Sentence Relationships
What sentence type uses words like in addition, also, as well as?
addition
What punctuation mark starts a list?
colon
He enjoys cooking and also enjoys baking?
Where does the comma go?
He enjoys cooking, and also enjoys baking.
How should evidence be punctuated to show that it comes right from the text?
With quotation marks
Another word for a counterclaim is...
The other side
He completed his homework early. Then he helped his younger brother study.
What's the relationship between these sentences?
sequence
What punctuation mark is as strong as a period, but can be used without breaking up a sentence?
semicolon
She wanted to volunteer however she was too young.
What two punctuation marks are missing?
a semicolon and a comma
What is evidence used for?
To support a claim
What are three transition words the cue a counterclaim?
Some might say...
On the other hand...
Critics believe...
What sentence relationship uses words like however, in contrast, but, yet?
contrast
What punctuation mark usually goes before one of the FANBOYS?
a comma
The streets were empty therefore the parade was cancelled.
Which piece of evidence supports a claim that modern libraries are important?
a) Budgets are strained.
b) Libraries have drifted from their original purpose.
c) Libraries offer technology, programs, and safe spaces.
d) Book collections may be affected.
C
What is the term for your response to a counterclaim?
A rebuttal
The concert sold out quickly. Fans continued searching for extra tickets online.
What's the relationship between these ideas?
Cause/Effect
What are FANBOYS?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
For example some chickens are raised free range, while others aren't.
There's a missing comma--where should it go?
After for example
Which piece of evidence supports the claim that local tourism builds stronger communities?
a) Financial instability is a concern
b) It strengthens community pride
c) Travel is necessary for personal growth
d) It causes inconsistency
C
What's the claim?
Over the past several years, more communities have begun promoting “local tourism,” encouraging residents to explore the attractions, nature, and cultural events within their own region rather than traveling long distances. Supporters of this movement argue that local tourism strengthens community pride, reduces environmental impact, and helps small businesses thrive. They emphasize that when people take time to learn about the history, parks, museums, and restaurants in their own towns, they often develop a deeper sense of belonging.
Local tourism is good for a community.
She trained every day for months. As a result, she improved her marathon time.
What's the relationship between these sentences?
addition
- They can go at the beginning of the sentence.
- They are longer.
- They are like transition words.
- They don't always have commas.
Although the weather was warm we cancelled the picnic.
There's a punctuation mark missing. What, and where does it go?
A comma after warm
Describe a detail you could use to support the claim that a setting affects a person.
Is it a good answer?
What is the counterclaim?
Some people, however, question whether libraries are drifting too far from their original purpose. They argue that by expanding services, libraries risk stretching their resources too thin. Critics worry that the increased focus on technology and programming might lead to reduced investments in book collections, threatening the traditional literary mission of libraries. Others believe that constant updates to equipment and programming place unnecessary pressure on already-limited budgets.
Some people say that libraries have drifted too far from their original purpose.