Add/Replace Sentence
Why would we want to add a sentence to a paragraph?
To give more details about the overall idea or provide another example.
What is a synonym?
A word that means the same thing to the original word. (i.e. small -> tiny, little, etc.)
What are the different types of punctuation we use in a writing?
Period, comma, question mark, exclamation point, and quotation marks.
What do we use to combine simple sentences?
FANBOYS or conjunctions. (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Read the paragraph then make a sentence that would provide additional details to the paragraph.
(1) Others enjoy toppings such as pineapple and ham.(2) Some people like more traditional toppings, such as pepperoni and mushrooms. (3) Now, there are a wide variety of pizzas to please every appetite. (4) People who are allergic to dairy can make pizza with dairy-free cheese. (5) Tacos are a great replacement to the popular round meal.
"Some prefer different sauces, rather than the traditional tomato sauce" <-- example.
Read the following paragraph. What word could replace delicious in sentence 3?
(1) Italian immigrants brought pizza to the United States. (2) Pizza shops began to open, and Americans fell in love with this delicious, cheesy dish. (3) Now, there are pizza chains in almost every city and town in the US. (4) You can even purchase frozen pizza.
yummy, scrumptious, delectable, etc.
What punctuation is used to create emphasis or emotion?
Exclamation mark
True or false? The following sentence is a compound sentence.
He spent his weekend picking up trash.
False.
What sentence can be moved to the start of the paragraph?
(1) Others enjoy toppings such as pineapple and ham.(2) Some people like more traditional toppings, such as pepperoni and mushrooms. (3) Now, there are a wide variety of pizzas to please every appetite. (4) People who are allergic to dairy can make pizza with dairy-free cheese. (5) Tacos are a great replacement to the popular round meal.
Sentence 3.
Read the following sentence and find a word that can replace nervous?
Jeffrey knew he was nervous, but he had no idea just how nervous he was until he stepped on stage.
scared
What punctuation is used to create a pause or combine two simple sentences?
A comma
True or false? The following sentence is a compound sentence.
The day of the poetry slam finally arrived and he was excited to use his poem to get others on board.
True. The conjunction 'and' combined two simple sentences.
Read the following paragraph and find a detail we can add to sentence 2.
(1) Others enjoy toppings such as pineapple and ham.(2) Some people like more traditional toppings, such as pepperoni and mushrooms. (3) Now, there are a wide variety of pizzas to please every appetite. (4) People who are allergic to dairy can make pizza with dairy-free cheese. (5) Tacos are a great replacement to the popular round meal.
Any other toppings is an acceptable answer.
The word told in the following sentence does not fit. What would best replace told in this sentence?
When his science teacher told him that he should participate in a poetry slam competition to share his vision, Jeffrey flatly refused.
suggested, offered, recommended
What change needs to be made to sentence 4?
(1) Jeffrey knew he was nervous but he had no idea just how nervous he was until he stepped on stage. (2) Despite long hours of preparation and practice, his tongue was like a beached whale in his mouth. (3) His legs swayed beneath him like slender reeds in a coastal lagoon? (4) How would he ever live this down after tonight.
A question mark should replace the period
What is the best way to combine the following sentences?
Bad manners make people uncomfortable. They can even ruin a meal.
Bad manners make people uncomfortable, and they can even ruin a meal.
Read the following paragraph and determine what sentence can be replaced with relevant details.
(1) Others enjoy toppings such as pineapple and ham.(2) Some people like more traditional toppings, such as pepperoni and mushrooms. (3) Now, there are a wide variety of pizzas to please every appetite. (4) People who are allergic to dairy can make pizza with dairy-free cheese. (5) Tacos are a great replacement to the popular round meal.
Sentence 5
What is a synonym for the word 'consumed'?
ate
What change should be made to sentence 3?
(1) Jeffrey knew he was nervous but he had no idea just how nervous he was until he stepped on stage. (2) Despite long hours of preparation and practice, his tongue was like a beached whale in his mouth. (3) His legs swayed beneath him like slender reeds in a coastal lagoon? (4) How would he ever live this down after tonight.
The question mark should be changed to a period
How should this sentence be broken apart?
It's true that manners sometimes depend on the place and the situation, such as in some countries, like America, it is considered rude to burp after eating.
It's true that manners sometimes depend on the place and the situation. In some countries, like America, it is considered rude to burp after eating.