C11.4 Post-test / Varying Sentence Structure

Identify the answer that combines the sentences to give the ideas in both sentences equal importance. She lost 50 pounds. She looked better than she had in years.

She lost 50 pounds and looked better than she had in years.

Identify the answer that logically combines the two​ sentences, making the second idea more important. You were out. I did the dishes.

When you were​ out, I did the dishes.

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? She craved​ chocolate, and ordered the hot fudge sundae. Because she craved​ chocolate, she ordered the hot fudge sundae.

added introductory words or phrases

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? She was a hard​ worker, and she accomplished a great deal. Because she was a hard​ worker, she accomplished a great deal.

added introductory words or phrases

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? I think she was kidding. She must be​ kidding!

changed to a​ question, exclamation, or command

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? Judy is the one to ask. Is Judy the one to​ ask?

changed to a​ question, exclamation, or command

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? ​ It's very warm in here. ​Boy, it's hot in​ here!

changed to a​ question, exclamation, or command

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? The cashier accepted my check reluctantly. ​Reluctantly, the cashier accepted my check.

moved a word or words in the sentence around

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? This year she turns​ 30, I think. I think she turns 30 this year.

moved parts of the sentence around

Which option was used to revise this ​sentence? He was very happy to be chosen. Was he ever happy to be chosen.

reversed the order of subject and verb