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Which sentence most effectively combines the ideas of surprise and action into a concise statement?
Which sentence most effectively combines the ideas of surprise and action into a concise statement?
- Because she was startled, the can fell from her grasp.
- She was in the process of placing the can, but a sudden noise startled her, and she dropped it.
- She was surprised by the loud sound; consequently, she dropped the can.
- The unexpected noise startled her into dropping the can. (correct)
Which of the following sentences best maintains a clear and logical sequence of events?
Which of the following sentences best maintains a clear and logical sequence of events?
- Having been startled, the can was thrown over her shoulder by her.
- The can, after a shriek and a startle, went over her shoulder.
- Startled by a voice, she shrieked and the can tossed over her shoulder.
- She was startled by a voice, causing her to shriek and toss the can over her shoulder. (correct)
Which sentence uses punctuation to clearly link the cause and effect between being startled and the resulting actions?
Which sentence uses punctuation to clearly link the cause and effect between being startled and the resulting actions?
- She was startled, and as a result, shrieked and tossed the can.
- She was startled: she shrieked and tossed the can. (correct)
- She was startled, so she shrieked and tossed the can.
- She was startled; she then shrieked and tossed it.
Which of the following best utilizes active voice to describe the actions?
Which of the following best utilizes active voice to describe the actions?
In combining the sentences, which choice provides the most vivid imagery of the event?
In combining the sentences, which choice provides the most vivid imagery of the event?
Which of the following options most effectively uses a subordinate clause to combine the sentences, indicating the timing of events?
Which of the following options most effectively uses a subordinate clause to combine the sentences, indicating the timing of events?
Select the sentence that most clearly conveys the immediate reaction to the startling event.
Select the sentence that most clearly conveys the immediate reaction to the startling event.
Which of the following combines the sentences while maintaining the most appropriate tone for a narrative?
Which of the following combines the sentences while maintaining the most appropriate tone for a narrative?
Choose the option that most effectively uses a participle phrase to combine the sentences.
Choose the option that most effectively uses a participle phrase to combine the sentences.
Select the most concise way to express the combined actions and their cause.
Select the most concise way to express the combined actions and their cause.
Flashcards
Sentence Combining
Sentence Combining
Combining sentences to improve clarity and conciseness in writing.
Conjunction
Conjunction
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Relative Pronoun
Relative Pronoun
Introduces a subordinate clause; relates to the main clause's noun or pronoun.
Study Notes
- Question asks for the most effective way to combine sentences 4 and 5.
- Option A: "She was poised to place a can of tomato sauce on its designated shelf, which caused her to shriek and toss the can over her shoulder when a raucous voice from behind startled her."
- Option B: "She was poised to place a can of tomato sauce on its designated shelf, and she was startled by a raucous voice from behind that shrieked and tossed the can over her shoulder."
- Option C: "She was poised to place a can of tomato sauce on its designated shelf when a raucous voice from behind is what startled her and tossing the can over her shoulder, it caused her to shriek."
- Option D: "She was poised to place a can of tomato sauce on its designated shelf when a raucous voice from behind startled her, causing her to shriek and toss the can over her shoulder."
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The question focuses on choosing the most effective way to combine two sentences. Sentence combining improves clarity, conciseness, and flow in writing. The most effective option will typically avoid awkward phrasing or unnecessary repetition.
