Thursday, March 27, 2008

SENTENCE COMPLETION, March. 27th

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:

... it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday ...

1. Use a phrase
2. Use a dependent clause
3. Use an independent clause

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

1. Feeling tired and stressed out, it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday.
2. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday because I have been very busy.
3. Although it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday, I will not put off studying for a final exam.

Veronica Baig said...

Sara: #1--this is a misplaced modifier;-) #2--good; #3--you have changed the given clause to a dependent one--keep it independent;-)

saraw said...

Another try:
1. Feeling stressed out, it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday.
2. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday because I have been very busy.
3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday but I will not put off studying for a final exam.

Veronica Baig said...

Sara: #1--this is still a misplaced modifier--it doesn't have a subject;#3--that's better, but you need to check the punctuation;-)

Jeff said...

It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday to relax.

2. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday because I have worked so hard and need some time off.

3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday; I love spending time with my family.

saraw said...

Another try:
1. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday to rest.
2. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday because I have been very busy.
3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday, but I will not put off studying for a final exam.

matt said...

1.It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday this year.
2.Since I am sick, it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday this year.
3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday this year; I have so much to do.

Mathieu said...

1. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday this time around.

2. Because I've been very busy lately, it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday.

3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday; I'm looking forward to spending time with the family.

Veronica Baig said...

Jeff: Very nice:-)
Sara: That's better!
Matt: Good answers:-)
Matthieu: Also good answers:-)

Milijana said...

1. No doubt, it will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday.
2. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday because spring has finally arrived.
3. It will be good to have some time off over the Easter holiday; I’m looking forward to enjoying the nice weather.

Veronica Baig said...

Milijana: Good work:-)