Tuesday, April 13, 2010

COMPLETE THE SENTENCE, Apr. 13th, 2010

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

8 comments:

Julie said...

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.

maya said...

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.

Saadat said...

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.

Veronica Baig said...

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:-)

Shelley said...

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.

Veronica Baig said...

SHELLEY: Well done:-)

Unknown said...

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."

Veronica Baig said...

INGRID:Yes, but note that in #3, you need a semicolon between the independent clauses.