The following paragraph shows excellent sentence variety.The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some native American art.  They found some excellent examples of soapstone carvings.  They couldn't find a dealer selling any of the woven wall hangings they wanted.  They were very disappointed when they left Anchorage empty-handed. Blank 1 Question 17Other small stores lined both sides of the street for the next few blocks, and Jim quickly scanned the names on the storefronts nearby.

Too much repetition can be lulling at best and irritating at worst.Question 1Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 2Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textWhich paragraph uses good sentence variation?Paragraph #1The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some Native American art. In Anchorage stores, they found some excellent examples of soapstone carvings. But they couldn't find a dealer selling any of the woven wall hangings they wanted. They were very disappointed when they left Anchorage empty-handed.Paragraph #2The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some Native American art, such as soapstone carvings and wall hangings. Anchorage stores had many soapstone items available. Still, they were disappointed to learn that wall hangings, which they had especially wanted, were difficult to find. Sadly, they left empty-handed.Question 2Select one:a.2b.None of thesec.1Clear my choiceQuestion 3Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIdentify the following sentence as simple, complex, or compound: We must repair the dam, or the water will flood our village.Question 3Select one:a.Compoundb.Complexc.SimpleClear my choiceQuestion 4Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIn its simplest form, an English sentence has two parts: a subject and a verb that express a complete thought when they are together.Question 4Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 5Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textGood writers draw upon a variety of sentence lengths and structures.Question 5Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 6Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIdentify the following sentence as simple, compound, or complex: Either the engine starts, or we will remain here all day.Question 6Select one:a.Simpleb.Complexc.CompoundClear my choiceQuestion 7Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textWhat is one of the four basic sentence patterns?Question 7Select one:a.Small Sentenceb.Compound Sentencec.Objective Sentenced.Intrusive SentenceClear my choiceQuestion 8Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIdentify the following sentence as simple, complex, compound, or compound-complex: In the storm I threw snowballs at four high school boys.Question 8Select one:a.Complexb.Simplec.Compoundd.Compound-complexClear my choiceQuestion 9Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textDo not vary sentence openings.Question 9Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 10Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textVary the rhythm of a paragraph by alternating short and long sentences.Question 10Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 11Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIdentify the type of dependent clause in the following sentence: Your brother said you haven't slept in two or three days.Question 11Select one:a.Adjective clauseb.Noun clausec.Adverb clauseClear my choiceQuestion 12Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textA clause is the combination of a subject and a verb.Question 12Select one:TrueFalseQuestion 13Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textWhat is one of the four basic sentence patterns?Question 13Select one:a.Noble Sentenceb.Simple Sentencec.Detail Sentenced.Topic SentenceClear my choiceQuestion 14Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIdentify the type of dependent clause in the following sentence: When the leaves begin to fall, we will harvest the last of our pumpkins.Question 14Select one:a.Adjective clauseb.Adverb clausec.Noun clauseClear my choiceQuestion 15Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textWhich paragraph uses good sentence variation?Paragraph #1There are a lot really good blues guitarists have all had the last name King. They are named Freddie King and Albert King and B.B. King. The name King must make a bluesman a really good bluesman. The bluesmen named King have all been very talented and good guitar players. The claim that a name can make a guitarist good may not be that far-fetched.Paragraph #2Many really good blues guitarists have all had the last name King. Some famous ones are Freddie King and Albert King and B.B. King. The name King must make a bluesman a really good bluesman. So far, the bluesmen named King have all been very talented and good guitar players. The claim that a name can make a guitarist good may not be that far-fetched.Question 15Select one:a.None of theseb.2c.1

Directions for questions 9 to 11: There are two blanks in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given below each sentence, choose the pair that fills the blanks most appropriately.The pilgrim found it ______ to live simply under trees as instructed by his guru but had to seek shelter at night in cheap hotel rooms where he had to bargain quite hard in order to be quoted a ______ priceunreasonable . . . felicitouspractical . . . negligibleimpossible . . . reasonableamenable . . . frugal

HideQuestion 16Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIn the bold selection, what corrections, if any, need to be made?Although the site is smaller then others, it's known for its compelling content.Question 16Select one:a.than others it'sb.than others itsc.than others, it'sd.correct as isClear my choiceQuestion 17Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textThe following paragraph shows excellent sentence variety.The Winslow family visited Canada and Alaska last summer to find some native American art.  They found some excellent examples of soapstone carvings.  They couldn't find a dealer selling any of the woven wall hangings they wanted.  They were very disappointed when they left Anchorage empty-handed. Blank 1 Question 17Other small stores lined both sides of the street for the next few blocks, and Jim quickly scanned the names on the storefronts nearby. Blank 2 Question 17Question 18Not yet answeredFlag questionTipsQuestion textIn the bold text, what corrections, if any, need to be made?Her sports interests complemented Nathans, so the partnership seemed like a natural fit.Question 18Select one:a.Nathans sob.Nathan's, soc.correct as isd.Nathan's so

Which item is the best example of an artifact from the passage that reveals something about Mr. Johnson?Mr. Johnson's office stretched out in front of us. On a sturdy oak desk, a book titled Aviation for Beginners was so worn that the cover was about to fall off. Sunlight poured into the office through huge windows that made the glaze of the hardwood chairs gleam like chocolate.A.The chairsB.The deskC.The sunlightD.The book

What is the central idea of paragraphs 1–3?ResponsesThe author and her family live in a city with many healthy green trees that provide shade.The author and her family live in a city with many healthy green trees that provide shade.The author found out that the city has a Parks & Recreation Department that takes care of trees.The author found out that the city has a Parks & Recreation Department that takes care of trees.The author and her brother grew concerned about a neighborhood tree that appeared to be dying.The author and her brother grew concerned about a neighborhood tree that appeared to be dying.The author decided that she wanted to become involved in the Neighborhood Tree Inventory Project.