| :: Activity 1 Read the paragraphs about how to be a good student. Choose “S” for “simple”, or “C” for “compound” in the parentheses after each sentence. |
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Write two simple sentences out of each compound sentence given. |
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Choose and, but, or, for, or so to connect the simple sentences below. When we connect two simple sentences, we put a comma before and, but, or, for, or so. |
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Use or and the information in the parentheses to answer each question below to show two possibilities. Remember to use a comma before or. Ask and answer the questions with a classmate (maybe online, if you can). |
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Choose the correct results from the given list to complete and make compound sentences. |
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When we connect two or more simple sentences, we must be sure that the ideas in the two simple sentences are closely related in thought. If the two ideas are not closely related in thought, the new sentence is not correct. Some of the sentences below are not correct because the two ideas are not closely related in thought. Choose ‘R’ for “related ideas” after the sentences that are correct and ‘U’ for “unrelated ideas” after the sentences that are not correct. |
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Match the simple sentences that are related in thought. Then, use the simple sentences in Columns 1 and 2 to make compound sentences. Start each compound sentence with the simple sentence in Column 1. Use and, but, so, or for appropriately in the new sentences. |
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Choose the correct conjunctive adverb in the parentheses to combine each pair of the given simple sentences into the correct compound sentence. Make sure you use the correct pronouns and punctuation in the compound sentences. |
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The sentences below are not correct because they contain comma splices. Re-write each sentence according to the cues in the parentheses. |
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There are three run-on sentences in the paragraphs given. Write the three sentences correctly on the lines under the paragraph. Use a period and a capital letter to correct the run-on sentences. |
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The sentences below are from a student’s composition. Some of the sentences are correct, but some sentences are either comma-splices or run-on sentences. If the sentence is correct, write Correct in the parentheses. If the sentence is a comma splice, write CS in the parentheses. If the sentence is a run-on, write RO in the parentheses. Then correct them with a comma and a connecting word (and, but, or, for, so). |
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Rewrite the sentences given, omitting repeated subjects. Remember to omit the comma in front of ‘and’ too. |
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Answer the questions, using the sentences given. |
