Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses, Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Words, Phrases, and Clauses - English 4
Read the sentence. My dog Faideaux won the county dog show. What can be concluded about Faideaux?
The speaker has more than one dog.
Which sentences correctly use commas? Select two options.
Washington was a general before becoming president, and Jackson was also a general. After his voyage in 1492, Columbus and his men arrived in what they believed to be Southeast Asia.
Why would dashes be used in a sentence? Select three options.
to emphasize particular information to indicate the importance of certain ideas to set off nonessential elements containing commas
How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure?
to guide the team that will carry out their vision
Read the sentence. In film production, it is the role of directors to envision the script that tells a story, to develop an artistic lens that enhances their ideas, and _guiding the team that will carry out their vision_ How should the underlined section be revised to create parallel structure?
to guide the team that will carry out their vision
Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?
The boss wants to know who can take the late shift tonight, who can open tomorrow morning, and who can work on the holiday.
Which sentence includes a restrictive clause?
The ceramic cups Birgit bought at the garage sale are all chipped.
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Which statements describe characteristics of a restrictive clause? Select three options.
1. It contains a subject and a verb. 2. It is not set apart by punctuation. 3. It is essential to the meaning of the sentence.
Which sentences correctly use parentheses? Select two options.
1. We went to the state fair (held in the state capital) for the first time this year. 2. For my birthday, my parents got me tickets to Hamilton (my favorite musical!).
Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
Sydney draws visitors from all around the world to see its iconic architectural masterpiece—the Sydney Opera House.
What is the best definition of an appositive?
a noun or noun phrase that modifies a noun