AnswersGA-Literature and Composition IIIBeat Movement Spontaneous Prose

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Read the sentence.The animals' habitat was in the direct path of the forest fire. Which type of phrase or clause is underlined in the sentence?

A
noun phrase
B
verb phrase
C
adjectival clause
D
adverbial clause
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Which is a compound sentence?

A
I managed to complete the task, but I missed the deadline.
B
My brother, who has always played baseball, earned a sports scholarship to college.
C
While studying for the test, Marisa realized she was not prepared.
D
The man who called tonight wants us to hire him to remodel our bathroom.
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Read the sentence.While she slept the alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear.According to The Elements of Style, what is the correct way to revise this sentence?

A
While she slept, the alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear.
B
The alarm kept ringing in Jamie's ear, while she slept.
C
The alarm kept ringing while she slept in Jamie's ear.
D
no change
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Read the sentence.The astronomy club placed the telescope on the tripod and that was their choice.According to The Elements of Style, which sentence is the best revision?

A
It was chosen by the astronomy club to place the telescope on the tripod.
B
The astronomy club chose to place the telescope on the tripod.
C
Placing the telescope on the tripod was chosen by the astronomy club.
D
no change
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Which sentence contains gender-neutral language?

A
The firemen loaded their equipment and started up the ladder.
B
The stewardess helped load passengers onto the plane.
C
A company is looking to replace the chairman of the board.
D
Recycling helps preserve the Earth for all humankind.
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Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a modifier?

A
Passing my driving test on the first attempt would be the highlight of my day.
B
Giving a presentation in front of my class, I suddenly developed severe stage fright.
C
The water saturated the ground, which made it impossible to plant the garden.
D
Dante tolerated his brother's annoying habits during homework time but later studied alone in his room.
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Which sentence contains a verbal phrase acting as a noun?

A
The athletes ran the 500-meter race with ease.
B
Skilled as a baker, Donna embellishes her cakes with handmade fondant.
C
The crowd diffused after the concert ended and the area lights came on.
D
My objective was writing an eloquent speech.
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Which is a complex sentence?

A
The director advised her clients, but they did not always follow her guidance.
B
We drove to the airport and picked up my cousins, after their flight arrived from Toronto.
C
Upon hearing the news, Marianne cried tears of joy, and Sean hugged his mother.
D
The administration made drastic changes, but the employees ignored the new instructions.
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Read the sentence.Conservationists are considering urban runoff and they are tracking population growth but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.According to The Elements of Style, what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

A
Conservationists are considering urban runoff and they are tracking population growth, but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
B
Conservationists are considering urban runoff, and they are tracking population growth but, the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
C
Conservationists are considering urban runoff, and they are tracking population growth, but the magnitude of the situation has not been determined.
D
no change
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According to The Elements of Style, which answer choice is consistent with Strunk's rules?

A
Use of passive voice should be discarded.
B
Revise writing to omit needless words.
C
Use of the Oxford comma is not preferred.
D
Write short sentences that contain few details.

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