Rewrite the sentences in standard English.

1. Hey, toss me that pencil.

A: Please, give me that pencil.

2. So what's up with you?

A: What are you doing?

3. She thought the concert was so cool.

A: She thought the concert was excellent.

4. These directions are making me crazy.

A: These directions are making me frustrated.

5. I called him and told him to get over here fast.

A: I contacted him and told him to come quickly.

Good!

Thank you!

May I ask for your opinion on my Biographical Essay? Writeacher already evlauated the essay several times, claiming that I had made no significant improvement, but I'd still like your opinion.

I haven't read it very thoroughly. I taught middle school and rarely assigned essays. Writeacher and Bobpursley are much better qualified to evaluate essays than I am. I suggest you follow her advice and turn the paper in. See what your teacher says.

1. Hey, toss me that pencil.

A: Can you please pass me that pencil?

2. So what's up with you?
A: What are you up to?

3. She thought the concert was so cool.
A: She found the concert to be really enjoyable.

4. These directions are making me crazy.
A: These directions are driving me insane.

5. I called him and told him to get over here fast.
A: I phoned him and instructed him to come here quickly.