Use the type of clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you can add the phrase or clause before or after the clause below:
... I am looking forward to the holiday season...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause
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1. It's approaching quickly, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
2. Feeling very tired, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
3. I am looking forward to the holiday season despite the fact that I must spend it studying.
Sara: #1 is an independent clause; # 2 is a phrase; #3 is a dependent clause--review the information on clauses and phrases.
1. I am looking forward to the holiday season this year.
2. I am looking forward to the holiday season, because everyone is coming home.
3. All of the decorations have been put up and I am looking forward to the holiday season.
My second attempt:
1. Feeling happy, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
2. I'll spend it reading but I am looking forward to the holiday season.
3. Soon, it will be here, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
1. Stressed and overworked, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
2. I am looking forward to the holiday season, as I will have some time to relax and re-energize.
3. I am looking forward to the holiday season, but I’m sad to be away from my family.
Nadia: Very good--apart from the punctuation in #3.
Sara: #1--That's better; #2--you now have 2 independent clauses; #3--yes, but watch the punctuation.
Milijana: Very good:-)
3. All of the decorations have been put up, and I am looking forward to the holiday season.
Hi Nadia,
That sentence is correctly punctuated now. : )
Happy Holidays!
Tamara
1. As always, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
2. I am looking forward to the holiday season, which is just around the corner.
3. As I can't wait to see friends and family, I am looking forward to the holiday season.
Bernie: #s 1 and 2--Excellent; #3--another dependent clause;-)
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