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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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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 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.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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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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Read the two sentences.I cannot wait to see this movie. The main character is played by my favorite actress.

A
My favorite actress is in this movie, and I cannot wait to see it.
B
My favorite actress, who plays the main character, is in this movie and I cannot wait to see it.
C
I cannot wait to see this movie because the main character is played by my favorite actress.
D
I cannot wait to see this movie and the main character is played by my favorite actress.
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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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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.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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Which combines these two sentences to express the same idea? Select three answers.

A
Our cat, Margo, disappeared for two days last week, and she came back with six baby kittens.
B
Margo, our cat, had six baby kittens after she disappeared for two days last week.
C
After disappearing for two days last week, our cat, Margo, came back with six baby kittens.
D
Margo, our cat, had six baby kittens, but they disappeared for two days after she came back.
E
Six baby kittens disappeared for two days last week after our cat, Margo, came back.

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