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