Clauses
A clause in a group of words containing a subject and a _________.
Predicate
Read the sentence and name the tone used. Sentence: "I suppose you could try doing it that way, if you like wasting your time."
Sarcastic, annoyed
List the 3 main parts if a paragraph.
TOPIC, SUPPORTING & CONCLUDING SENTENCE
A sentence reads, "The arboreal habits of the species allow it to live mostly in trees." Using context clues, what does "arboreal" most likely mean?
Lives in trees / tree-dwelling
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
7 8 9
Which clause can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses a complete thought?
Independent
Identify the tone and cite one textual clue that supports your answer. Sentence: "She clenched her jaw, refusing to speak; the room felt colder after she left."
Resentful, angry
"Refusing" "clenched jaw"
What does the topic sentence do
tells us what the paragraph will be about
She was reticent during the meeting, offering only brief replies," which type of context clue helps define "reticent" and what does the word mean?
Context clue type: inference from contrast/behavior; Meaning: quiet, reluctant to speak / reserved
What is Ms Ellis's favorite drink
Dr pepper
(Coffee and redbull also accepted)
This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and relies on an independent clause to make sense.
DEPENDENT
DOUBLE POINTS
What is the tone: He smiled from ear to ear, his eyes twinkling as he laughed loudly.
happiness, excitement
With this in mind, CONSEQUENTLY & AS A RESULT are all examples of what
transition words
The politician's speech was full of platitudes—trite remarks that sounded heartfelt but lacked real meaning." Identify the direct context-clue strategy used and define "platitudes."
trite, overused statements lacking originality or sincerity
How many sides does a pentagon have?
5
DOUBLE POINTS
TRUE OR FALSE:
These are all examples of subordinating conjunctions: FOR AND NOR BUT OR YET SO
FALSE
Analyze tone shift: Read the two-sentence excerpt and describe how the tone shifts and why. Sentences: "At first, he praised the team's effort and smiled genuinely. By the end, his words were measured and distant, as though he were closing a chapter."
Shift: from warm/encouraging to restrained/detached
True or false:
A paragraph must have at least 6-8 sentences.
True
Unless it is a narrative!
After the torrential downpour, the field was sodden and marshy; boots immediately became waterlogged." Which clue word(s) help you determine the meaning of "sodden" and what is that meaning?
marshy" and "waterlogged"; Meaning: soaked with water / very wet
What does Ms. Ellis hate hearing in class?
Six Sevennnnnnnnn
(Whining is also accepted)
The children in the car are related.
Is the underlined section a clause? If so what kind?
The underlined is not a clause.
"She folded the letter with surprising care, tracing the creases as if mapping past missteps. 'Of course it's for the best,' she murmured, though her fingers trembled and the coffee went cold at the edge of the table."
bittersweet or resigned.
In you conclusions you should include what 3 things
Restate thesis, summarize main body paragraphs, and final thoughts
Who has won the most Super Bowls
The Stealers and the Patriots