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L3a. Expand Sentences Assessment

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12 questions

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

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

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

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

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Determine which sentence could be expanded for further clarification:

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

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

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

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

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

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Select the sentence that could be expanded for better understanding:

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

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Expanding sentences always makes your writing too lengthy and unnecessary.

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

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Expanding sentences only means adding adjectives and adverbs.

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