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Read the sentence.Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.According to The Elements of Style, what is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

A
Jesse felt irritable overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
B
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed, and frustrated as he entered the building.
C
Jesse felt irritable, overwhelmed and frustrated as he entered the building.
D
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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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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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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
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Which is a compound-complex sentence?

A
While they were walking on campus, Dwayne admired the buildings, and Michelle imagined attending classes in this beautiful place.
B
Daily exercise is beneficial to your health, therefore you must take several precautions to avoid injuries.
C
Our experienced tour guide, who grew up in the area, directed us toward some amazing local scenes.
D
The electronic merchandise was defective, as it had been severely damaged during shipment.
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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
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According to The Elements of Style, which sentence is written in active voice?

A
The acceptance speech was given by the award winners.
B
The pennants were won by the championship team.
C
A memorable evening was had by all who attended the event.
D
The workers took precautions while digging along power lines.

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