Mastering English Conventions in Writing

Identify the sentence that correctly uses parallel structure.

• The pigs in "Animal Farm" are intelligent, manipulative, and they are power-hungry.

• The pigs in "Animal Farm" are intelligent, manipulative, and power-hungry.

• The pigs in "Animal Farm" are intelligent, manipulative, and they have a hunger for power.

• The pigs in "Animal Farm" are intelligent, manipulative, and they are hungry for power.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates correct punctuation.

• In "Animal Farm" the pigs' leadership is questioned by the other animals.

• In "Animal Farm," the pigs' leadership is questioned by the other animals.

• In "Animal Farm" the pigs leadership is questioned by the other animals.

• In "Animal Farm," the pigs leadership is questioned by the other animals.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select the sentence that correctly uses capitalization.

• The novel "animal farm" is a satire on totalitarian regimes.

• The novel "Animal Farm" is a satire on totalitarian regimes.

• The novel "Animal farm" is a satire on totalitarian regimes.

• The novel "animal Farm" is a satire on totalitarian regimes.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• The animals in "Animal Farm" work hard, are loyal, and they are hopeful.

• The animals in "Animal Farm" work hard, are loyal, and hopeful.

• The animals in "Animal Farm" work hard, are loyal, and they hope.

• The animals in "Animal Farm" work hard, are loyal, and have hope.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence with correct spelling.

• The animals' rebellion was a simbol of their discontent.

• The animals' rebellion was a symbol of their discontent.

• The animals' rebellion was a symbal of their discontent.

• The animals' rebellion was a symboll of their discontent.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation.

• "Animal Farm" is a novel by George Orwell; it is a political allegory.

• "Animal Farm" is a novel by George Orwell, it is a political allegory.

• "Animal Farm" is a novel by George Orwell: it is a political allegory.

• "Animal Farm" is a novel by George Orwell it is a political allegory.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct capitalization.

• The character Napoleon in "animal farm" represents a dictator.

• The character Napoleon in "Animal Farm" represents a dictator.

• The character napoleon in "Animal Farm" represents a dictator.

• The character napoleon in "animal farm" represents a dictator.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• The story of "Animal Farm" is both entertaining and it is thought-provoking.

• The story of "Animal Farm" is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

• The story of "Animal Farm" is both entertaining and it provokes thought.

• The story of "Animal Farm" is both entertaining and provoking thought.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Identify the sentence with correct spelling.

• The pigs' inteligence allowed them to manipulate the other animals.

• The pigs' intelligence allowed them to manipulate the other animals.

• The pigs' inteligance allowed them to manipulate the other animals.

• The pigs' intellagence allowed them to manipulate the other animals.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses punctuation.

• The themes of "Animal Farm" include power, corruption, and betrayal.

• The themes of "Animal Farm" include power corruption and betrayal.

• The themes of "Animal Farm" include power; corruption, and betrayal.

• The themes of "Animal Farm" include power: corruption, and betrayal.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B