Monday, June 21, 2010

COMPLETE THE SENTENCE, June 21st, 2010

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

Canada Day is on Thursday this week
1. Use a phrase      2. Use a dependent clause      3. Use an independent clause

6 comments:

Shelley said...

1. My favourite holiday, Canada Day is on Thursday this week.
2. As a reminder, Canada Day is on Thursday this week.
3. Canada Day is on Thursday this week; I'm making your favourite dessert.

Veronica Baig said...

SHELLEY: #1--Okay, but you have used "Canada Day" as an appositive, so it needs to be set off with commas; #2--this is another phrase--you need a dependent clause; #3--good!

Saadat said...

1. To my surprise, Canada Day is on Thursday this week.

2. Different from last year, Canada Day is on Thursday this week.

3. Canada Day is on Thursday this week, and I will celebrate it with my friends.

Veronica Baig said...

SAADAT: #1--yes; #2--this is another phrase;#3--good.

Saadat said...

#2. Although it is strange, Canada Day is on Thursday this week.

Veronica Baig said...

SAADAT:That's better:-)