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Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Answer 1

Question 1

Which sentence features an introductory clause that explains why the main action happened?

The introductory clause that explains why the main action happened is “Because she took her eyes off the road to answer the phone call” within sentence 4 .

Question 2

What is the function of the introductory word in sentence 2?

The introductory word “meanwhile” in sentence 2 is a transition word of time since it is linking the idea from the previous sentence in a given time.

Question 3

Which sentence features an introductory clause that explains when the main action happened?

The introductory clause that explains when the main action happened is “As she was driving to visit her twin” in sentence 1 since it provides the timeframe for the main event.

Question 4

Which sentence features an introductory phrase that explains why the main action happened?

Already answered in question number 2.

Question 5

The correct option is the last one “Sparky, you are one sweet puppy!” A comma should be used after the word “puppy”

Question 6

Option 2 is the correct one “After six hours, the bright hot sun became unbearable.” In this case, a comma is only needed after the prepositional phrase. No comma should be added when the words “bright” and “hot” are modifying the noun “sun”.

Question 7

Option 2 is the correct one “Under the tree, Angel found three gold coins.” In this case, a comma is only needed after the prepositional phrase. No comma should be added when the words “three” and “gold” are modifying the noun “coins”.

Question 8

Option 3 is the correct one. No comma is needed after the verb “screamed”. No comma should be added when the words “frozen” and “pineapple” are modifying the noun “slushy”.

Question 9

Option 1 is the correct one “School began on a cold September morning.” No comma should be added when the words “cold” and “September” are modifying the noun “morning”.

Question 10

Option 1 is the correct one “She walked down the long winding road.” No comma should be added when the words “long” and “winding” are modifying the noun “road”.