Parallel Structure
The school nurse shows us patience toward our many ailments and is kind when we need a friendly face.
Incorrect.
The school nurse shows us patience toward our many ailments and kindness when we need a friendly face.
I brought my dog to my mom's house our air conditioning was out.
Colon after "house"
You know sometimes I miss middle school.
Give three theme words for any of the Avengers movies.
Ex: love, hopelessness...
Answers will vary
My dog is both angry when hungry and can be annoying when she wants to go out.
My dog is both angry when hungry and annoying when wanting to go out.
Can't we go to the movies and finish our snacks?
Correct
There were a few things that were left out of the list fries, ketchup, and yogurt.
Colon after "list"
There was this big ugly dog that attacked me.
Comma after "big"
Give three theme words for Lord of the Flies.
Answers will vary.
Jack was a terrible ruler Ralph tried to do this best.
Jack was a terrible ruler; Ralph tried to do this best.
Jack was a terrible ruler, but Ralph tried to do this best.
My mother brought a big blanket, a chicken, and a sharp knife.
Incorrect.
My mother brought a big blanket, a loud chicken, and a sharp knife.
I want to go somewhere tomorrow the zoo would be fun.
My mother remembering that I had a terrible day took me to get ice cream.
Write a thematic statement about Lord of the Flies.
In _____ by ______, the author presents the idea that __________ ______________ _____________.
Answers will vary
I have nothing to be afraid of I don't fear death.
I have nothing to be afraid of because I don't fear death.
I have nothing to be afraid of: I don't fear death.
He made sure that he neither lied and he didn't cheat.
Incorrect.
He made sure that he neither lied nor cheated.
You knew that you were supposed to do your homework it was due today.
Colon or Semicolon after "homework"
After first grade no one seems to ask you about your favorite dinosaurs anymore.
Comma after "grade"
Explain the purpose of including strong themes in literature.
Themes are the central focus of the story or narrative. Themes express the intended lesson, conclusion, message, or point of view of the author.
Remembering that the homework was late, it was turned in.
Remembering that the homework was late, she turned hers in.
When I was twelve, I remember wishing for a pony and of wanting to go to the mall.
Incorrect.
When I was twelve, I remember wishing for a pony and wanting to go to the mall.
She never listened to her mother consequently she got arrested four times before she was 18.
**also adding a comma
Semicolon after "mother" and comma after "consequently"
There was a man the one with the nice shoes who helped me to my car.
Comma after "man" and after "shoes"
Choose one book that your team is familiar with, and write a thematic statement.
In ______ by _______, the author presents the idea that ___________ ___________ _____________.
Answers will vary.
Later this week you will take your final exam and go on to enjoy summer 2019!
Later this week, you will take your final exam and go on to enjoy summer 2019!