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:
... today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall ...
1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause
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1. Without any surprise; today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall.
2. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall and the rain will begin to pour.
3. The leaves on the trees are changing color because today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall.
1. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, the fall equinox.
2. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, when the Sun crosses the equator.
3. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, and the night and day have the same length.
Sara: #1--, phrase yes, but a punctuation error; #2--an independent clause; #3--good.
Andra: #1--Yes, but the punctuation is a problem; #2--Yes, but again a punctuation error; #3--Good.
1. Despite the warm weather, today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall.
2. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall and is the date when we can expect sunset times to occur earlier from now on.
3. Because today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, day and night are approximately equal.
2. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, when we expect more rainy weather.
1. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall-- the fall equinox.
2. Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall when the Sun crosses the equator.
#1 Use a phrase;
Today, September 22nd, is the first day of fall, the most colorful season.
#2 Use a dependent clause;
As the calendar indicates, today, september 22nd is the first day of fall.
#3 Use an independent clause;
Today September 22nd, is the first day of fall, and the raking season is here!
Nadia: Very good.
Sara: That's better.
Andra: Better, too.
Bernie: Great!
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