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Question 12 (1 point)

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Read the following sentence. Identify the inappropriate shift in verb voice and mood, and choose the option that correctly revises the sentence.

Sentence:
When the report is written by Maria, she presents it to the class and explains why it was important.

Question 12 options:

When the report is written by Maria, she presents it to the class and explained why it is important.

When Maria writes the report, she is presenting it to the class and explains why it was important.

When Maria writes the report, she presents it to the class and explains why it is important.

When the report is written by Maria, she will present it to the class and explain why it was important.

Question 13 (1 point)

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What is the BEST way to punctuate the following sentence: With two seconds left on the clock the player dribbled down the court slam dunk

Question 13 options:

With two seconds left on the clock, the player, dribbled down the court slam dunk!

With two seconds left on the clock, the player dribbled down the court... slam dunk!

With two seconds left... on the clock, the player dribbled down the court slam dunk!

no change is needed

Question 14 (1 point)

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The company came up with an innovative way to make things work better. They used new and creative ideas, like the latest technology, to make everything run more smoothly and get things done faster.

What does the word innovative MOST LIKELY mean as used in the sentence?

Question 14 options:

Creative and original

Common and ordinary

Complex and difficult

Outdated and traditional

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Question 12: The original sentence shows an inappropriate shift in verb voice and mood. The best revision that maintains a consistent voice and mood is:

When Maria writes the report, she presents it to the class and explains why it is important.

Question 13: The best way to punctuate the sentence is:

With two seconds left on the clock, the player dribbled down the court... slam dunk!

Question 14: The word "innovative" most likely means:

Creative and original

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