Tuesday, May 12, 2009

SENTENCE COMBINING!

Go to these three sites, and take the "sentence combining quiz" on each site. You'll be asked to create sentences by combining. In your notebook, copy YOUR FAVORITE FIVE sentences you created! We'll share them in class.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quizzes/combining_quiz2.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quizzes/combining_quiz1.htm

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/quizzes/primer_quiz.htm


ALSO, COPY THESE NOTES:

Combine sentences using:
  • clauses
  • parallel structures
  • appositives

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN COMBINING SENTENCES:

  • Meaning. (Is the original meaning clear? )
  • Clarity. (Is the sentence clear on the first reading?
  • Coherence (Do the parts fit together logically and smoothly?
  • Conciseness. (Have you cut out the useless words?)
  • Rhythm. (Does the sentence sound good when you read it aloud? It should!)

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