ACHS 11th Grade Editing and Mechanics Learning Check 6
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15 questions
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Which of the following alternatives would NOT be an acceptable replacement to the underlined portion?The book is essentially fantasy—the characters mainly consist of hobbits, dwarves, elves, orcs, and wizards.
Which of the following alternatives would NOT be an acceptable replacement to the underlined portion?
The book is essentially fantasy—the characters mainly consist of hobbits, dwarves, elves, orcs, and wizards.
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
My little brother being third in his class of 60 students.
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
My little brother being third in his class of 60 students.
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Which sentence exhibits proper parallelism?
Which sentence exhibits proper parallelism?
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He was irritated when he heard the news from his bandmate—the record company didn’t sign their band.Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable replacement?
He was irritated when he heard the news from his bandmate—the record company didn’t sign their band.
Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable replacement?
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
Finally one of the other players catching on, making irregular runs down the field, the equivalent in movement of a Jackson Pollock painting.
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
Finally one of the other players catching on, making irregular runs down the field, the equivalent in movement of a Jackson Pollock painting.
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
For example, at a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, work would be interrupted by frequent water breaks if archaeologists had to work in the sun, using shade tents, they can work for much longer without breaks.
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
For example, at a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit, work would be interrupted by frequent water breaks if archaeologists had to work in the sun, using shade tents, they can work for much longer without breaks.
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To avoid being late for her flight, Sheila allotted an extra hour wisely in case of traffic.
The best placement for the underlined word would be:
To avoid being late for her flight, Sheila allotted an extra hour wisely in case of traffic.
The best placement for the underlined word would be:
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One of his improvements was for tools a storage shed in the backyard.
The best placement for the underlined word would be:
One of his improvements was for tools a storage shed in the backyard.
The best placement for the underlined word would be:
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Three days ago he sat in a park with a man who was sketching flowers in a lilac shirtwith colored pencils.
The best placement for the underlined portion would be:
Three days ago he sat in a park with a man who was sketching flowers in a lilac shirt
with colored pencils.
The best placement for the underlined portion would be:
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
The oval-shaped, white lace cloth was placed in the middle of the table.
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
The oval-shaped, white lace cloth was placed in the middle of the table.
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Which sentence has correct parallelism?
Which sentence has correct parallelism?
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
There seemed to be a low humming noise coming from that closet!
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
There seemed to be a low humming noise coming from that closet!
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Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
He found the award-winning soup to be to salty, to meaty and to rich, for his liking.
Which option is correct for the underlined portion?
He found the award-winning soup to be to salty, to meaty and to rich, for his liking.
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When Uncle Tommy plays his guitar and everyone sings.
When Uncle Tommy plays his guitar and everyone sings.
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Rewrite the following sentence to show correct parallel structure:
Employees likes bosses who are intelligent, act honestly, and kind.
Rewrite the following sentence to show correct parallel structure:
Employees likes bosses who are intelligent, act honestly, and kind.