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comma
B
hyphen
C
period
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semicolon
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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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Read the sentence.I spend about half my time, he spends two thirds of his time, and she spends a quarter, or maybe a third, of her time on research.

A
I spend about-half my time, he spends two thirds of his time, and she spends a quarter, or maybe a third, of her time on research.
B
I spend about half my time, he spends two-thirds of his time, and she spends a quarter, or maybe a third, of her time on research.
C
I spend about half my time, he spends two thirds of his time, and she spends a quarter, or maybe a-third, of her time on research.
D
I spend about half my time, he spends two thirds of his time, and she spends a quarter, or maybe-a-third, of her time on research.
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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.”
5

When items in a list already contain commas, the writer should separate the items in the list using

A
commas.
B
hyphens.
C
periods.
D
semicolons.
6

Read the sentence.Michael Jordan, the basketball player, won six championships for the Chicago Bulls.

A
an independent clause.
B
a nonrestrictive phrase.
C
a restrictive phrase.
D
a dependent clause.
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A writer should hyphenate a compound modifier that

A
contains an adverb ending in -ly.
B
comes after the noun it modifies.
C
comes before the noun it modifies.
D
contains an adjective ending in -ive.
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Which lists are punctuated correctly? Select 3 options.

A
The students competing in the debate were from schools in: Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Santa Fe, NM.
B
The plant came in three varieties: yellow, pink, and white flowers; orange, pink, and yellow flowers; and plain white flowers.
C
I arranged my schedule so that I have study hall first thing in the morning on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.
D
We had a hard time picking between soccer, field hockey and tennis, so we decided to play all three.
E
Because Shira could sing, dance, and act, she decided to audition for the school’s annual spring musical.
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Read the sentence.My brother who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.

A
My brother: who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.
B
My brother; who is a superb actor; will audition tomorrow for a film role.
C
My brother who is a superb actor, will audition tomorrow for a film role.
D
My brother—who is a superb actor—will audition tomorrow for a film role.
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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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