Question 1
Which revision corrects the error in sentence structure in the paragraph? The land on Earth has not always been separated into the seven continents, at one time a massive supercontinent known as Pangaea, covered one-third of Earth's surface. Additionally, the supercontinent was surrounded by ocean waters called Panthalassa, much of which were in Earth's Southern Hemisphere. Geologists believe that the supercontinent split apart over millions of years because of the movement of tectonic plates that form Earth's crust. In fact, experts predict that over the next 250 million years the movement of the plates will cause the seven continents to merge into a supercontinent again
Correct Answer:
continents. At
Explanation:
Correct answer: continents. At
Question 2
Read this sentence. The Appalachian Trail is a really long trail that a lot of people do each year. Which revision of the sentence uses the most precise language?
Correct Answer:
The Appalachian Trail isa 2,200-mile trail that two million people hike each year.
Explanation:
Correct answer: The Appalachian Trail isa 2,200-mile trail that two million people hike each year.
Question 3
What is the best way to combine these sentences to clarify the relationship between ideas? (1) The International Space Station has been inhabited by crew members since 2000. (2) Tourists will soon be allowed to pay for visits to the space station. (3) Because the cost is $52—$58 million round trip, few people will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to havea vacation in outer space.
Correct Answer:
See solution for the supported answer
Explanation:
The International Space Station has been inhabited by crew members since 2000 and will soon allow tourists to pay for visits, but because the cost is $52—$58 million round trip, few people will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to have a vacation in outer space.
Question 4
Which edit should be made to correct this sentence? In 1962 the agile athletic Wilt Chamberlain became the first and only professional basketball player in the United States to score 100 points in a single game.
Correct Answer:
Insert a comm a after ag7fe.
Explanation:
Correct answer: Insert a comm a after ag7fe.
Question 5
Which revision corrects the error in sentence structure in the paragraph? In 1967 Katherine Switzer signed up for the Boston Marathon using her first and middle initials instead of her full name, at that time, only men were permitted to officially register and receive a number for the legendary race. Once officials realized a woman was attempting to run in the race, they made efforts to remove her from the competition. Switzer prevailed and finished in just over four hours, paving the way for the official rule change that allowed for the inclusion of women. In 2017, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of this pioneering event,a seventy-year-old Switzer repeated her run, wearing the number 261, the same number she had worn in that first run in 1967.
Correct Answer:
name. At
Explanation:
Correct answer: name. At
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