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What is a simple sentence? Give an example of one.
Answers may vary. A simple sentence contains one independent clause. The cat jumped over the fence.
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What is the formula for a thesis statement?
Topic+Opinion because Reason 1, Reason 2, and Reason 3.
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Name 3 suggestions you would make to someone about to give a speech.
Don't read directly off of your cards. Don't say filler words. Speak loud and clear.
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My sister Megan wanted a puppy so she went to the pound.
My sister, Megan, wanted a puppy, so she went to the pound.
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heading west, she visited the grand canyon.
Heading west, she visited the Grand Canyon.
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What is a compound sentence? Give an example of one.
Answer may vary. A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses. Some children have no books, and volunteers can hold book drives for them.
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What should be included in an introductory paragraph?
An attention getter and a thesis statement.
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What kind of car does Miss Baker drive?
Black Honda Civic 2009
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The girl yelled "Help me" but no one could hear her.
The girl yelled, "Help me!" but no one could hear her.
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wilson basketball tournament Harrison bronchos vs. lincoln tigers monday, october 18 4:30 p.m. washington center
Wilson Basketball Tournament Harrison Bronchos vs. Lincoln Tigers Monday, October 18 4:30 P.M. Washington Center
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What is a complex sentence? Give an example of one.
Answers may vary A complex sentence contains one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses. As she gazed in the mirror, she couldn't help but laugh.
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Write a thesis statement for the following persuasive research paper: All students should or should not be required to wear name tags to school.
All students should wear name tags to school because it will keep everyone safe, teachers can identify all students, and it will teach students responsibility.
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How do you have a party in outerspace?
You planet!
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Finally the girl found the fluffy pink dress she was looking for.
Finally, the girl found the fluffy, pink dress she was looking for.
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We have to read a hoosier award book for one of my classes. It is due before christmas break.
We have to read a Hoosier Award book for one of my classes. It is due before Christmas break.
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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?
A dependent clause can not stand alone. An independent clause can stand on its own.
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List the four strategies used for an attention getter in a persuasive research essay.
A vivid description, a quote, a statistic, or a quote.
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What do you do with a blue whale?
You cheer it up!
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Before dinner we read an article about an actress Reese Witherspoon who has two kids.
Before dinner, we read an article about an actress, Reese Witherspoon, who has two kids.
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I went to the mall last night and bought some nike shoes for my aunt's birthday.
I went to the mall last night and bought some Nike shoes for my aunt's birthday.
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Give an example of a sentence that contains both types of clauses and identify them.
While I waited for my sister to get ready, I decided to take my dog for a walk.
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You are writing a personal narrative and have to include dialogue. Write a conversation between two characters, correctly using quotations and punctuation. Each character should speak 2 times each.
Answers will vary.
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On a sheet a paper, write down how to correctly format an email to a teacher or person of authority.
Answers may vary.
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List 5 of the 8 comma rules we learned in class.
Answers may vary.
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Who will win this year's state championship?
Correct as is.