Comparing Argumentative Texts: Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi"

Question 1

Choose the part of speech of the dependent clause in each sentence. Whoever wants to help is invited to come with us. Talk to the person who is behind the counter. When I press the button, the computer starts up.

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C: nominal

Question 2

Identify the sentence type for each sentence. We visited the shelter where many animals are waiting for homes. We petted the cats, and they purred while the dogs barked in the other room. The dogs wanted to play, and we took them to a dog park. We spent an hour at the park, which was packed, and then we left.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: complex

Question 3

Complete each sentence by selecting the correct clause from the drop-down menu. Pay close attention to the punctuation. I waited for the bus, . We will have lunch outside . Because I was sick, . I’ll see you at the movie, .

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B: until it was late

Question 4

Which revision corrects the punctuation errors in this complex sentence with two dependent clauses?We picked these apples, when we went upstate which was on Tuesday.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Remove the comma after “apples” and put a comma after “upstate.”

Question 5

How could you correctly combine the first three sentences of the passage below to add variety? Check all that apply.I saw Amir. I was visiting New York. He lives there. We went to an Italian restaurant and ate big plates of spaghetti. It was a fun outing.

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A: I saw Amir, who lives in New York, when I was visiting.; B: When I was visiting New York, I saw Amir, who lives there.; D: I saw Amir when I was visiting New York, which is where he lives.

Question 6

Question 6

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A: adjectival

Question 7

compoundcomplex✔ compound-complex

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: compound-complex

Question 8

but it is rainingit is raining now✔ unless it is raining

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: unless it is raining

Question 9

Question 9

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: adverbial

Question 10

✔ compoundcomplexcompound-complex

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: compound

Comparing Argumentative Texts: Silent Spring and "A Case for Waawaatesi" Answers

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