Question

georgia ela standards: 6.l.5se.1 / 7.l.5se.1 - demonstrate command of the conventions of standard english grammar, usage, and mechanics to create varied, effective sentences for clarity and style. part a: multiple choice (questions 1 - 10) choose the best answer. 1. which sentence correctly begins with an introductory? a. i enjoy reading books every night. b. every night before bed, i enjoy reading books. c. i enjoy, reading books before bed. d. reading books, i enjoy every night before. 2. which sentence uses a compound sentence correctly? a. we went to the park, and we had a picnic. b. we went to the park we had a picnic. c. we went, to the park and had a picnic. d. we went to the park; and we had a picnic. 3. a complex sentence is best shown by: a. the rain poured, but the game continued. b. we stayed inside because it was raining. c. we stayed inside; it was raining. d. it rained, we stayed inside. 4. which transition word best joins these ideas: \maria practiced for weeks. she still felt nervous before\ a. therefore b. although c. however d. because

Explanation:

1. An introductory phrase should be followed by a comma. In option B, "Every night before bed" is an introductory phrase, and the comma is used correctly.
2. A compound - sentence has two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction and a comma. Option A has "We went to the park" and "we had a picnic" joined by "and" with a comma.
3. A complex sentence has one independent and one dependent clause. In option B, "We stayed inside" is independent and "because it was raining" is a dependent clause.
4. "However" is used to show a contrast. Maria practiced but still felt nervous, so "however" is the appropriate transition word.

Answer:

1. B. Every night before bed, I enjoy reading books.
2. A. We went to the park, and we had a picnic.
3. B. We stayed inside because it was raining.
4. C. however