Combining Sentences
Compound or Complex?
James is failing Trig; however, he is getting a B in Spanish.
The sentence is complex because however is a subordinating conjunction.
what are words that connect one thought or paragraph together called?
Transition Words
How many points is your ECR worth?
10 points!
How many points is your SCR worth?
2 points!
Can you spot & correct the sentence?
When my dad called the electric company for help they placed him on hold.
When my dad called the electric company for help, they placed him on hold.
Rewrite the following sentence using the correct punctuation.
I was fired from my job moreover it was the best job I ever had.
I was fired from my job; moreover, it was the best job I ever had.
Then identify the correct transition to use to connect the ideas.
1. I studied hard for the exam. ___________, I got a low grade.
(also / surprisingly / undoubtedly)
I studied hard for the exam. Surprisingly, I got a low grade.
TRUE or FALSE
The max character count for your ECR is 475?
False. The max character count for your ECR is 2300.
TRUE or FALSE
Your SCR requires students to write either an informational or argumentative essay.
FALSE!
Can you spot & correct the sentence?
There cars are parked next to the baseball field.
Their cars are parked next to the baseball field.
What's missing from this sentence?
Steve gave the presentation to the new client and Clint spoke to the board of directors.
The comma is missing before the FANBOY.
Steve gave the presentation to the new client, and Clint spoke to the board of directors.
Choose the correct transition word for the blank.
Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. _____________ , vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.
(above all/ similarly/ in contrast)
Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. In contrast, vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.
What does C,E,R,N,W stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Negation & Wrap-Up
Can you spot & correct the sentence?
I would like a peice of pie.
I would like a piece of pie.
Can you rewrite the sentence using the correct punctuation?
I ordered pizza, I also ordered garlic knots.
I ordered pizza; I also ordered garlic knots.
Use the correct transition word to fill in the blank.
______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.
(nevertheless/ because/ even though)
Even though it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.
This is the “foundation” statement. It is one sentence that answers the prompt.
What is the maximum character count for your SCR?
The maximum character count is 475.
Can you spot & correct the sentence?
We sold software hardware and computer parts.
We sold software, hardware, and computer parts.
Rewrite the following sentences adding semicolons where they are needed.
I made it to the meeting on time however, I will drive a different route next time.
I made it to the meeting on time; however, I will drive a different route next time.
Identify the correct transition to use to connect the ideas.
Essays must be handed in by the deadline. ______________ ,they will not be marked.
(obviously/ otherwise/ as a result)
Essays must be handed in by the deadline. Otherwise, they will not be marked.
This is usually the first sentence of a paper that captures the reader’s attention.
Hook
True or False
Your SCR should include a maximum of 4 paragraphs.
FALSE
Can you spot & correct the sentence?
Her speech talked about the positive affects of taking intentional breaks.
Her speech talked about the positive effects of taking intentional breaks.