Clauses and Phrases
The two components of a clause include:
A SUBJECT AND A VERB
A SUBJECT AND A VERB
A SUBJECT AND A VERB!
a SuBjEcT aNd a VeRb . ~ !
Connect the following simple sentences in two different ways to make them as sophisticated as possible. For the two new sentences, you must use two different techniques with proper punctuation. You might need to add a word or phrase, but do not change the meaning of the sentences or their relationship.
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Dr. P had considered curving the grammar test grades. Gabe scored over 100%.
Answers vary, and include the following possibilities:
Dr. P had considered curving the grammar test grades, but Gabe scored over 100%.
Dr. P had considered curving the grammar test grades; however, Gabe scored over 100%.
Though Dr. P had considered curving the grammar test grades, Gabe scored over 100%.
Hayden asked if she could go fill up her water bottle and she hurried off without waiting to hear the answer.
Hayden asked if she could go fill up her water bottle, and she hurried off without waiting to hear the answer.
I once had a dream that Ethan and Thomas switched places and accused me of not being able to tell them apart, teaching anxiety is real fam.
I once had a dream that Ethan and Thomas switched places and accused me of not being able to tell them apart; teaching anxiety is real, fam.
What kind of North American fruit which tends to ripen in the fall is featured in the Punahou School Fight Song?
Huckleberry
Accurately categorize this sentence as either SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, or COMPOUND-COMPLEX:
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Kala shares part of his name with other members of his family, including his father, and Allie shares part of her name with her mother as well.
COMPOUND
Connect the following simple sentences to make them as sophisticated as possible. You might need to add a word or phrase, but do not change the meaning of the sentences or their relationship.
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Sometimes I think about a lot of the stronger writers in my sections of English 1. I wonder if they know about each other and whether they are enemies or if they are friends.
DAILY DOUBLE
Sometimes I think about a lot of the stronger writers in my sections of English 1, and I wonder if they know about each other, and whether they are enemies, or if they are friends.
Sometimes I think about a lot of the stronger writers in my sections of English 1; I wonder if they know about each other, and whether they are enemies, or if they are friends.
Katie said that yes the rest of the class was being cynical and there's nothing wrong with a romantic subplot in THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER the sole novel we're reading for class.
DAILY DOUBLE
Katie said that, yes, the rest of the class was being cynical, and there's nothing wrong with a romantic subplot in THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER, the sole novel we're reading for class.
I told Drew that I thought Sora Choi was giving very strong "Drew vibes" at the Met Gala, and Cali seemed to agree with me; however, Drew appeared mortified and rejected this idea. Sorry, Drew!
I told Drew that I thought Sora Choi was giving very strong "Drew vibes" at the Met Gala, and Cali seemed to agree with me; however, Drew appeared mortified and rejected this idea. Sorry, Drew!
(Correct as is)
What is the name of the Punahou School Literary magazine?
KA WAI OLA
Accurately categorize this sentence as either SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, or COMPOUND-COMPLEX:
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For the love of all good things, PLEASE just put your phone away.
SIMPLE
Connect the following simple sentences in two different ways to make them as sophisticated as possible. For the two new sentences, you must use two different techniques with proper punctuation. You might need to add a word or phrase, but do not change the meaning of the sentences or their relationship.
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It must be the 12:30 English class. Everyone is asking to go to the restroom.
Answers vary, and include the following possibilities:
It must be the 12:30 English class because everyone is asking to go to the restroom
It must be the 12:30 English class, for everyone is asking to go to the bathroom.
When everyone is asking to go to the restroom, it must be the 12:30 English class.
etc.
Alicia seems to appreciate more nuanced interpretations, and tends to use the term "Bestie" a lot.
Alicia seems to appreciate more nuanced interpretations and tends to use the term "Bestie" a lot.
Don't you think Tiana; that we should have class outside on Friday?
Don't you think, Tiana, that we should have class outside on Friday?
Because Emily Pan's family didn't want her to bother her relatives, she almost set her novel in what city whose name can also be used colloquially as a verb meaning: "1 a : to put aboard a ship by force often with the help of liquor or a drug. b : to put by force or threat of force into or as if into a place of detention. 2 : to put by trickery into an undesirable position."
Shanghai
Accurately categorize this sentence as either SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, or COMPOUND-COMPLEX:
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Mr. Itow saw a shark while paddling out at Queens, and because I'd been reading about the incident at Kewalo's, I got out of the water as soon as he told me, though it was probably just minding its business.
COMPOUND-COMPLEX
Connect the following simple sentences to make them as sophisticated as possible. You might need to add a word or phrase, but do not change the meaning of the sentences or their relationship.
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There was a 9th grade talent show. Pohaku wanted to make bodybuilding his talent. I am glad to be a 12th grade advisor.
There was a 9th grade talent show, and Pohaku wanted to make bodybuilding his talent; I am glad to be a 12th grade advisor.
At the 9th grade talent show, Pohaku wanted to make bodybuilding his talent; therefore, I am glad to be a 12th grade advisor.
French fries are a common staple of American fast food, when Sena was going to school in London he was accustomed to people calling them "chips."
Answers vary but include the following potential versions:
French fries are a common staple of American fast food, BUT when Sena was going to school in London, he was accustomed to people calling them "chips."
French fries are a common staple of American fast food; HOWEVER, when Sena was going to school in London, he was accustomed to people calling them "chips."
French fries are a common staple of American fast food; when Sena was going to school in London, he was accustomed to people calling them "chips."
Ellie said "Oh Bella, you really are the best at telling stories without laughing you know."
Ellie said, "Oh, Bella, you really are the best at telling stories without laughing, you know."
Other than English 1, what class does Dr. P teach? Hint, it's an 11th grade course.
American Studies. (Am Studs)
Accurately categorize this sentence as either SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX, or COMPOUND-COMPLEX:
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Mata, Chloe, and Kaleb write funny (yet effective) annotations, while Bailey, Jocelyn, and Abby's tend to be the most detailed, comprehensive, and organized.
COMPLEX
Write two versions of a sentence that connects the following simple sentences to make them as sophisticated as possible. At least one version of this sentence, must turn a clause into a phrase.
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Ethan Chung, Ethan Cody, and Ethan Chun are ninth graders. They have at least three more years to cause confusion with the initials "E.C."
Ethan Chung, Ethan Cody, and Ethan Chun are ninth graders; they have at least three more years to cause confusion with the initials "E.C."
Ninth graders Ethan Chung, Ethan Cody, and Ethan Chun, have at least three more years to cause confusion with the initials "E.C."
Dr. P has lived in lots of different cities including Springfield, Virginia, New York, New York, and Irvine, California, however; he moved to Honolulu full time in July.
Dr. P has lived in lots of different cities including Springfield, Virginia; New York, New York; and Irvine, California; however, he moved to Honolulu full time in July.
When I first met Nahua; Kaliko and Lulu were beating him at cards outside of Mamiya. Gosh I sure miss having class with Kaliko and Lulu, at least now I've gotten to know Nahua slightly better.
When I first met Nahua, Kaliko and Lulu were beating him at cards outside of Mamiya. Gosh, I sure miss having class with Kaliko and Lulu, BUT at least now I've gotten to know Nahua slightly better.
When I first met Nahua, Kaliko and Lulu were beating him at cards outside of Mamiya. Gosh, I sure miss having class with Kaliko and Lulu; at least now I've gotten to know Nahua slightly better.
When I first met Nahua, Kaliko and Lulu were beating him at cards outside of Mamiya. Gosh, I sure miss having class with Kaliko and Lulu; however, at least now I've gotten to know Nahua slightly better.
What is the color name featured in both THE ASTONISHING COLOR OF AFTER and the musical WICKED that describes what copper looks like when it naturally oxidizes and turns green, such as how the Statue of Liberty appears today?
Verdigris