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L3a. Expand Sentences Assessment

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Question 1
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Which option expands the sentence 'She runs' to make it clearer?

Question 2
2.

The sentence 'I ate lunch' is simple and lacks interest. How can it be expanded?

Question 3
3.

How can 'The dog sleeps' be expanded to increase reader/listener interest?

Question 4
4.

Which improvement makes the sentence 'The star shines' more stylish?

Question 5
5.

Determine which sentence could be expanded for further clarification:

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It’s very hot.
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The desert's heat was unbearable.
He is a fast runner.
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He races swiftly like a gazelle.
She is sad.
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She couldn't hold back her tears.
Question 6
6.

Identify the sentence that could be expanded to pique reader interest:

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I read the letter.
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I read the mysterious, unmarked letter.
He painted a masterpiece.
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He meticulously crafted a stunning masterpiece.
She ate her dinner.
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She savored every bite of her delightful dinner.
Question 7
7.

Choose the sentence that, when expanded, can enhance the stylistic element:

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The car broke down.
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Tears cascaded down Helen's face like a river.
Helen is crying.
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My room was an explosion of clothes, books, and toys.
My room is messy.
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The once reliable car gave a sputter and died.
Question 8
8.

Select the sentence that could be expanded for better understanding:

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He enjoyed the movie.
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He was completely engrossed in the spellbinding movie.
They cleaned the house.
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They scrubbed and polished until the house gleamed.
She finished the book.
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She turned the last page of the riveting novel.
Question 9
9.

Expanding sentences always makes your writing too lengthy and unnecessary.

Question 10
10.

Adding detail to a sentence can enhance the meaning and make it more interesting for the reader.

Question 11
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Expanding sentences only means adding adjectives and adverbs.

Question 12
12.

Expanded sentences typically provide more information and can improve the style of your writing.