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Ellen took a nap when she got home from work because she had had a very difficult day. OR Because Kate had had a very difficult day, she took a nap when she got home from work.
Combine the pair of sentences with the word in parentheses. ADD commas where necessary.
Kate had had a very difficult day. Kate took a nap when she got home from work. (because) |
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even though
Complete the sentence with EVEN THOUGH or BECAUSE.
Ali has a good job and makes a lot of money ______ he didn't graduate from college. |
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1. he doesn't like his teacher 2. he likes his teacher
Use the given information to complete the sentence.
Maybe Craig likes his teacher, or maybe he doesn't. It doesn't matter. He has to pass the class. 1. Craig has to pass the class even if _________. 2. Craig has to pass the class whether or not _____ |
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Alaa's home gives her a feeling of security, warmth, and love. OR Alaa's home gives her a feeling of security, warmth and love.
Correct the errors.
Alaa's home gives her a feeling of security warm and love. |
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Relative Clause
What is another name for "adjective clause"?
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Now that the rain has stopped, we can open the windows and get some fresh air. OR We can open the windows and get some fresh air now that the rain has stopped.
Combine the pair of sentences with the word in parentheses. ADD commas where necessary.
The rain has stopped. We can open the windows and get some fresh air. (now that) |
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Because
Complete the sentence with EVEN THOUGH or BECAUSE.
_____________ Rina has to catch the bus at 4:59, she has to leave the meeting early. |
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1. she cries a lot.
Use the given information to complete the sentence.
Sometimes my four-year-old sister cries a lot. It doesn't matter. My sister is really sweet. 1. My four-year-old sister is really sweet, even if _______. |
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CATCH
Write the correct completion.
Zoe's dog likes to jump up and down and (catch, catches, caught, catching) sticks with his mouth. |
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1. Subordinating Conjunction 2. Relative pronoun OR adjective clause pronoun
1. What introduces an adverb clause?
2. What introduces an adjective clause? |
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Since Mr. Carr has neither email nor a phone, we will have to contact him by mail. OR We will have to contact Mr. Carr by mail since he has neither email nor phone.
Combine the pair of sentences with the word in parentheses. ADD commas where necessary.
We will have to contact Mr. Carr by mail. Mr. Carr has neither email nor a phone. (since) |
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even though
Complete the sentence with EVEN THOUGH or BECAUSE.
Mustafa is skinny ____________ he eats lots of fattening junk food. |
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1. they have a game three times a week
Use the given information to complete the sentence.
Sometimes the boys have a soccer game three times a week, and sometimes they don't. It doesn't matter. They never get bored. 1. The boys never get bored playing soccer whether or not _______. |
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With credit cards in this day and age, people can either pay their bill with one check or stretch out their payments.
Rewrite the sentence below in parallel form.
With credit credit cards in this day and age, people can either pay their bill with one check, or they can stretch out their payments. |
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1. (a) Noun (b) Object 2. Answers will vary.
1. A noun clause can function as a (a) ______ and an (b) _______.
2. Give an example of each. |
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Because the two groups refused to sign the peace treaty last week, fighting between the them began again today. OR Fighting between the two groups began again today because they refused to sign the peace treaty last week.
Combine the pair of sentences with the word in parentheses. ADD commas where necessary.
Last week the two groups refused to sign the peace treaty. Today fighting between the two groups began again. (because) |
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because
Complete the sentence with EVEN THOUGH or BECAUSE.
My husband yells at the computer _________ he gets frustrated with it. |
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1. Alex gets nine hours of sleep a night
Use the given information to complete the sentence.
Alex usually gets nine hours of sleep a night. It doesn't matter. He is always tired. 1. Whether or not _______ , he is always tired. |
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The new magazine was colorful and glossy and had lots of photographs and advertising.
Combine the sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.
The new magazine was colorful. The new magazine was glossy. The new magazine had lots of photographs. The new magazine had lots of advertising. |
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Restrictive (information is necessary--no commas) Nonrestrictive (information is not necessary--commas) Examples will vary.
What is the difference between a restrictive and nonrestrictive adjective clause? Give an example.
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(now that, because, OR since)
Combine the pair of sentences with your own word. ADD commas where necessary.
I need to find a new place to get my hair cut. My barber has retired after 25 years. |
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Even though (unexpected results) Becauase (expected results)
Write two sentences--one using "even though" and the other using "because" to express CONTRAST
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"Whether or not" expresses the idea that neither this condition nor that condition matters; the result will be the same. "Even if" gives the idea that a particular condition does not matter. The result will not change.
Write two sentences--one using "whether or not" and the other using "even if" to express CONDITION.
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When Jane got home from work, she took off her suit and her high-heeled shoes and put on an old pair of jeans, an old pair of slippers, and a warm wool sweater.
Combine the sentences into one sentence that contains parallel structure. Punctuate carefully.
When Jane got home from work, she took off her suit. She took off her high-heeled shoes. She put on an old pair of jeans. She put on an old pair of slippers. |
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Answers will vary.
Write a sentence that contains the following: 1.noun clause, 2.adjective clause, 3. adverb clause and 4. parallel structure. LABEL ALL PARTS.
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