I have many hobbies reading is my favorite ✔ because it lets me imagine other worlds
✔ Even though some people dislike readingI think that they can change their opinion they need to meet the right book
The very first book ✔ that I readI have been intrigued by this genre
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Read the sentence. In what ways does the underlined clause add variety and meaning to the sentence? Check all that apply.The photographs that I stored in the attic are faded and cracked, but I think we can have them restored by a professional.It adds detail about the photographs.It tells the reader which photographs are being discussed.It gets readers excited about photography.It creates a compound-complex sentence.It shows that the photographs can be restored.
Each pair of sentences can be combined to create one compound sentence. Determine which choice best combines them. Refinishing furniture is a creative hobby. Not everyone loves to scour garage sales to find old items. Going to flea markets can help you to notice unique qualities in used items. Beauty can be found where you least expect it. Specialized equipment can make the refinishing process easier. Painting the furniture can be creative with the right tools. Some people like refinishing old furniture. Others prefer buying new items.
Read the clauses below. Which sentence best combines the clauses to show the relationship between ideas?Not everyone thinks they have rhythm / dancing can be a fun and active hobby.
What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage?
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Which revision best corrects the underlined sentence?
Which sentence correctly revises the underlined section in the passage?
Going to flea markets can help you to notice unique qualities in used items. Beauty can be found where you least expect it. [___]
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Identify the dependent clause in each sentence. I have many hobbies, but reading is my favorite hobby because it lets me imagine other worlds. Even though some people dislike reading, I think that they can change their opinion, but they need to meet the right book. The very first book that I read was a mystery, and I have been intrigued by this genre ever since.
✔ Even though some people dislike readingI think that they can change their opinion they need to meet the right book
The very first book ✔ that I readI have been intrigued by this genre
What compound-complex sentence can be formed from the underlined section of the passage?
To create variety, each sentence in this paragraph about sports uses a different sentence structure. Use the drop-down menu after each sentence to identify the sentence’s structure. There are a variety of sports that can be done with a partner. Biking, running, weight lifting, yoga, and hiking are great examples, and you can pick an activity that is fun and challenging for both of you. Sports can give you the chance to improve your health; you can also deepen your friendship.
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