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In yoga class, I stretch my muscles, balance on one foot, and strengthening my core.
Which of the following corrects the phrase in bold to make the structure parallel?
a) a strong core
b) building strength in my core
c) strengthen my core
d) strengthened my core
To make the structure in the sentence parallel, option b) "building strength in my core" would correct the phrase. This option maintains the gerund form of the verbs used for stretching and balancing, making all three elements of the list parallel in structure.
Read the following excerpt from President George W. Bush's "9/11 Address to the Nation." Then, answer the question that follows.
America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened.
What is the effect of the use of parallel structure in the sentence in bold?
a) It creates a joyful tone by repeated phrases with positive connotations.
b) It defines the type of victims of the 9/11 attacks.
c) It elaborates on who the president is praying for.
d) It emphasizes the solidarity of the American people.
The effect of the use of parallel structure in the sentence in bold is d) it emphasizes the solidarity of the American people. By using parallel structure with the phrases "for all those who grieve," "for the children whose worlds have been shattered," and "for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened," the sentence highlights the inclusiveness and unity of the American people in offering prayers and support to those affected by the 9/11 attacks.
Which of the following sentences includes a nonrestrictive clause?
a) Rhaven, who lives down the hall, has a problem with her loud next-door neighbor.
b) The cat that Linh took in off the street changed her life for the better.
c) The charity work that Elvis did was often overlooked by the media.
d) Xander painted a mural and it got him a lot of positive attention.
The sentence that includes a nonrestrictive clause is:
a) Rhaven, who lives down the hall, has a problem with her loud next-door neighbor.
In this sentence, the clause "who lives down the hall" provides additional information about Rhaven but is not necessary to understand the main idea of the sentence. Hence, it functions as a nonrestrictive clause.
Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows.
After an injury, it's important to "RICE" it by doing the following: resting the injured area, applying ice to it, compression socks, and elevating it above the heart.
Which of the following corrects the phrase in bold to make the structure parallel?
a) elastic bandage compression
b) apply compression
c) compress the area
d) compressing the area
To make the structure parallel, option d) "compressing the area" would correct the phrase. This option aligns with the gerund form used for the other actions in the list ("resting," "applying," and "elevating"), ensuring consistency and parallelism in the sentence.
Which of the following is an example of a clause?
a) Doing her physical therapy exercises
b) Lucy on her yoga mat
c) On her mat doing her physical therapy exercises
d) She sat on her yoga mat doing her physical therapy exercises
The example of a clause is:
d) She sat on her yoga mat doing her physical therapy exercises.
This is a complete sentence that contains a subject ("she") and a verb ("sat"), making it a clause. Additionally, it includes the dependent clause "doing her physical therapy exercises" within it.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses parallel structure? Multiple choice.
a) Sienna wanted to bake a cake, so she preheated the oven, measured her ingredients, combined the ingredients according to the recipe, and baked it for 30 minutes.
b) Sienna wanted to bake a cake, so she preheated the oven, measuring her ingredients, combined the ingredients according to the recipe, and baking it for 30 minutes.
c) Sienna wanted to bake a cake, so she preheated the oven, measuring the ingredients is important, combines the ingredients according to the recipe, and baked it for 30 minutes.
d) Sienna wanted to bake a cake, so she preheats the oven, measured her ingredients, combines the ingredients according to the recipe, and baked it for 30 minutes.
The sentence that correctly uses parallel structure is:
a) Sienna wanted to bake a cake, so she preheated the oven, measured her ingredients, combined the ingredients according to the recipe, and baked it for 30 minutes.
In this option, all the actions listed are in the same verb form (past tense), creating parallelism and maintaining consistent grammatical structure throughout the sentence.
What is the best definition of a phrase?
a) A group of words with a subject and a verb; if removed, the sentence meaning is affected.
b) A group of words with a subject and a verb; if removed, the sentence meaning is not affected.
c) A group of words without a subject and a verb; if removed, the sentence meaning is affected.
d) A group of words without a subject and a verb; if removed, the sentence meaning is not affected.
The best definition of a phrase is:
d) A group of words without a subject and a verb; if removed, the sentence meaning is not affected.
A phrase is a group of related words that function together in a sentence but do not express a complete thought. Phrases do not contain both a subject and a verb and can be removed from a sentence without significantly affecting its overall meaning.
What is the best definition of parallel structure?
a) The use of emphasis to highlight a big idea
b) The use of long, rambling sentences to confuse the reader
c) The use of sentences that repeat the same concepts
d) The use of the same patterns of clauses or phrases within a sentence
The best definition of parallel structure is:
d) The use of the same patterns of clauses or phrases within a sentence.
Parallel structure, also known as parallelism, involves using consistent grammatical structures, patterns, or forms within a sentence or a series of sentences. This consistency helps to improve clarity, balance, and readability by creating harmony and symmetry in the sentence.
What is the best definition of a restrictive clause?
a) A clause that adds details within a sentence with the use of a relative pronoun
b) A clause not set apart by commas, not necessary to the meaning of the sentence
c) A clause not set apart by commas, necessary to the meaning of the sentence
d) A clause set apart by commas, not necessary to the meaning of the sentence
The best definition of a restrictive clause is:
c) A clause not set apart by commas, necessary to the meaning of the sentence.
A restrictive clause, also known as an essential clause, provides essential information that is necessary to clarify the intended meaning of the sentence. Restrictive clauses are not set apart by commas and are crucial for understanding the specific identity or characteristics of the noun they modify. Without a restrictive clause, the meaning of the sentence would be significantly altered or incomplete.
Which of the following sentences includes a restrictive clause?
a) Eliana's skin care routine, which was very expensive, is a relaxing part of her day.
b) Joy's new sneakers, which were highly recommended by a friend, gave her much needed foot support.
c) The products that Shannon bought at the zero-waste store helped her reduce her use of plastics.
d) Veronica, who is an old friend of mine, now lives on the other side of the country.
The sentence that includes a restrictive clause is:
c) The products that Shannon bought at the zero-waste store helped her reduce her use of plastics.
In this sentence, the restrictive clause "that Shannon bought at the zero-waste store" provides essential information about the specific products that helped Shannon reduce her use of plastics. The clause is not set apart by commas, indicating its restrictive nature.