1. You will have a test covering the grammar covering
sentences and word usage, similar to the one we had before.
Include will be question avout the thesis, parts of verbs,
single words, phrases, and clauses, and types of sentences.
Basically what we covered in class. There will be no retakes.
2. Review the pages that you had been assigned on 9/29 covering
capitals, quotation marks, and apostrophes. We will have a test
on Wednesday on these three topics. Be prepared to ask any questions
regarding these three topics. Check the exercises
3. Read "Write an Introduction" on pages 112-113 and type
ONLY the ANSWERS to Practice 2, Practice 4, and Practice 5.
Be prepared to write an example of each in class.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Due Wednesday, 9/29/2010, Eng 1301-1011 & Eng 1301-1016
ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD.
Type as many as you can (double spaced) on one page; use another page if you need to.
1. Read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
2. Type original sentences that contain examples of (1.) a Simple Sentence, (2) a Compound Sentence, (3)a Complex Sentence, (4)a Compound-Complex Sentence, and (5)a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
3. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
4. Read Apostrophes (p 688-690) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 1, p 690.
5. Read Quotation Marks (p 696-700)and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 700.
Answer this: Where are commas and periods placed in quotations? ( It's in the book.)
6. Read Capitals (p 712-716) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 715-716
7. Read Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement (p 434-448) and be able to explain to the class what the problems with subject-verb aggrement are.
Type as many as you can (double spaced) on one page; use another page if you need to.
1. Read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
2. Type original sentences that contain examples of (1.) a Simple Sentence, (2) a Compound Sentence, (3)a Complex Sentence, (4)a Compound-Complex Sentence, and (5)a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
3. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
4. Read Apostrophes (p 688-690) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 1, p 690.
5. Read Quotation Marks (p 696-700)and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 700.
Answer this: Where are commas and periods placed in quotations? ( It's in the book.)
6. Read Capitals (p 712-716) and type sentences 1-5 Practice 2, p 715-716
7. Read Problems with Subject-Verb Agreement (p 434-448) and be able to explain to the class what the problems with subject-verb aggrement are.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Due Monday 9/27/10: 1301-1011 and 1301-1016
All assignments are due at the BEGINNING of the period.
1. Here are the notes on the grammar: Verbs[regular and irregular] have four forms [present form, past form, past participle, present participle]; Verbs have Voice [active and passive]; Verbs have tense [12 tenses].
There are three types of Modifiers: Single word, Phrase, Clause.
Single word: only one word, e.g. the red box; the quiet child; slowly walked.
Phrases: -ing, -ed, prepositional phrase, to + Verb.
Clauses are either Independent or Dependent; the Dependent Clause must be joined to an Independent Clause in order to be a sentence. The Dependent Clause starts with a Dependent Word [see p 404]. Independent Clauses can be joined by a semi-colon or one FANBOYS plus a comma.
Simple Sentence: only one clause and it is an Independent Clause.
Compound Sentence: two Independent Clauses joined by ; or ,FANBOYS.
Complex Sentence: only 1 Independent Clause PLUS at least one Dependent Clause.
2. You read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
3. Type original sentences that examples of a Simple Sentence, a Compound Sentence,
a Complex Sentence, a Compound-Complex Sentence, and a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
4. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
1. Here are the notes on the grammar: Verbs[regular and irregular] have four forms [present form, past form, past participle, present participle]; Verbs have Voice [active and passive]; Verbs have tense [12 tenses].
There are three types of Modifiers: Single word, Phrase, Clause.
Single word: only one word, e.g. the red box; the quiet child; slowly walked.
Phrases: -ing, -ed, prepositional phrase, to + Verb.
Clauses are either Independent or Dependent; the Dependent Clause must be joined to an Independent Clause in order to be a sentence. The Dependent Clause starts with a Dependent Word [see p 404]. Independent Clauses can be joined by a semi-colon or one FANBOYS plus a comma.
Simple Sentence: only one clause and it is an Independent Clause.
Compound Sentence: two Independent Clauses joined by ; or ,FANBOYS.
Complex Sentence: only 1 Independent Clause PLUS at least one Dependent Clause.
2. You read pages 452-488 "Verb Problems" and Dependent Words on page 404.
3. Type original sentences that examples of a Simple Sentence, a Compound Sentence,
a Complex Sentence, a Compound-Complex Sentence, and a sentence with a compound verb. Be sure to identify the type of sentence you are writing. These sentence must be originals and NOT taken from the textbook.
4. Read "Practice Avoiding Four Common Word-Choice Problems" {p 634-646}: Vague and Abstract Words {p 635}, Slang {p 637}, Wordy Language {p 638},Cliches {p 640}.
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