Which sentence shows a relationship between two independent clauses?(1 point)
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When Brian gets bored, he goes to the internet and he looks for a game to play.
When Brian gets bored, he goes to the internet and he looks for a game to play.
I wish I had more ice cream.
I wish I had more ice cream.
The floods caused widespread damage, and residents were without power for a week.
The floods caused widespread damage, and residents were without power for a week.
He wants to go to the park because it's sunny.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I love going to the fair during the summer.
Which relationship exists between the clauses?
(1 point)
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a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause
a relationship between a dependent clause and an independent clause
a relationship within a single independent clause
a relationship within a single independent clause
a relationship between a dependent clause and two independent clauses
a relationship between a dependent clause and two independent clauses
a relationship between two independent clauses
a relationship between two independent clauses
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Maverick needed to go to the store. His dog wanted to go with him.
Which option best combines the two simple sentences into one compound sentence while maintaining the meaning of the original sentences?
(1 point)
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Maverick and his dog went to the store.
Maverick and his dog went to the store.
Because Maverick needed to go to the store, his dog wanted to go with him.
Because Maverick needed to go to the store, his dog wanted to go with him.
Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him.
Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him.
Because his dog wanted to go with him, Maverick needed to go to the store.
Maverick needed to go to the store, and his dog wanted to go with him.
In which sentence is the modifying phrase placed incorrectly?(1 point)
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Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
If the dishes are not washed, Ana will not receive her weekly allowance.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
To accomplish her goal, Ana needs to wash the dishes, clean her room, and vacuum the living room rug.
Before she leaves for school, Ana needs to wash the dishes.
Ana wants to buy new athletic shoes from her favorite store once she saves up enough money, Shoe Empire.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Which revision of this sentence uses commas accurately?
(1 point)
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Erika, helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika, helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman, with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped, the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with vegetables.
Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket, which was overflowing with vegetables.
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
Jessica ate the cookies that her daughter baked for her.
In one to two sentences, identify the bold words as an independent clause, dependent clause, or phrase, and explain their functions within the sentence.
(2 points)
"Jessica ate the cookies" is an independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. "That her daughter baked for her" is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone and relies on the independent clause to make sense. It functions as an adjective modifying "cookies" and identifies which cookies Jessica ate.
In four to five sentences, summarize an important day in your life. Use at least one simple sentence, one compound sentence, one complex sentence, and one compound-complex sentence in your writing.(4 points)
One of the most important days in my life was my high school graduation day. During the ceremony, I was filled with a mix of emotions, including excitement and nervousness. I couldn't wait to receive my diploma and start the next chapter of my life. After the ceremony, I celebrated with my friends and family, feeling grateful for their support throughout my academic journey. However, I knew that this was just the beginning and that I had a lot of hard work ahead of me to achieve my goals.
Rachel's younger brother is in fourth grade. She is trying to explain to him how to do a household task. She is going to read the explanation aloud and post it on the refrigerator for him to refer to later. What kind of sentences do you recommend Rachel use: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Identify two sentence types and explain why you think they would effectively communicate Rachel's message.
(2 points)
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In one to two sentences, explain how using a variety of sentence types improves a story. (2 points)
Using a variety of sentence types can improve a story by keeping the reader engaged with a variety of pacing and emphasis. It can also create a more complex and nuanced narrative structure.
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Rachel's younger brother is in fourth grade. She is trying to explain to him how to do a household task. She is going to read the explanation aloud and post it on the refrigerator for him to refer to later. What kind of sentences do you recommend Rachel use: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Identify two sentence types and explain why you think they would effectively communicate Rachel's message.
(2 points)
For explaining a household task to her younger brother, Rachel should use simple and compound sentences. Simple sentences would be ideal as they are easy to understand and follow. Compound sentences would be effective in explaining the steps of the task as it would allow Rachel to connect the steps in a coherent way. Using compound sentences would also enable her to break up the task into more manageable parts, making it easier for her younger brother to understand each step.
Use the sentences to complete the activity.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 each week.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike each week, Marsha will need to save $10.
In three to five sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.
(4 points)