Read this paragraph and select the answer that best meets conventional English standards for each underlined section below.

There are many different high schools in Chicago. They all have the same core curriculum in which everyone learns English, Math, Science, Social Studies. In addition to academics, every student does service learning, which means that each student helps the school and community with projects. Some students tutor after school, work in soup kitchens or work to improve the environment. They use science to improve the natural environment by planting native species. When students do service learning, they feel better about themselves, learn more skills, and gain valuable experience.

Question 1 (8.33 points)
The first underlined portion:

Question 1 options:

No change

everyone learns English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

everyone learns English and Math, Science and Social Studies.

everyone English, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Question 2 (8.33 points)
The second underlined portion:

Question 2 options:

No change

tutor after school, work in soup kitchens, work to improve the environment.

tutor after school, work in soup kitchens, or work to improve the environment.

tutor after school, work in soup kitchens; work to improve the environment.

Question 3 (8.34 points)
The third underlined portion:

Question 3 options:

No change

they feel better about themselves, and learn more skills, gain valuable experience.

they feel better about themselves, learn more skills, gain valuable experience.

they feel better about themselves, and learn more skills, and gain valuable experience.

1 answer

Here are the recommended answers for each question based on conventional English standards:

Question 1:

  • Option: everyone learns English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Question 2:

  • Option: tutor after school, work in soup kitchens, or work to improve the environment.

Question 3:

  • Option: they feel better about themselves, learn more skills, gain valuable experience.