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Sometimes hyphens are used to link words that work together to modify a single noun. These linked words are called

A
compound modifiers.
B
nonrestrictive elements.
C
independent clauses.
D
restrictive elements.
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When separating items in a list, a writer should

A
end the list with a colon.
B
separate the items with colons.
C
add a comma after the “and” before the last item.
D
add a comma before the “and” before the last item.
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Read the sentence.We’re performing a scene from my favorite book (the second in the trilogy).

A
The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
B
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.
C
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.
D
The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
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When a descriptive word, phrase, or clause is essential to the meaning of a sentence, that element is

A
dependent.
B
independent.
C
nonrestrictive.
D
restrictive.
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Which types of punctuation can be used to set off a nonrestrictive element in a sentence? Select 3 options.commasdasheshyphensparenthesesquotation marks

A
commas
B
dashes
C
hyphens
D
parentheses
E
quotation marks
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Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?

A
My favorite foods include tamales- chicken and beef chimichangas.
B
One day, I hope to own a car, a house, and a boat.
C
The farm we visited grew vegetables; fresh herbs; and flowers.
D
For the camping trip, we packed a water bottle a nylon tent, and a fishing pole.
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Read the sentence.We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds: walnuts and pecans.

A
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries; chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
B
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries: and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter: and fudge; or almonds: walnuts: and pecans.
C
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge, or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
D
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries; cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips; peanut butter; and fudge; or almonds; walnuts; and pecans.
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A list should be introduced with a colon when the list is preceded by

A
a strong opinion.
B
a complete thought.
C
a dependent clause.
D
a descriptive phrase.
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Read the sentence.We’re not sure if the tickets are for the preview night, the opening night, this weekend or next week.

A
Both commas should be deleted.
B
There should be a colon after “for.”
C
The commas should be replaced by semicolons.
D
There should be a comma after “weekend.”
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Read the passage.Hanna and Ai-Lin had to wait in line for three hours to buy concert tickets. Then, they had to park a mile away and wait for forty five minutes to get into the stadium. Over one thousand people attended the concert!

A
“three hours.”
B
“a mile.”
C
“forty five.”
D
“one thousand.”

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