Writing SOL Review

Which sentence is correctly punctuated to include the appositive phrase?

• I ate an entire pint of my favorite ice cream, which is caramel salted pretzel crunch, before going to bed.
• I ate an entire pint of my favorite ice cream, which is caramel salted pretzel crunch before going to bed
• I ate an entire pint of my favorite ice cream which is caramel salted pretzel crunch, before going to bed
• I ate an entire pint of my favorite ice cream--that is caramel salted pretzel crunch--before going to bed

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

The colors, sounds, and pageantries of the various countries coming together for a single event was truly inspirational.

What change, if any, should be made to the underlined word in the sentence?

• change was to is

• change was to were

• leave as is

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

This helpful workshop will be a worthwhile experience for both new gardeners and experienced gardeners which are new to the area.

What word would correctly replace the underlined word in the sentence?

• that
• those
• who
• whom

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

These leaders will not lecture instead, they will lead small groups in hands-on demonstrations.

What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?

• lecture instead
• lecture, instead
• lecture; instead,
• lecture...instead

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

The workshop will take place next Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the public library conference room. A light lunch is provided.

How should the underlined part of the sentence be revised to maintain correct verb tense?

• will have been
• had to be
• has been
• will be

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

We are very proud of our school we would like to give you a glimpse into the academic lives of our students.

What is the best way to correct this sentence?

• as it is written

• We are very proud of our school; and we would like to give you a glimpse into the academic lives of our students.

• We are very proud of our school; We would like to give you a glimpse into the academic lives of our students

• We are very proud of our school, and we would like to give you a glimpse into the academic lives of our students

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

Every junior at Kellam HS should bring his or her Chromebook to SOL testing on Tuesday and Wednesday

What is the correct way to punctuate the underlined part of the sentence?

• their

• its

• leave as is

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

• Then we, will know that we have voted for and elected the right person for the job.
• Then we will know that we have voted for, and elected the right person for the job.
• Then we will know that we have voted for, and elected, the right person for the job.
• Then we will know, that we have voted for and elected, the right person for the job.

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.L.11-12.2

Ambition is the final book of every author, the final page of every book, the final word of the final page, and the final letter in the final word.

Which stylistic effect does the author use in this sentence to capture the attention of the reader?

• juxtaposition

• parallel structure

• inverted word order

• varied sentence length

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

• My cousin struggled not only with chemistry, but biology was difficult for him too.
• The winter weather is seldom as pleasant in Buffalo as Atlanta.
• My art teacher believes that artistic skill is more a matter of seeing clearly than drawing well.
• The principal tried to ensure that appointed committee members were representative of the student body and their opinions reflect those of the student body

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CCSS.L.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.4