MOSTLY Grammar and Readings

Civil Disobedience (Thoreau)

100

What is Thoreau's main point about government?

"Government is best which governs least."

200

What is Thoreau's opinion on taxes?

He does not pay taxes to an unjust STATE.

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300

How does the military serve the state? Explain. 

They serve the state as machines with their body.

400

What obligation does man have?

To do at any time what I think is right.

500

According to the Thoreau, what is the main purpose of government?

TO SERVE THE PEOPLE

Answers may vary.

Commas

100

Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? We ate popcorn nachos and candy at the movies.

We ate popcorn, nachos, and candy at the movies

200

Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? Albert will you get me my bat suit?

Albert, will you get me my bat suit?

300

Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? She moved from Los Angeles California to New York New York.

(Not an error)

She moved from Los Angeles, California to New York, New York.

400

Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? When it stops raining we will go outside.

When it stops raining, we will go outside.

500

Does this sentence need any commas? If so, where? Fifteen uncooked popcorn kernels and a few grains of salt littered the front of Robert's shirt as he slouched in the theater seat.

No commas needed.

Semicolons

100

Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then.

Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.

200

Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? You will want to bring many camping items for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.

You will want to bring many camping items; for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing will make the trip better.

300

Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.

This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.

400

Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? When I finish here, I will be glad to help you and that is a promise I will keep.

When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; and that is a promise I will keep.

500

Does this sentence need any semicolons? If so, where? They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

They couldn't make it to the summit and back before dark; therefore, they decided to camp for the night.

Colons

100

Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? My recipe calls for the following items butter, sugar, and flour.

My recipe calls for the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.

200

Does this salutation need a colon? Dear Ms. Brown

Yes! Dear Ms. Brown:

300

Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? I want an assistant who can do the following (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.

I want an assistant who can do the following: (a) input data, (b) write reports, and (c) complete tax forms.

400

Does this sentence need any colons? If so, where? The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light. Her father was in “hyper mode” again where nothing could calm him down.

The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter: Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light. Her father was in “hyper mode” again where nothing could calm him down.

500

Could this sentence use any colons? If so, where? Garlic is used in Italian cooking. It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes

Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes

Civil Obedience (Zinn_

100

Howard Zinn explains that Congress is upset by civil disobedience. Why?

Congressmen are coming out in the headlines saying, "Oh, that 's bad. You're upsetting those of us in Congress who have worked so hard."

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200

What did Howard Zinn believe were "high crimes"?

Allowing American to die during the Vietnam War.

300

What were Zinn's feelings about being arrested?

"...it is not a shame to be arrested for a good cause."

400

Zinn believed certain people should be ashamed for carrying on the war. Who is he referring to?

Policemen

500

Zinn believed some profit from the war. Who is he referring to?

(2 answers)

General Motors and Lockheed