Question

4. Which is the most effective way to vary the length of the

sentences in the passage?
A) Add a subordinate clause to sentence 1

B) divide long sentences into two or more shorter ones

C) change one of the sentences into a phrase

D) combine sentence 1 and 2

Answer 1

The passage is: (1) The women of Pennsylvania contributed greatly to both the American Revolution and the Civil War, providing many different types of support to the soldiers fighting the battles. (2) Female patriots from Pennsylvania include Catherine Smith, who manufactured musket barrels; battle heroine Molly Pitcher; and Sara Franklin Bache and Ester De Berdt Reed, who organized 2,200 women to help soldiers. (3) Pennsylvania women also worked for many reforms, including women’s rights, during the 1700s and 1800s; although rights for women changed little during this time, their efforts laid the groundwork for future reforms.

Answer:

B) Divide long sentences into two or more shorter ones

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