dependent or independent
Is the following dependent or independent?
"Because I always do it this way."
dependent
What's wrong with the following sentence?
"In The House on Mango Street, Esperanza transforms from a self-conscious, naive child who is ashamed of her poverty into a determined, independent young woman who uses her voice as a writer to reclaim her identity and community."
"In The House on Mango Street, Esperanza transforms from a self-conscious, naive child who is ashamed of her poverty into a determined, independent young woman who uses her voice as a writer to reclaim her identity and community."
fragment, complete sentence, run on, or comma splice?
"A house decorated with skeletons, cobwebs, and glowing jack-o'-lanterns."
fragment
Bananas are some of the most widely eaten fruits in the world they are also some of the most readily recognized due to their distinctive shape and bright colors which, added to the health benefits of bananas, makes them a household stable, they are nutritious and readily eaten raw but it is important not to eat too many because they are mostly composed of sugars.
Bananas are some of the most widely eaten fruits in the world. They are also some of the most readily recognized due to their distinctive shape and bright colors which, added to the health benefits of bananas, makes them a household stable. They are nutritious and readily eaten raw, but it is important not to eat too many because they are mostly composed of sugars.
Which is the wombat and which is the capybara?
Left: wombat; right: capybara
Is the following dependent or independent?
"Bruh, this is how I always do it because I know it works."
Independent
The following is a piece of evidence from a student essay. What needs to be corrected?
"They say that when faced with a fight you cannot win, you can never predict what you will do next. But I'd always known I'd fight until I was killed." (Okorafor, 13)
"They say that when faced with a fight you cannot win, you can never predict what you will do next. But I'd always known I'd fight until I was killed" (Okorafor 13).
fragment, complete sentence, run on, or comma splice?
"I was walking through the neighborhood on a chilly October night, the sound of children shouting 'Trick or treat was ringing in the air'"
comma splice
rain is an essential lifeline farmers depend on it to irrigate crops and secure food supplies while forests and wildlife rely on its steady moisture to thrive for humans a rainy day often acts as a natural pause button it draws people indoors with a warm cup of coffee or a good book while children find simple joy in splashing through puddles
Rain is an essential lifeline. Farmers depend on it to irrigate crops and secure food supplies, while forests and wildlife rely on its steady moisture to thrive. For humans, a rainy day often acts as a natural pause button. It draws people indoors with a warm cup of coffee or a good book, while children find simple joy in splashing through puddles.
Which continent is the largest?
Asia
Is the bolded part dependent or independent?
"Antigone buried her brother knowing full well she would face punishment, but her faith in the gods gave her the confidence she needed."
Independent
Below is a title for a student essay about Antigone. How would you correct it?
the cost of absolute control: hubris and the downfall of king creon
The Cost of Absolute Control: Hubris and the Downfall of King Creon
fragment, complete sentence, run on or comma splice?
"With the goal to collect more candy than anyone else on the block, I ran from door to door. Little witches, mummies, and pumpkins went flying as I shoved them out of my way."
complete sentence
Sharks are one of the most feared carnivores in the sea there are 365 species of of sharks in the sea as we know today all sharks are carnivores most of them eat live fish including other sharks a shark's most common natural enemy is an another shark most sharks eat their prey whole or they tear off large chunks of the bodies some sharks crush their prey others take out small pieces off flesh from large fish sharks also feed on dead or dying animals sharks have the reputation of attacking human beings but less than 100 shark attacks a year are reported throughout the world
Sharks are one of the most feared carnivores in the sea. There are 365 species of of sharks in the sea as we know today. All sharks are carnivores. Most of them eat live fish, including other sharks. A shark's most common natural enemy is an another shark. Most sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of the bodies. Some sharks crush their prey. Others take out small pieces off flesh from large fish. Sharks also feed on dead or dying animals. Sharks have the reputation of attacking human beings. But less than 100 shark attacks a year are reported throughout the world.
Which is the lama, which is the alpaca, and which is the camel?
left: alpaca; right: lama; bottom: camel
What is the error in this sentence?
"Tiresias tells Creon he has angered the gods, Creon ignores him because this information wounds his ego."
This is a comma splice - a comma placed between two independent clauses. There should be a period or semicolon where the comma is.
The following is a summary of the scene in which Antigone is brought before Creon by the guard. How would you correct it?
"Antigone tells Creon she did bury her brother's body. Creon responded with intense anger and told her she would die."
"Antigone tells Creon she did bury her brother's body. Creon responds with intense anger and tells her she will die."
fragment, complete sentence, run on or comma splice?
"Because the costume was too frightening for the little ones, my mom made me change out of the Scream mask and into the panda onesie."
complete sentence
there is a universal truth recognized by almost everyone on Earth puppies are relentlessly overwhelmingly cute the moment a tiny ball of fur waddles into a room tumbles over its own oversized paws and lets out a soft confused squeak human hearts melt this reaction is not just a preference it is a hardwired biological response
There is a universal truth recognized by almost everyone on Earth: puppies are relentlessly, overwhelmingly cute. The moment a tiny ball of fur waddles into a room, tumbles over its own oversized paws, and lets out a soft, confused squeak, human hearts melt. This reaction is not just a preference; it is a hardwired biological response.
What is the state bird of Oregon? And the state flower?
bird: Western meadowlark
flower: Oregon grape
Edit the folllowing:
"Sophocles was one of the three great tragedians of ancient Greece, he is credited with writing more than 120 plays, although only seven have survived in their entirety his plays explored complex questions about human nature morality power fate and the consequences of pride his characters must confront difficult choices and the limits of their own knowledge."
"Sophocles was one of the three great tragedians of ancient Greece. He is credited with writing more than 120 plays, although only seven have survived in their entirety. His plays explored complex questions about human nature morality power fate and the consequences of pride. His characters must confront difficult choices and the limits of their own knowledge."
Spell the following names correctly:
the two brothers in Antigone
Creon's son
the prophet
Polyneices, Eteocles
Haemon
Tiresias
fragment, complete sentence, run on, or comma splice?
"A mysterious figure stood beneath the streetlight it appeared to be very large and hairy, I elbowed my friend and silently mouthed, 'What the heck is that?'"
run on and comma splice
Procrastination has always been a huge part of my life I find myself putting off almost everything, whether it is doing homework practicing sports, studying for an important test or even going to sleep my procrastination became a much bigger problem when I reached high school school became more challenging and it seemed like every aspect of my life suddenly required more time and effort I struggled to keep up with my growing workload while also balancing all of my extracurricular activities I began to realize that constantly putting things off was affecting my ability to manage my responsibilities
Procrastination has always been a huge part of my life. I find myself putting off almost everything, whether it is doing homework, practicing sports, studying for an important test, or even going to sleep. My procrastination became a much bigger problem when I reached high school. School became more challenging, and it seemed like every aspect of my life suddenly required more time and effort. I struggled to keep up with my growing workload while also balancing all of my extracurricular activities. I began to realize that constantly putting things off was affecting my ability to manage my responsibilities.
Name the mountains visible from Portland in the provided images.
1. Mt. Hood
2. St. Helens on the left; Mt. Adams on the right