Conjunction Junction
Which sentence correctly uses a coordinating conjunction to combine two independent clauses?
A. The students reviewed their notes, but they struggled with the assessment.
B. The students reviewed their notes but, they struggled with the assessment.
C. The students reviewed their notes, although they struggled with the assessment.
D. The students reviewed their notes, they struggled with the assessment.
A. The students reviewed their notes, but they struggled with the assessment.
Which sentence contains a dependent clause that has been incorrectly written as a complete sentence?
A. The students completed the assignment before the bell rang.
B. Although the instructions were clearly explained.
C. The students reviewed their answers and submitted their work.
D. The teacher collected the assignments after class.
B. Although the instructions were clearly explained.
Which sentence contains an unnecessary shift in verb tense?
A. The students entered the classroom and opened their notebooks.
B. The teacher explained the directions and answered questions.
C. The students completed their essays and submit them before the deadline.
D. The principal announced the winners and congratulated them.
C. The students completed their essays and submit them before the deadline.
Which revision eliminates unnecessary repetition? 'The volunteers worked together collaboratively to organize the event.'
A. The volunteers worked collaboratively together to organize the event.
B. The volunteers collaborated to organize the event.
C. The volunteers worked together and collaborated to organize the event.
D. The volunteers organized the event by working collaboratively together.
B. The volunteers collaborated to organize the event.
Which statement is the strongest argumentative claim?
A. Community celebrations take place in many towns.
B. Some community celebrations include parades and festivals.
C. Local governments should support community celebrations because these events strengthen relationships and encourage civic participation.
D. People have different opinions about community celebrations.
C. Local governments should support community celebrations because these events strengthen relationships and encourage civic participation.
Which revision correctly combines the sentences while showing cause and effect? 'The committee postponed the event. Several volunteers were unavailable.'
A. The committee postponed the event, several volunteers were unavailable.
B. The committee postponed the event because several volunteers were unavailable.
C. The committee postponed the event, but several volunteers were unavailable.
D. The committee postponed the event, and several volunteers were unavailable.
B. The committee postponed the event because several volunteers were unavailable.
Which revision best corrects the run-on sentence? 'The students analyzed the evidence they developed a stronger argument.'
A. The students analyzed the evidence, they developed a stronger argument.
B. The students analyzed the evidence and developed a stronger argument.
C. The students analyzed the evidence they, developed a stronger argument.
D. The students analyzed the evidence, developing a stronger argument they did.
B. The students analyzed the evidence and developed a stronger argument.
Which verb correctly completes the sentence? 'Although Jordan initially doubted her abilities, she eventually ___ confidence through consistent practice.'
A. gains
B. gained
C. gaining
D. will gain
B. gained
Which revision improves clarity without changing the meaning? 'Due to the fact that several students were absent, the teacher made the decision to postpone the presentation.'
A. Several students were absent, and the presentation was something the teacher postponed.
B. The teacher postponed the presentation because several students were absent.
C. The teacher decided that the presentation was postponed for reasons involving attendance.
D. The presentation was postponed due to the fact that students were absent.
Reveal answer Copy question
B. The teacher postponed the presentation because several students were absent.
Which sentence provides the strongest evidence to support the claim that schools should expand access to arts education?
A. Some students enjoy drawing and painting during their free time.
B. A school district's evaluation found that students participating in arts programs demonstrated measurable growth in creative problem-solving skills.
C. Many schools offer music, theater, and visual arts courses.
D. Arts education has existed in schools for many years.
B. A school district's evaluation found that students participating in arts programs demonstrated measurable growth in creative problem-solving skills.
Which revision best combines the sentences while preserving their relationship? 'The researchers collected additional data. They could not confirm their original hypothesis.'
A. The researchers collected additional data, they could not confirm their original hypothesis.
B. The researchers collected additional data because they could not confirm their original hypothesis.
C. The researchers collected additional data, yet they could not confirm their original hypothesis.
D. The researchers collected additional data, so they could not confirm their original hypothesis.
C. The researchers collected additional data, yet they could not confirm their original hypothesis.
Which sentence correctly combines the ideas while emphasizing the purpose of the students' actions? 'The students reviewed their essays. They wanted to strengthen their arguments.'
A. The students reviewed their essays, they wanted to strengthen their arguments.
B. The students reviewed their essays although they wanted to strengthen their arguments.
C. The students reviewed their essays so that they could strengthen their arguments.
D. The students reviewed their essays, but they wanted to strengthen their arguments.
C. The students reviewed their essays so that they could strengthen their arguments.
Which revision corrects the unnecessary tense shift? 'The researchers collected data from several sources and then compares their findings with previous studies.'
A. The researchers collect data from several sources and then compared their findings.
B. The researchers collected data from several sources and then compared their findings with previous studies.
C. The researchers collected data from several sources and then will compare their findings.
D. The researchers had collected data from several sources and then compares their findings.
B. The researchers collected data from several sources and then compared their findings with previous studies.
Which detail best supports the claim that extracurricular activities help students develop leadership skills?
A. Many schools offer extracurricular activities throughout the year.
B Some extracurricular activities require students to stay after school.
C. Students participate in different clubs based on their interests.
D. Students who organize club events learn to delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, and manage deadlines.
D. Students who organize club events learn to delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, and manage deadlines.
Which sentence most effectively introduces a counterargument to the claim that schools should require community service?
A. Community service teaches students responsibility and compassion.
B. Schools should encourage students to volunteer whenever possible.
C. Critics argue that mandatory community service places additional pressure on students who already have demanding schedules.
D. Students can volunteer at shelters, libraries, and community centers.
C. Critics argue that mandatory community service places additional pressure on students who already have demanding schedules.
Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction to express contrast?
A. The evidence was convincing, so the jury questioned its reliability.
B. The evidence was convincing, and the jury questioned its reliability.
C. The evidence was convincing although the jury questioned its reliability.
D. The evidence was convincing, the jury questioned its reliability.
C. The evidence was convincing although the jury questioned its reliability.
Which revision best corrects the sentence while preserving the relationship between ideas? 'The author introduced a counterargument, she failed to provide evidence that challenged it.'
A. The author introduced a counterargument, she failed to challenge it with evidence.
B. The author introduced a counterargument but, failed to provide evidence against it.
C. The author introduced a counterargument, but she failed to provide evidence that challenged it.
D. The author introduced a counterargument although, she failed to challenge it.
C. The author introduced a counterargument, but she failed to provide evidence that challenged it.
Which sentence correctly uses past perfect tense to show that one action was completed before another past action?
A. By the time the debate began, the students prepared their arguments.
B. By the time the debate began, the students have prepared their arguments.
C. By the time the debate began, the students had prepared their arguments.
D. By the time the debate begins, the students had prepared their arguments.
C. By the time the debate began, the students had prepared their arguments.
A paragraph explains that organizing a community event requires extensive planning and that volunteers may be difficult to recruit. Which sentence best follows and supports these ideas?
A. Community events often include music, food, and entertainment.
B. Volunteers sometimes participate in events held during different seasons.
C. As a result, organizers may need to take on additional responsibilities when too few volunteers are available.
D. Many communities have celebrated holidays for generations.
C. As a result, organizers may need to take on additional responsibilities when too few volunteers are available.
Which sentence provides the strongest rebuttal to this counterargument? 'Some argue that community celebrations waste public money that could be used for more important needs.'
A. Community celebrations are enjoyable, and many people like attending them.
B. Although these events require funding, they can strengthen local businesses and community relationships, making carefully planned investments worthwhile.
C. People have celebrated together for many years.
D. Some celebrations cost more than others, depending on
B. Although these events require funding, they can strengthen local businesses and community relationships, making carefully planned investments worthwhile.
Which revision best combines the ideas while showing that one event occurred despite another? 'The debate team prepared extensively. The team struggled to respond to unexpected questions.'
A. The debate team prepared extensively, so the team struggled to respond to unexpected questions.
B. The debate team prepared extensively, and the team struggled to respond to unexpected questions.
C. The debate team prepared extensively because the team struggled to respond to unexpected questions.
D. The debate team struggled to respond to unexpected questions although it had prepared extensively.
D. The debate team struggled to respond to unexpected questions although it had prepared extensively.
Which revision most effectively combines the sentences while maintaining clarity and showing an unexpected outcome? 'The committee carefully reviewed every proposal. The committee could not reach a unanimous decision.'
A. The committee carefully reviewed every proposal, the committee could not reach a unanimous decision.
B. The committee carefully reviewed every proposal, so it could not reach a unanimous decision.
C. The committee carefully reviewed every proposal, yet it could not reach a unanimous decision.
D. The committee carefully reviewed every proposal because it could not reach a unanimous decision.
C. The committee carefully reviewed every proposal, yet it could not reach a unanimous decision.
Which revision most accurately communicates the sequence of events? 'The committee approved the proposal after members reviewed the evidence and discussed possible concerns.'
A. The committee approves the proposal after members reviewed the evidence and discussed concerns.
B. The committee had approved the proposal after members review the evidence.
C. The committee approved the proposal after members had reviewed the evidence and discussed possible concerns.
D. The committee will approve the proposal after members had reviewed the evidence.
C. The committee approved the proposal after members had reviewed the evidence and discussed possible concerns.
Which revision best improves the precision and conciseness of this sentence? 'The committee members made the decision to completely eliminate all unnecessary and unneeded requirements from the application process.'
A. The committee members decided to remove unnecessary requirements from the application process.
B. The committee members made a decision to eliminate all the unnecessary and unneeded requirements.
C. The committee members completely eliminated and removed requirements from the process.
D. The committee members made the final decision to eliminate all requirements from the application process.
A. The committee members decided to remove unnecessary requirements from the application process.
Which conclusion most effectively reinforces an argument that historical objects and family heirlooms should be preserved?
A. Historical objects can be found in museums, antique shops, and private homes.
B. Some people prefer modern objects, while others enjoy collecting antiques.
C. Preserving historical objects protects more than physical possessions; it allows future generations to understand the experiences, traditions, and identities that shaped their communities.
D. Old objects may require special care, and some can become valuable over time.
C. Preserving historical objects protects more than physical possessions; it allows future generations to understand the experiences, traditions, and identities that shaped their communities.