Semicolons
What kind of clauses should be on either side of a semicolon?
Independent
What is a central idea?
A short summary of a text
What does apathetic mean?
to not care; to disregard
What is the purpose of parallel structure?
To make your sentences flow well/ concise and to the point
Correctly punctuate this sentence.
The mistakes are mostly simple they're easily avoided.
The mistakes are mostly simple: they're easily avoided.
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Sarah wanted to find her destination quickly, therefore, she used the GPS in her car.
Sarah wanted to find her destination quickly; therefore, she used the GPS in her car.
What is the difference between a central idea and a theme?
Central idea has details; a theme does not have details.
What does pessimistic mean?
Negative; expecting the worst
Make this sentence parallel
We had to decide whether to participate or avoiding participating.
We had to decide whether to participate or to avoid participating.
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She enjoys many desserts like candy, pastries, and brownies.
It should stay the same because you cannot use a colon after like.
She enjoys many desserts like candy, pastries, and brownies.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Kingston loved his nightlight; however, he slept with it next to his bed every night.
The however is contradictory.
Kingston loved his nightlight; he slept with it next to his bed every night.
If a text asks for the central idea of a specific paragraph, what is it asking for?
A summary of that paragraph and not the whole text
What does ominous mean?
Something bad is going to happen; threatening
Make this sentence parallel.
The volunteers worked to rescue injured animals, providing medical treatment, and they release the animals safely.
The volunteers worked to rescue injured animals, provide medical treatment, and release the animals safely.
What are colons used for? (must list all to get full points)
Introduce a list, quote, or more information
Combine these two sentences using a semicolon.
For years, Mrs. Jordin and Mrs. Michele drank Diet Dr. Pepper. They had one for lunch every day.
For years, Mrs. Jordin and Mrs. Michele drank Diet Dr. Pepper; they had one for lunch every day.
If a text asks for the central idea or to summarize the text, how long should it be and what should be in it?
1-2 sentences
Major details like who, what, where, what happened, etc.
What does solemn mean?
serious; stoic
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I wanted to watch TV, but I also really wanted reading my new library book.
I wanted to watch TV, but I also wanted to read my new library book.
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These conditions include: traffic, bad weather, and construction areas.
These conditions include traffic, bad weather, and construction areas.
Combine these two sentences and add a conjunctive adverb.
People like Gia, Aria, and Liana love to play softball in the league at SportsCom. They play on the Oakland High School softball team.
People like Gia, Aria, and Liana love to play softball in the league at SportsCom; (additionally, furthermore, similarly, etc.), they play on the Oakland High School softball team.
What are some parts of a text that can help you find the central idea?
Title, thesis statement, topic sentence or first 1-2 sentences (if asking about a paragraph)
What does brazen mean?
bold; outspoken; brave
Make this sentence parallel.
Mississippi bob cats growl when they are disturbed, while snarling when they are bothered is done by Tennessee panthers.
Mississippi bob cats growl when they are disturbed, while Tennessee panthers snarl when they are bothered.
Fix this sentence. (hint: 2 things)
There are three main goals of the center to heal, protecting, and to educate.
There are three main goals of the center: to heal, to protect, and to educate.