6. the addition of which of the following sentences would create an effective paragraph?
planning a party can be an easy task. first, the host should create a guest list. second, decorations for the venue should be planned. third, food should be ordered, keeping the number of guests in mind. (select a, b, c, or d and place here.) finally, once the big day comes and the guests arrive, the host should enjoy the company of family and good friends.

a. fourth, the invitations should be sent.
b. games should be planned.
c. next, the colors of the decorations should be chosen.
d. the host should be sure to have various foods available for guests with different tastes.
student d
incorrect
reference: objective 3

12. which of these is a run-on sentence?
a. before lunch, i played volleyball; after lunch i did again.
b. you and i and the whole team will go.
c. i thought about what he'd said soon i realized he was right.
d. i went home and ate and ate.
student a
incorrect
reference: objective 2

14. john spends time writing down topic ideas for his research project. which step of the writing process is he actively involved in?
a. planning
b. prewriting
c. editing
d. researching
student a
incorrect
reference: objective 5

15. which of the following is a run-on sentence?
a. the players continue to work on both hitting and fielding, allowing them to improve both skill sets.
b. while the rain was drenching at times, the fans were dedicated and refused to leave.
c. the game was tied at halftime; each coach gave his team a pep-talk.
d. the game will be called if the storm continues, the weather is dangerous.
student a
incorrect
reference: objective 2