(1) Sale looked at the map one more time. (2) She knew that the whole troop was depending on her. (3) Sal couldn't decide if the trial was to the east or to the west. (4) The map was confusing. (5) Sal was tired. (6) She needed to make a decision.
1. Which of these revision combines sentences 5 and 6 using a subordinating conjunction?
She needed to make a decision, yet Sal was so tired. THIS ONE
She needed to make a decision, and Sal was so tired.
So Sal was tired, and she needed to make a decision.
Even though Sal was tired, she needed to make a decision.
2. Which of the following sentences would intensify the suspense in this passage?
The sun was setting fast. THIS ONE
Water babbled in a nearby brook.
One of the troop members laughed softly.
A leaf wafted gently by.
3. Which revision to sentence 6 contains an example of vivid description?
She needed to make a decision immediately.
The troop was waiting, and she needed to make a decision.
There was no more time to hesitate; she needed to make a decision, and quickly, too.
Sale felt the troop members' eyes boring holes into her back; she needed to make a decision. THIS ONE
1. no -- "yet" is not a subordinating conjunction
2. yes
3. yes
1. no
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2. yes
3. yes
To answer the first question:
The question asks which of the given options combines sentences 5 and 6 using a subordinating conjunction. A subordinating conjunction is a conjunction that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, creating a complex sentence.
Let's review the options:
- "She needed to make a decision, yet Sal was so tired."
This option uses the conjunction "yet" which indicates contrast, but it does not create a dependent clause to connect the two sentences.
- "She needed to make a decision, and Sal was so tired."
This option uses the conjunction "and" which connects two independent clauses, creating a compound sentence rather than a complex sentence with a subordinating conjunction.
- "So Sal was tired, and she needed to make a decision."
This option also uses the conjunction "and" to connect two independent clauses.
- "Even though Sal was tired, she needed to make a decision."
This option correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "even though" to connect a dependent clause ("even though Sal was tired") to an independent clause ("she needed to make a decision").
Therefore, the correct answer is "Even though Sal was tired, she needed to make a decision."
To answer the second question:
The question asks which of the given sentences would intensify the suspense in the passage. To create suspense, it is necessary to create a sense of urgency or tension.
Let's review the options:
- "The sun was setting fast."
This option suggests that time is running out, creating a sense of urgency and potentially increasing suspense.
- "Water babbled in a nearby brook."
Although this sentence provides sensory detail, it does not necessarily contribute to intensifying suspense.
- "One of the troop members laughed softly."
This sentence does not contribute to intensifying suspense in the passage.
- "A leaf wafted gently by."
This sentence provides descriptive detail but does not necessarily contribute to intensifying suspense.
Therefore, the correct answer is "The sun was setting fast."
To answer the third question:
The question asks which revision to sentence 6 contains an example of vivid description. Vivid description refers to using vivid or detailed language to create a more vivid mental image for the reader.
Let's review the options:
- "She needed to make a decision immediately."
This revision does not include vivid description. It simply adds the adverb "immediately" to emphasize the urgency.
- "The troop was waiting, and she needed to make a decision."
This revision does not include vivid description either. It simply provides more context about the troop waiting.
- "There was no more time to hesitate; she needed to make a decision, and quickly, too."
This revision adds some urgency and emphasis with phrases like "no more time to hesitate" and "quickly," but it does not include vivid description.
- "Sal felt the troop members' eyes boring holes into her back; she needed to make a decision."
This revision includes vivid description by using the metaphorical phrase "eyes boring holes into her back." It creates a vivid image of the intense gaze or scrutiny of the troop members.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Sal felt the troop members' eyes boring holes into her back; she needed to make a decision."