Sunday, July 27, 2008

COMPLETE THE SENTENCE ... July 27th, 2009

Use the type of clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you can add the phrase or clause before or after (not both) the clause below:

...I am looking forward to the long August weekend ...

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

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4 comments:

Daniela said...

1. After all this work, I am looking forward to the long August weekend.
2. I am looking forward to the long August weekend, regardless if there is rain.
3. I am looking forward to the long August weekend; however, the forecast is not very promising.

Veronica Baig said...

Daniela: #1--good; #2--on the right track--"regardless if" is not a grammatically correct construction, and note that there is no comma when the dependent clause places at the end of the sentence; #3--excellent.

Unknown said...

#1- For the first time,I am looking forward to the long August weekend.

#2- I am looking forward to the long August weekend,because I want to travel to Edmonton.

#3-Holiday is the best time to relax;I am looking forward to the long August weekend.

Veronica Baig said...

Sariyat: Excellent sentences:-)