Joining Sentences
Combine the following sentence:
My sister was interested in playing soccer. Now she wants to play hockey.
My sister was interested in playing soccer, but now she wants to play hockey
OR
My sister was interested in playing soccer; now she wants to play hockey.
the statue of liberty stands in new york.
The Statue of Liberty stands in New York.
What is tone?
how the author feels about what they are writing
"The students was excited about the field trip to the science museum."
What is the error in this sentence?
"was" should be "were" to agree with the plural subject
"After we finished lunch we went to the movies."
How should this sentence be punctuated?
After we finished lunch, we went to the movies.
Combine the following sentence:
The storm arrived suddenly. The power went out.
The storm arrived suddenly, and the power went out.
He said, "we need to leave now."
He said, "We need to leave now."
What is mood?
this is the feeling the reader gets from the text
"Maria went to the store, she bought milk, bread, and eggs."
What is the best way to fix this sentence?
Maria went to the store. She bought milk, bread, and eggs.
"The tall dark mysterious stranger walked into the room."
Where do the commas go?
The tall, dark, mysterious stranger walked into the room.
The team played well in the first half. They lost focus in the second half.
The team played well in the first half, but they lost focus in the second half.
the principal of livingston high school may visit us next fall.
The principal of Livingston High School may visit us next fall.
"Marcus walked into the cafeteria, tripped over absolutely nothing, and landed face-first in the mashed potatoes. His lunch tray flew through the air like a frisbee, spraying gravy across three different tables. As he stood up, covered in food, the entire cafeteria erupted in laughter. Marcus looked down at himself, shrugged, and started laughing too."
What is the author's tone in this passage?
humorous and lighthearted
"The dog chased the cat around the yard. It was very fast. It jumped over the fence and disappeared into the woods."
What is the problem with the use of "it" in these sentences?
"It" is unclear because it could refer to either the dog or the cat
"my friend sarah and i are going to the park on saturday."
Which words should be capitalized in this sentence?
My, Sarah, I, Saturday
Combine the sentence:
She studied all night for the exam. She still felt unprepared.
She studied all night for the exam; she still felt unprepared.
texas history is monica's favorite history class at sam houston state university.
Texas History is Monica's favorite history class at Sam Houston State University.
"The old factory had once been the heart of our town. Families depended on it for survival. But the owners didn't care. They closed it down without warning, leaving hundreds of people without jobs. Now the building sits empty, a monument to broken promises and forgotten workers. No one talks about it anymore—it's easier that way. But I remember."
What is the author's tone in this passage?
bitter and resentful
"The weather was terrible. It was raining hard. The wind was blowing. The power went out. Everyone was scared."
Which revision best improves the paragraph by combining sentences and using more descriptive language?
The sentence has inconsistent verb forms in the series. It should be "went to the park, played basketball, and rode our bikes."
"Dr. Martinez, our science teacher, is leading a field trip to the Lincoln memorial next spring. We will visit the museum of natural history and the smithsonian institution in washington, d.c."
What needs a capital?
Memorial, Museum, Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C
Combine the sentence:
The recipe requires three ingredients. You need flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe requires three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs.
my grandmother, dr. sarah chen, recommended that i read the book "to kill a mockingbird" by harper lee.
My grandmother, Dr. Sarah Chen, recommended that I read the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.
"The house was silent except for the ticking of the grandfather clock. Rain drummed against the windows like impatient fingers. Sarah stood alone in the hallway, listening. A floorboard creaked upstairs. Her heart raced. She wasn't alone—but who else was in the house? Another sound. Closer this time. Sarah held her breath."
What mood does the author create in this passage?
tense and suspenseful
What do I do if it's asking me about spelling?
DICTIONARY!!!!
Which word tells you that you need a comma: that or which?
which