1. Which kind punctuation are used to set off nonrestrictive clauses?
(Select two)
A. periods
B. dashes
C. colons
D. parentheses
E. quotes
2. Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause?
A. l like to eat pizza best with extra cheese) while it is hot.
B. The dog--who is black and brown jumped over the fence.
C. My friend watched a movie yesterday--my favorite one.
D. Her (older sister) Mallory has a wonderful singing voice.
3. Why are nonrestrictive clauses used?
A. to complete a sentence
B. to add detail
C. to make a conclusion
D. to ask a question
4.Identify the nonrestrictive clause in the following sentence.
In December--when it gets cold---I like to use a soft, warm blanket
A. In December
B. when it gets cold
C. a soft, warm blanket
D. I like to use
5. How would you rewrite the following sentence so that is has a correct nonrestrictive clause in it?
I always play soccer on Saturday.
A. I always play soccer--my favorite sport on Saturday.
B. I always play soccer my favorite sport (on Saturday).
C. I always play soccer (my favorite sport) on Saturday.
D. I always play soccer--my favorite sport--on Saturday.
here is the answers
1.A and D parentheses and dashes
2.D my friend watched a movie yesterday-my favorite.
3.D to add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence
4.B when it gets cold
5.A I like to play soccer-my favorite sport-on Saturday
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Idk my name is wrong if you are a Connexus student here are your answers and sorry if this is late.
1.Dashes and parentheses
2.My friend watched a movie yesterday- my favorite one
3.To add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence
4.When it gets cold
5.I always play soccer—my favorite sport—on Saturday
Good job idk my name you got them all right except the last one.
you are wrong i got a 1 out of 5
1. Parentheses, dashes
2. My friend watched a movie today- my favorite one
3. to add detail without changing the original meaning of the sentence
4. when it gets cold
5. I always play soccer- my favorite sport- on Saturday
Trust me, I just took it and got 100%. Answers for Parentheses and Dashes Quick Check Unit 9 Lesson 2 Language Arts 6 A Connections Academy!
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