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The dog chases the cat but he ignores the rabbit.
The dog chases the cat, but he ignores the rabbit.
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Most of those computers in the library are broken already, this proves my point about computer companies.
Most of those computers in the library are broken already. This proves my point about computer companies.
OR
Most of those computers in the library are broken already; this proves my point about computer companies.
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George and Fred (need / needs) a ride to work.
George and Fred need a ride to work.
Change the verb into the past tense.
I bring a sharpened pencil to school every day.
I brought a sharpened pencil to school every day.
Name the parts of a 5-paragraph essay.
Introduction (with thesis statement), body paragraphs, and conclusion.
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I was afraid to go for I knew what could happen.
I was afraid to go, for I knew what could happen.
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Some club members were late for the meeting for example, Tanya and Scott came in at 9:30.
Some club members were late for the meeting. For example, Tanya and Scott came in at 9:30.
OR
Some club members were late for the meeting; for example, Tanya and Scott came in at 9:30.
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Neither Matt nor his brothers (was / were) at the party.
Neither Matt nor his brothers were at the party.
Change the verb into the past tense.
She wakes up every morning at 5:00 AM.
She woke up every morning at 5:00 AM.
What do you need to include in the thesis statement?
Your opinion/position with 2+ reasons.
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She said "I don't approve of your decision."
She said, "I don't approve of your decision."
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Our solar system has nine major planets, but only one is known to have intelligent life.
Correct!
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Either Sandra or Ellen (was / were) absent from class.
Either Sandra or Ellen was absent from class.
Change the verb into the past tense.
I keep my friend's secrets.
I kept my friend's secrets.
What should you do with the opposing claim / counterargument?
You should refute it (prove that it is wrong).
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However I did not find the keys I wish that I had.
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The girls played basketball, the boys played soccer.
The girls played basketball; the boys played soccer.
OR
The girls played basketball. The boys played soccer.
OR
The girls played basketball, and the boys played soccer.
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All of the milk (is / are) gone.
All of the milk is gone.
Change the verb into the past tense.
The lake water freezes in the winter.
The lake water froze in the winter.
What should you do before you start to write the essay?
Pre-write to organize your ideas.
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Make sure that you bring the following items toothpaste shampoo socks and a snack.
Make sure that you bring the following items: toothpaste, shampoo, socks, and a snack.
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The largest tree in the world is the General Sherman Sequoia, it is a little over 52,500 cubic feet.
The largest tree in the world is the General Sherman Sequoia; it is a little over 52,500 cubic feet.
OR
The largest tree in the world is the General Sherman Sequoia. It is a little over 52,500 cubic feet.
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Everybody in this class (knows / know) the answer, but many (does / do) not raise their hands.
Everybody in this class knows the answer, but many do not raise their hands.
Change 2 verbs into the past tense.
The boy hears his mother calling, but he chooses not to listen.
The boy heard his mother calling, but he chose not to listen.
What is the purpose of the hook sentence?
It captures the audience's attention.