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For spelling, you will be given choices of HOW to spell the word. PART ONE spelling You will need to choose the correct spelling of FIVE of these ten words. ADMONISH EFFACE BREACH PERENNIAL COMMANDEER RELINQUISH CUMBERSOME SPURIOUS DIFFUSE UNBRIDLED For spelling, you will be given choices of HOW to spell the word. To get the question CORRECT—you will need to choose the correct spelling.

You won’t know which FIVE will be for part one SPELLING PART TWO word choice You will need to choose the correct word to complete sentences. ADMONISH EFFACE BREACH PERENNIAL COMMANDEER RELINQUISH CUMBERSOME SPURIOUS DIFFUSE UNBRIDLED You won’t know which FIVE will be for part one SPELLING and which FIVE will be for part two WORD CHOICE—but you DO know that these are the ONLY ten words that will be on the quiz.

PART THREE GRAMMAR Parallel Structure You will need to decide if EIGHT sentences are showing PARALLEL STRUCTURE. You will need to fix TWO sentences to show you can write with PARALLEL STRUCTURE. PRACTICE NOW: Which of these sentences show PARALLEL STRUCTURE? (click to show the answers) 1. The tourists reached the castle, and then they crossed the moat. PARALLEL 2. My brother likes biking in the mountains and to fly fish. NOT PARALLEL 3. She wants to go to India and working with the orphanages. NOT PARALLEL 4. They promised to raise their grade and to study more regularly. PARALLEL 5. He considers your dinner party to be pleasant, entertaining, and delicious. PARALLEL

Melissa is excited, loud, and inspirational. PART THREE GRAMMAR Parallel Structure You will need to decide if EIGHT sentences are showing PARALLEL STRUCTURE. You will need to fix TWO sentences to show you can write with PARALLEL STRUCTURE. 1. Melissa is excited, loud, and is inspiring. NOT PARALLEL Melissa is excited, loud, and inspirational. 2. She played Fortnite and was heating up a pizza pocket. NOT PARALLEL She played Fortnite and heated up a pizza pocket. She was playing Fortnite and heating up a pizza pocket.