Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using commas?

• A. The students visited the museum which was filled with fascinating artifacts.
• B. The students visited the museum, which was filled with fascinating artifacts.
• C. The students visited the museum which, was filled with fascinating artifacts.

Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using commas?

• A. The dog, wagging its tail excitedly, greeted its owner at the door.
• B. The dog wagging its tail excitedly greeted its owner at the door.
• C. The dog wagging its tail excitedly, greeted its owner at the door.

Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using dashes?

• A. The unexpected thunderstorm, a sudden downpour, soaked everyone at the park.
• B. The unexpected thunderstorm a sudden downpour soaked everyone at the park.
• C. The unexpected thunderstorm – a sudden downpour – soaked everyone at the park.

Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using dashes?

• A. Our dog - who is 9 months old - bites on everything
• B. Our dog, who is 9 months old bites on everything
• C. Our dog who is 9 months old - bites on everything

Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using parentheses?

• A. The historical novel which was set in ancient Rome was a great read.
• B. The historical novel, which was set in ancient Rome, was a great read.
• C. The historical novel (which was set in ancient Rome) was a great read.

Which sentence CORRECTLY punctuates the nonrestrictive element by using parentheses?

• A. The team, which had five players, won the championship game.
• B. The team (which had five players) won the championship game.
• C. The team which had five players won the championship game.

Which phrase correctly punctuates the underlined section in the sentence?

I am afraid of two things—storms—and loud noises.

• two things storms—and—loud noises

• two things—storms and loud noises

• two things storms—and—loud noises

• correct

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To inform the reader about a specific topic

• To persuade the reader to agree with the writer's viewpoint

• To entertain the reader with a humorous story

• To describe a personal experience in detai

What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To make the essay more interesting to read

• To entertain the reader with anecdotes (notes)

• To provide background information on the topic

• To support the writer's claims and make them more convincing

Why is it important to address counterarguments in an argumentative essay?

• To strengthen your argument and recognize the opposing views

• To confuse the reader and make them question their own beliefs

• To show that the writer is biased and only cares about their own opinion

• To make the essay longer and more complex