sentence skill 1. Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, and who was a native Texan. A) and who was a native Texan B) she was a native Texan C) being a native Texan D) was a native Texan 2. Because of the previous arrangements made with her professor, Carla was allowed extra time on the test, therefore, she was able to manage her test anxiety. A) on the test, therefore, B) on the test therefore, C) on the test; therefore, D) on the test, therefore 3. The Gulf Coast of Florida is an ideal family vacation spot and there is something of interest for people of all ages. A) vacation spot and there is something B) vacation spot where there is something C) vacation spot, although there is something D) vacation spot something for 4. Surprised by the difficulty of the course, worrying about her grade was what Sierra was doing. A) worrying about her grade was what Sierra was doing B) Sierra was worrying about her grade C) about her grade Sierra was worrying D) worrying was what Sierra was doing about her grade 5. The children in day camp have a wide variety of activities from which to choose: arts and crafts, to go boating, or indoor sports. A) arts and crafts, to go boating, or indoor sports B) to do arts and crafts, go boating, or indoor sports C) arts and crafts, boating, or playing indoor sports D) arts and crafts, boating, or indoor sports 6. My cousin is a historical tour guide this summer for Jamestown’s 400th anniversary tours A) cousin is a historical tour guide B) cousin, who is a historical tour guide C) cousin, a historical tour guide D) cousin, who has been a historical tour guide 7. My English literature class was probably my most difficult course and this is because we were required to read twelve novels in six weeks. A) My English literature class was probably my most difficult course and this is because we were required to read twelve novels in six weeks. B) Because we were required to read twelve novels in six weeks, my English literature class was probably my most difficult course. C) My English literature class, in which we were required to read twelve novels in six weeks, was probably my most difficult course. D) Being that we had to read twelve novels in six weeks, my English literature class was probably my most difficult course. 8. Because of their high sugar content, children are no longer allowed to purchase soft drinks in school cafeterias. A) Because of their high sugar content, children are no longer allowed to drink soft drinks in school cafeterias. B) Because of their high sugar content, soft drinks are no longer sold to children in school cafeterias. C) Because of their high sugar content, school cafeterias are no longer allowed to sell soft drinks to children. D) School cafeterias, because of their high sugar content, are no longer allowed to sell soft drinks to children.. DIRECTIONS: In the following questions, you are going to be asked to rewrite sentences in your head. You will be told exactly how to begin your new sentance. Keep in mind that your new sentence should be well written and should have the same meaning as the sentence given you. 9. The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Lowe, fully enjoyed life in spite of her hearing loss and chronic back pain. Rewrite, beginning with Fully enjoying life in spite of….. The next words will be A) the founder of the Girl Scouts B) the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Lowe was C) Juliette Gordon Lowe founded D) Juliette Gordon Lowe who founded 10. Although history shows that the odds are against the success of any individual drug, newfound progress is an encouraging sign for a drug that many scientists regard as the most promising treatment for Alzheimer’s. Rewrite, beginning with Newfound progress of a drug that many scientists regard….. The next words will be A) is encouraging even though B) even though it is… C) as it encourages… D) which also encourages… 11. After several investigative articles by the NYTimes, the NCAA is taking a harder stance on the eligibility of non-traditional high school graduates. Rewrite beginning with The NCAA is taking a harder stance on… Your new sentence will include A) being that several investigative… B) although several investigative… C) nevertheless, several investigative… D) after several investigative… 12. Selling the family farm he inherited and marrying his childhood sweetheart, Andrew started a new life in Chicago. Rewrite beginning with Before starting a new life in… The next words will be A) Andrew, who sold the family farm… B) before selling the family farm… C) Andrew sold the family farm… D) although Andrew sold the family farm… 13. The astronaut hurriedly retrieved the microphone he had dropped and began his speech. Rewrite beginning with The astronaut began… Your new sentence will include A) after he hurriedly retrieved… B) when he hurriedly retrieved C) as if he hurriedly retrieved… D) because he hurriedly retrieved… 14. Including minor injuries, like a cut or a twisted ankle, safety board data indicates that about 50 people a year suffer from airplane turbulence–related injuries. Rewrite beginning with Safety board data indicates… The next words will be A) injuries, including… B) injuries. Such as… C) injuries which are also… D) injuries also… 15. Because of his longstanding reputation with the board of trustees, Jim did not have to make the normally required presentation of his proposal; therefore, the board was accused of failing to follow due process. Rewrite beginning with The board was accused of…. Your new sentence will include A) therefore, Jim, with his… B) because Jim, with his… C) even though Jim, with his… D) however, Jim, with his… scf.angellearning/section/content/Default.asp?WCI=pgDisplay&WCU=CRSCNT&ENTRY_ID=5896C912D49F4F25BB59173DAAA7F99C
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