Weekly Quizizz 1/27- 1/31

Which sentence correctly uses commas to punctuate the nonrestrictive element about Jane Goodall's work?

• Jane Goodall, who is a renowned primatologist, studied chimpanzees in Tanzania.

• Jane Goodall who is a renowned primatologist studied chimpanzees in Tanzania.

• Jane Goodall, who is a renowned primatologist studied chimpanzees in Tanzania.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add nonrestrictive information about Jane Goodall's book.

• Jane Goodall's book My Life With the Chimpanzees (published in 1996) is a fascinating read.

• Jane Goodall's book My Life With the Chimpanzees published in 1996 is a fascinating read.

• Jane Goodall's book My Life With the Chimpanzees, published in 1996 is a fascinating read.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes to include nonrestrictive information about Jane Goodall's early life.

• Jane Goodall—born in London—developed a love for animals at a young age.

• Jane Goodall born in London—developed a love for animals at a young age.

• Jane Goodall—born in London, developed a love for animals at a young age.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause about Jane Goodall's research?

• Jane Goodall's research, which began in the 1960s, changed how we view chimpanzees.

• Jane Goodall's research which began in the 1960s, changed how we view chimpanzees.

• Jane Goodall's research, which began in the 1960s changed how we view chimpanzees.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Select the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to provide additional information about Jane Goodall's education.

• Jane Goodall (who did not have a formal degree at first) was determined to study chimpanzees.

• Jane Goodall who did not have a formal degree at first was determined to study chimpanzees.

• Jane Goodall, who did not have a formal degree at first was determined to study chimpanzees.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses dashes to add nonrestrictive information about Jane Goodall's achievements.

• Jane Goodall—who received numerous awards—has inspired many.

• Jane Goodall who received numerous awards—has inspired many.

• Jane Goodall—who received numerous awards has inspired many.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to include a nonrestrictive element about Jane Goodall's influence?

• Jane Goodall, an advocate for conservation, has influenced many people.

• Jane Goodall an advocate for conservation, has influenced many people.

• Jane Goodall, an advocate for conservation has influenced many people.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses to add nonrestrictive information about Jane Goodall's discoveries.

• Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees use tools (a groundbreaking finding).

• Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees use tools a groundbreaking finding.

• Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees use tools, a groundbreaking finding.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select the sentence that correctly uses dashes to provide additional information about Jane Goodall's fieldwork.

• Jane Goodall's fieldwork—conducted in Gombe Stream National Park—was revolutionary.

• Jane Goodall's fieldwork conducted in Gombe Stream National Park—was revolutionary.

• Jane Goodall's fieldwork—conducted in Gombe Stream National Park was revolutionary.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.8.2A

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off a nonrestrictive clause about Jane Goodall's impact.

• Jane Goodall's impact, which extends beyond primatology, is immense.

• Jane Goodall's impact which extends beyond primatology, is immense.

• Jane Goodall's impact, which extends beyond primatology is immense.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C