English II MAAP Prep

Jerry’s son however; is very fond of that particular bat, since he has hit at least eight home runs with it.

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• son, however

• son; however,

• son, however,

In the late 1950s, writers challenged the government with they’re own fiction—which had been very straightforward up until then—with politically active science fiction and fantasy. 

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• their 

• there

• his or her own 

The work of Nina Simone, a revolutionary in the music industry, is an example of how much artistically talent, songwriting, and an ear for arrangement can create an inspirational legacy.

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• how many artistic

• how artistic

• the artistic

This is why algebra is a continually problem for me.

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• continuously

• continue

• continual

Many people in America are going out for fondue, one of the country’s fastest-growing social events.

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• country’s fastly growing

• countries fastest-growing

• countries’ fastest-growing

Throughout the decades, a variety of fashions and designers’ of outfits have graced the covers of high-end magazines. 

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• designers

• designer’s

• those with designs

“You have plenty of tools in your workshop,” my neighbor told me calmly. “Please return mine.”
I always end up in this awkward situation—embarrassedly giving back someone else’s tool.

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• elses’

• elses

• else

After a while, Mitchell realized he no longer needed his: cell phone, battery-powered fan, or laptop out in the woods.

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• needed his 

• needed, his

• needed the following: his 

Afterwards, Lucia realized she had been wrong and still needed her: mother’s guidance, the physical therapist, and the will to better herself. 

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• needed some:

• needed, her

• needed her 

Coming close to the base of the cliff, Jacob took off his black-and-white backpack; opened it; and pulled out his camping gear.

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• backpack opened it,

• backpack, opened it;

• backpack, opened it,