Speaking and Listening: Effective Group Discussions

Question 1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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My sister, who is a waitress at Billy’s Big Burger Shack, is sixteen years old.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a restrictive phrase?

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The window in the living room provides the best natural sunlight.

Question 3

Read the sentence.Theodore Roosevelt the twenty-sixth president of the United States was the youngest president to ever hold office.

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Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was the youngest president to ever hold office.

Question 4

Which sentence contains an underlined restrictive clause?

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The store allowed the items that were purchased less than thirty days ago to be returned.

Question 5

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Charles Dickens was a British author who wrote Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.

Question 6

Read the sentence.Christopher Columbus born in Genoa never did reach mainland North America.

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The phrase “born in Genoa” should be set off with commas.

Question 7

Read the sentence.The college cafeteria, which is free for all full-time faculty, is a popular and safe environment for students to study.

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which is free for all full-time faculty

Question 8

Read the sentence.Students who purchase parking spots are able to park in the lot closest to the entrance.

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restrictive clause.

Question 9

Which sentence contains a nonrestrictive clause that is punctuated correctly?

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My boss, who was recently promoted again, is great at motivating her employees.

Question 10

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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One play that I would like to read is Julius Caesar.

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