Read the excerpt from "Votes for Women," a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.
As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer - and there is no reason why I shouldn't - I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Twain's words?
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As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer . . . I think I'll see women handle the ballot.
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Read the excerpt from "On Women's Right to Vote," an 1873 speech by Susan B. Anthony.
Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to a voice and a vote in making and executing the laws.
Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Anthony's words?
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Our democratic-republican government is based on the idea of the natural right of every individual member thereof to . . . a vote in making and executing the laws.
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Fill in the blanks in order.
Janelle and Marcus and _______ group went to the library to prepare for the presentation, but the specific book they needed wasn't _______.
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their, there
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Read the sentence.
Kari and Misha, who have known each other since first grade are both yearbook editors and photographers.
Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?
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after "grade"
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
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"Coach wants me to organize the team dinner," said Derrick.
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Read the sentence.
Marlena, who enjoys many different subjects, likes history and geography the best.
Which part of the sentence is the nonrestrictive modifier?
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who enjoys many different subjects
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Read the sentence.
Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.
Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?
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Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
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Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?
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Jake, who is twenty-seven, is studying to be a yoga teacher.
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Commas should always be placed around .
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nonrestrictive modifiers
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
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Malia noted, "My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture."
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Read the excerpt from "The Gettysburg Address," Abraham Lincoln's famous speech.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war.
Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Lincoln's words?
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Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation . . . can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war.
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Read the excerpt from "Votes for Women," a speech by Mark Twain from 1901.
I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see that whiplash, the ballot, in the hands of women.
Which quotation correctly uses an ellipsis to shorten Twain's words without changing their meaning?
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I should like to see the time come when women shall help to make the laws. I should like to see . . . the ballot, in the hands of women.
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Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive modifier?
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Jaye, who has three dogs, just adopted a puppy from the shelter.
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Which sentence is written correctly?
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Zev exclaimed when he opened the door, "Welcome to my home."
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Read the sentence.
Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas?
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Ming and her sister, who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
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Read the sentence.
Trayvon, Julie, and Caleb who are members of the drama club, are auditioning for the school musical on Wednesday.
Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?
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after "Caleb"
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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
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Malia noted, "My class traveled to Barcelona to study architecture."
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Throughout "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," Edwards uses imagery in an attempt to make readers feel
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fear about being sent to hell.
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Which statement best describes the thematic difference between "To My Dear Loving Husband" and "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty"?
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Bradstreet's poem praises love between a husband and wife, while Wheatley's poem praises love for a king.
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Which best describes the conclusion of the Declaration of Independence?
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The colonies are no longer loyal to Britain's tyrannical rule.
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Which statement best describes one main idea of Of Plymouth Plantation?
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The journey to Cape Cod was long and difficult for the colonists.
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Which sentence must be revised to eliminate a split infinitive?
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Emily loves to noisily and cheerfully make breakfast for her family each day.
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When a writer does not know who performed the action in a sentence, the writer can still write a grammatically correct sentence by
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using the passive voice.
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Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
We find it easy to tread on and crush a worm that we see crawling on the earth; so it is easy for us to cut or singe a slender thread that anything hangs by; thus easy is it for God when he pleases to cast his enemies down to hell.
What is the denotation of the word "cast" in this excerpt?
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throw with force
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Based on the Declaration of Independence, which statement best describes the founding fathers' view on the role of government?
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Government is necessary in any society to protect the rights of the citizens.
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Read the sentence.
Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees when he was thirty-seven years old in 2011 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Which is the best way to revise this complex sentence?
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In 2011, Derek Jeter notched his 3,000th hit for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. He was thirty-seven years old.
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Read the statement.
The government of England is subjecting the American colonists to laws that take away their unalienable rights.
This statement is the Declaration of Independence's
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minor premise.
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A writer sometimes chooses to end a sentence with a preposition because doing so makes the sentence more .
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clear
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Which slogan best describes the overriding cultural belief expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
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"Unity Against Tyranny"
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Read the excerpt from "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
There will be no end to this exquisite horrible misery.
In this excerpt, what does "exquisite" mean?
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perfect
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