“Never, I say, had a country so many openings to happiness as this. Her setting out in life, like the rising of a fair morning, was unclouded and promising. Her cause was good. Her principles just and liberal. Her temper serene and firm. Her conduct regulated by the nicest steps, and everything about her wore the mark of honor.”

Which statement best describes this excerpt?

A.Most of the sentences contain comma splices.

B.It consists mostly of run-on sentences.

C.Most of the sentences have a similar structure.

D.It consists mostly of sentences with varied structures.

Question

“Never, I say, had a country so many openings to happiness as this. Her setting out in life, like the rising of a fair morning, was unclouded and promising. Her cause was good. Her principles just and liberal. Her temper serene and firm. Her conduct regulated by the nicest steps, and everything about her wore the mark of honor.”

Which statement best describes this excerpt?

A.Most of the sentences contain comma splices.

B.It consists mostly of run-on sentences.

C.Most of the sentences have a similar structure. 

D.It consists mostly of sentences with varied structures.

anonymous · Answer

Not B because there are no run-on's. Not A.... So it is either C or D, D sounds good, what do you think Lauren?

anonymous · Answer

@LaurenNicole2

anonymous · Answer

Well, never mind man, I would say it is C

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

And no, I'm not stalking you. Lol, just helping a brother out

anonymous · Answer

its cool thanks

anonymous · Answer

Yeah, no problem

anonymous · Answer

lol. ummmm.  thought it was d..... but c sounds right too. and its good haha

anonymous · Answer

Lol, alright, yeah, it doesn't really sound like it has varied structures

anonymous · Answer

I went ahead and gave you a medal lol

anonymous · Answer

On this one?

anonymous · Answer

Ok, nm, I thought it was from Storm... Lol Thanks