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) to the clause below:
…This year I will celebrate Earth Day …
1. Use a phrase 2. Use a dependent clause 3. Use an independent clause
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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1. This year I will celebrate Earth Day with my students.
2. This year I will celebrate Earth Day if I remember.
3. This year I will celebrate Earth Day and I will post the celebration's pictures on my blog.
This year I will celebrate Earth Day at a camp.
This year I will celebrate Earth Day by taking the bus.
This year I will celebrate Earth Day; I never paid it any attention in previous years.
1. Without a doubt, this year I will celebrate Earth Day with my family.
2. With my friends and family, this year I will celebrate Earth Day at a hall.
3. Last year I enjoyed the celebration, and this year I will celebrate Earth Day again.
JULIE: Well done! The only think missing is a comma from #3.
MAYA:#s 1 and 3 are good; #2--that is not a dependent clause (no subject).
SAADAT:Nicely done:-)
This year I will celebrate Earth Day in Ottawa.
This year I will celebrate Earth Day by turning off my lights for one hour.
This year I will celebrate Earth Day; my son believes it's important.
SHELLEY: Well done:-)
1. "Unlike last year, this year I will celebrate Earth Day."
2. "Because it is an important event, this year I will celebrate Earth Day."
3. "The future of our planet is so important for our children, this year I will celebrate Earth Day."
INGRID:Yes, but note that in #3, you need a semicolon between the independent clauses.
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