Complete the following sentence by selecting the option that makes correct use of the mechanics of writing. The_________ gathered the White House staff and delivered the terrible news.

The book is the second(A) of a series(B) and has enjoyed immense success abroad.

The well___known opera singer___whose ego was as big as her voice___refused to sing at any venue that wasn't well___known among the opera crowd.

Our daughter has always been a bit rebellious(A) constantly thinking up ways to assert her independence(B) and stand out from the crowd.

Edwina found it very frustrating that Edward would only travel to English___speaking countries.

Ask the boss when this presentation is due___

Which of the following sentences correctly uses double and/or single quotation marks?

Gerald and Gerard___two of the most annoying people we've ever met___insisted on dropping by every Sunday morning at ten.

..... not likely that the maple tree will lose all ..... leaves in August.

Have the Smiths decided to name their son Harold Smith, Jr._____

There are several basic sentence structures writers can use to add variety to their writing___ among them are simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences.