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Writing Coherent Sentences Answers

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Read the sentence.If you start to feel hungry, fix yourself a snack.

A
simple sentence.
B
compound sentence.
C
complex sentence.
D
compound-complex sentence.
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Read the sentence.Brad and Alicia says they are available to babysit on Friday night.

A
The subject and verb do not agree.
B
The modifier and object do not agree.
C
It contains a dangling modifier.
D
It contains a vague pronoun.
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vague pronoundangling modifiersubject without a verbverb without a subject

A
vague pronoun
B
dangling modifier
C
subject without a verb
D
verb without a subject
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Read the sentence.There is a swimming pool in our backyard, but it contains no water.

A
simple sentence.
B
compound sentence.
C
complex sentence.
D
compound-complex sentence.
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Read the sentence."Relax,” said my tennis coach. "Your opponent is well trained, but she is no match for your powerful and accurate serve.”

A
relax
B
said
C
opponent
D
powerful
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Read the paragraph.(1) Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. uses repetition to give his speech rhythm and momentum. (2) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase which is used many times in his speech. (3) "Let freedom ring” is a phrase that leads to an exciting conclusion.

A
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used in his speech because it is an exciting conclusion.
B
Many times the phrase “Let freedom ring” is used to lead to an exciting conclusion.
C
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase, and it is used to lead to an exciting conclusion many times.
D
“Let freedom ring” is a phrase that is used many times to lead to an exciting conclusion.
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Read the sentence.We knew Algerlynn must be angry because her features darkened and her speech became abrupt.

A
mad
B
furious
C
mean
D
unhappy
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Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

A
Hungry after practice, the team gobbled up their sandwiches.
B
Looking through his backpack, Tyler finally spotted his calculator.
C
After trying the new recipe, chicken pizza tasted delicious.
D
With a sigh of exhaustion, Mrs. Granger put her feet up.
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Choose the pronoun that replaces the underlined word correctly.

A
they
B
them
C
their
D
there
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Read the sentence.My father, an electrical engineer, patiently explained the confusing material in my science textbook.

A
appositive phrase.
B
absolute phrase.
C
restrictive clause.
D
independent clause.
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Read the sentence.The planet Jupiter, named for the king of the Roman gods, has rings composed of dust particles ejected during impact with incoming comets and asteroids.

A
Jupiter and Roman
B
rings and dust
C
composed and ejected
D
named and during
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Which are examples of complex sentences? Select three answers.

A
I love all kinds of seafood, but shrimp is my favorite.
B
Before you eat the sandwich, please cut it in half.
C
Carl needs to find his cell phone, or he may borrow mine.
D
When we are ready to leave, we will send you a text message.
E
If she starts to get warm, Janna will turn on the air conditioner.
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Read the sentence.Pet canaries need large cages, wooden perches, some fresh water, and keep out of cold.

A
large cages
B
wooden perches
C
some fresh water
D
keep out of cold
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A
difficult
B
vivid
C
lovely
D
simple
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Which sentences must be revised to correct vague pronouns? Select three answers.

A
They say strange things happen during a full moon.
B
Phil visited Uncle James shortly after his vacation.
C
I talked to my teacher and she agreed to postpone the exam.
D
After her accident, Julie helped Lian fix her broken-down bike.
E
We took Grandma to the museum to celebrate her recovery.
F
Before Tara’s recital, Jemma wished her good luck.

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