Sentence Structure

James backpacked, camped, fished, swam, and skied but never found time for his schoolwork.

The novels of Mark Twain are well known.

If a subordinate clause comes at the beginning of a sentence, you ALWAYS USE A COMMA.

What is something you should ALWAYS AVOID doing during our 60 seconds of mindful relaxation?

We stayed at home while our parents went to dinner.

Fish swim in underground streams beneath the Sahara Desert.

Those people who do not respect the rights of others are selfish.

The lights went out when lightning hit that power line, but our service was back in an hour.

The girls drove their parents crazy with fights; each was always whining that nothing was fair.

Because I use a variety of sentences types, my writing is exciting, engaging and fun to read.

The ability to step into the shoes of another person to understand their feelings

Before we could move in, the inspectors had to come, and firemen had to check the sprinklers.

Keith, Carrie, and Kyle bought donuts and ate them down by the river.

The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward.

When I get home from school, I'm going to take a nap.

System of words or rules that define limits

ALL of the following are COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS EXCEPT:

I left early so that I could get some work done, but I'll be back soon.

What is the MOST IMPORTANT THING to remember to do during our 60 seconds of mindful relaxation?

Looking for specific facts in a work of art or writing. Picking specific things.

Being alone can be scary unless you keep yourself busy.

The student quad was especially quiet on Friday, and many of the students seemed to be dozing.

Using your complete notes and ideas to logically examine, connect, respond and explain a topic.

We played games while the adults sat and talked.

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or conduct during an activity

If you study for the test, you will do much better.

The art auctioneer stepped to the podium, and he asked his assistant to describe the painting.

Relating the art/writing to your life, world events, history or other art.

Emotional impact on you as an observer. How does the art/writing make you feel?

Whenever I go to mall, I spend all my money on things that I don't need, and I go home broke.