PARCC Sentence Flow 3

Question 1

Which sentence corrects the comma splice? "The bell rang, students rushed out."

Accepted Answer

The bell rang, and students rushed out.

Answer

Adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma fixes the splice.

Question 2

Which transition best signals an added idea?

Accepted Answer

In addition,

Answer

"In addition" introduces supporting or extra information.

Question 3

Which sentence is a fragment?

Accepted Answer

Running quickly down the hallway.

Answer

It lacks a subject and a complete verb, so it is not a full sentence.

Question 4

Which revision best combines: "Maria studied all night. Maria passed the exam."

Accepted Answer

Because Maria studied all night, she passed the exam.

Answer

Subordination with "because" shows the cause-and-effect relationship clearly.

Question 5

Which word makes this list parallel? "He enjoys reading, writing, and ___."

Accepted Answer

drawing

Answer

"Drawing" matches the -ing form of the other list items.

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