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In yoga class, I stretch my muscles, balance on one foot, and strengthening my core.
Which of the following corrects the phrase in bold to make the structure parallel?
a) a strong core
b) building strength in my core
c) strengthen my core
d) strengthened my core
To make the structure in the sentence parallel, option b) "building strength in my core" would correct the phrase. This option maintains the gerund form of the verbs used for stretching and balancing, making all three elements of the list parallel in structure.
Read the following excerpt from President George W. Bush's "9/11 Address to the Nation." Then, answer the question that follows.
America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism. Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened.
What is the effect of the use of parallel structure in the sentence in bold?
a) It creates a joyful tone by repeated phrases with positive connotations.
b) It defines the type of victims of the 9/11 attacks.
c) It elaborates on who the president is praying for.
d) It emphasizes the solidarity of the American people.
The effect of the use of parallel structure in the sentence in bold is d) it emphasizes the solidarity of the American people. By using parallel structure with the phrases "for all those who grieve," "for the children whose worlds have been shattered," and "for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened," the sentence highlights the inclusiveness and unity of the American people in offering prayers and support to those affected by the 9/11 attacks.
Which of the following sentences includes a nonrestrictive clause?
a) Rhaven, who lives down the hall, has a problem with her loud next-door neighbor.
b) The cat that Linh took in off the street changed her life for the better.
c) The charity work that Elvis did was often overlooked by the media.
d) Xander painted a mural and it got him a lot of positive attention.
The sentence that includes a nonrestrictive clause is:
a) Rhaven, who lives down the hall, has a problem with her loud next-door neighbor.
In this sentence, the clause "who lives down the hall" provides additional information about Rhaven but is not necessary to understand the main idea of the sentence. Hence, it functions as a nonrestrictive clause.
Read the following passage. Then, answer the question that follows.
After an injury, it's important to "RICE" it by doing the following: resting the injured area, applying ice to it, compression socks, and elevating it above the heart.
Which of the following corrects the phrase in bold to make the structure parallel?
a) elastic bandage compression
b) apply compression
c) compress the area
d) compressing the area
To make the structure parallel, option d) "compressing the area" would correct the phrase. This option aligns with the gerund form used for the other actions in the list ("resting," "applying," and "elevating"), ensuring consistency and parallelism in the sentence.
Which of the following is an example of a clause?
a) Doing her physical therapy exercises
b) Lucy on her yoga mat
c) On her mat doing her physical therapy exercises
d) She sat on her yoga mat doing her physical therapy exercises