Using Clauses

1. Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate this sentence?

• A. We all went to the pool. Tony didn't want to go, but Pat talked him into it.

• B. We all went to the pool Tony didn't want to go, but Pat talked him into it.

• C. We all went to the pool, Tony didn't want to go; but Pat talked him into it.

• D. We all went to the pool; Tony didn't want to go; but Pat talked him into it.

Answer explanation

Choice A is correct because it properly separates the two independent clauses with a period, making the sentence clear. The other options either lack necessary punctuation or incorrectly join the clauses.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2. Which of the following revisions would NOT be acceptable?

• A. Marley borrowed my history textbook, and she hasn't given it back yet.

• B. Marley borrowed my history textbook, she hasn't given it back yet.

• C. Marley borrowed my history textbook. She hasn't given it back yet.

• D. Marley borrowed my history textbook, yet she hasn't given it back.

Answer explanation

Choice B is not acceptable because it incorrectly uses a comma to connect two independent clauses. It should be a semicolon or a conjunction. The other options correctly use punctuation to separate the clauses.

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3. What is the correct punctuation for this sentence?

• A. (as it is now)

• B. concert, Ashley

• C. concert; Ashley

• D. concert. Ashley

• E. concert, but Ashley

Answer explanation

The correct punctuation is B. 'concert, Ashley' because it uses a comma to directly address Ashley, indicating she is being spoken to. Other options either use incorrect punctuation or change the meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• A. Rob steps backstage and he senses the electric atmosphere among the actors as they prepare for the opening night of My Fair Lady.

• B. Rob steps backstage, and he senses the electric atmosphere among the actors as they prepare for the opening night of My Fair Lady.

• C. Rob steps backstage; and he senses the electric atmosphere among the actors, as they prepare for the opening night of My Fair Lady.

• D. Rob steps backstage, and he senses the electric atmosphere among the actors, as they prepare for the opening night of My Fair Lady.

• E. Rob steps backstage. He senses the electric atmosphere among the actors, as they prepare for the opening night of My Fair Lady.

Answer explanation

Choice B is correct because it properly uses a comma before the conjunction 'and' to connect two independent clauses. The other options either misuse punctuation or create run-on sentences.

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• A. The role which has always been one of Rob’s favorites calls for wit charm and a touch of snobbery.

• B. The role, which has always been one of Rob’s favorites calls for wit, charm, and a touch of snobbery.

• C. The role which has always been one of Rob’s favorites, calls for wit, charm, and a touch of snobbery.

• D. The role, which has always been one of Rob’s favorites, calls for wit, charm, and a touch of snobbery.

• E. The role which has always been one of Rob’s favorites calls for wit, charm, and a touch of snobbery.

Answer explanation

Choice D is correct because it properly uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause "which has always been one of Rob’s favorites" and includes the necessary comma before the conjunction in the list.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• A. The director determined which prop Rob would use on stage.

• B. The director, determined which prop Rob would use on stage.

• C. The director determined, which prop Rob would use on stage.

• D. The director determined which prop, Rob would use on stage.

• E. The director determined which prop; Rob would use on stage.

Answer explanation

Choice A is correct because it properly connects the clauses without unnecessary punctuation. The other options incorrectly use commas or semicolons, disrupting the sentence flow.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7. How would you revise this sentence so that it uses correct punctuation?

• A. Before the curtain rises Rob, Angela, and James have only five minutes to finish costume adjustments.

• B. Before the curtain rises; Rob, Angela, and James have only five minutes, to finish costume adjustments.

• C. Before the curtain rises, Rob, Angela, and James have only five minutes, to finish costume adjustments.

• D. Before the curtain rises, Rob, Angela, and James have only five minutes to finish costume adjustments.

• E. The sentence is correct in its current form.

Answer explanation

Choice D is correct because it properly uses a comma after the introductory phrase "Before the curtain rises" and does not incorrectly place a comma before "to finish costume adjustments."

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

8. How would you revise this sentence so that it uses correct punctuation?

• A. As soon as, Rob sees Angela and James the actors who are playing Eliza and Colonel Pickering, he wishes them luck

• B. As soon as Rob sees Angela and James, the actors who are playing Eliza and Colonel Pickering he wishes them good luck.

• C. As soon as Rob sees Angela and James, the actors, who are playing Eliza and Colonel Pickering, he wishes them good luck.

• D. As soon as Rob sees Angela, and James, the actors who are playing Eliza and Colonel Pickering he wishes them good luck.

• E. The sentence is correct in its current form.

Answer explanation

The original sentence is correct as it properly uses commas to separate the appositive "the actors who are playing Eliza and Colonel Pickering" from the rest of the sentence. Therefore, the correct choice is E.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

9. Which of these dependent clauses could replace the missing noun clause in this sentence?

• A. Who played the lead role

• B. Whoever played the lead role

• C. Whom played the lead role

• D. Whomever played the lead role

• E. Whichever played the lead role

Answer explanation

The correct choice is B. 'Whoever played the lead role' functions as a noun clause, serving as the subject of the sentence. The other options either misuse pronouns or do not form a proper noun clause.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

10. Which of these dependent clauses could replace the missing noun clause in this sentence?

• A. where props were placed on set.

• B. when props were placed on set.

• C. what props were placed on set.

• D. which props were placed on set.

• E. All of the above

Answer explanation

All options (A, B, C, D) can function as noun clauses, providing different types of information about the props on set. Therefore, the correct answer is E. All of the above.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B