Period 2, click here to review the rhetorical analysis we did together in class, focusing on evidence and analysis.
Period 4, click here to review the rhetorical analysis we did together in class, focusing on evidence and analysis.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Parallel Structure Practice
- Correct the following sentences so that they demonstrate parallel structure.
1. During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
2. Alex looked everywhere for his math book—under the bed, on his desk, and he searched inside the refrigerator.
3. The manager wanted staff who arrived on time, would be smiling at the customers, and would not be snacking on the chicken nuggets.
4. After giving Jeremy her phone number, Felicia had to tolerate his late night calls, the fact that he carried on stupid conversations, and requests for her math homework,
5. Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.
7. My home-office is filled with student reports, scrap paper and the garbage can is overflowing.
An overview about parallel structure can be found here.
1. During class, Samuel spent his time flirting with Brittney, he ate candy, and doodling on the assignment sheet.
2. Alex looked everywhere for his math book—under the bed, on his desk, and he searched inside the refrigerator.
3. The manager wanted staff who arrived on time, would be smiling at the customers, and would not be snacking on the chicken nuggets.
4. After giving Jeremy her phone number, Felicia had to tolerate his late night calls, the fact that he carried on stupid conversations, and requests for her math homework,
5. Dogs that bark, kittens that meow, and parakeets squawking greet the pet shop visitors.
6. He wanted three things out of university: to pick up a marketable skill, to make good friends, and to understand the stock market.
7. My home-office is filled with student reports, scrap paper and the garbage can is overflowing.
An overview about parallel structure can be found here.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Comma, Semicolon, and Colon Practice
Complete the following practice on colons, semicolons, and commas. Add in the appropriate punctuation mark.
1. I gave you the spray bottles for one reason to clean the windows.
2. You will need the following ingredients milk, sugar, flour, and eggs.
3. There is only one way to make it to the top hard work.
4. The hill was covered with wildflowers it was a beautiful sight.
5. I heard a loud thump so I turned around.
This document contains practice on using colons, semicolons, and commas.
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