776.
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Which of the following is a sentence fragment?

A
Marina is a fast runner and a skilled basketball player.
B
Marina, an excellent basketball player.
C
Marina has very strong basketball skills.
D
Marina, a great basketball player, scored 26 points today.
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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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sentence fragment
B
fused sentence
C
simple sentence
D
comma splice
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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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