Which sentence is correct?

Words are powerful; they are one of our only windows to others' thoughts.

Identify which sentence is incorrect:

The drive-thru was crowded, so Mr. Garcia walks in to place his order.

Which sentence is correct?

I should be able to write sentences in which the subject and verb agree.

What is true about independent clauses?

An independent clause can be a complete sentence.

Which of the following is a dependent clause?

Because the cockroach in the cabinet was looking at me.

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English Composition Skills NOV2021

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complete sentences tense consistency Subject/verb agreement Correct punctuation figurative language, rhetorical appeals

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1
Which sentence is correct?
Twenty, then, thirty hens darted, across the road.
Words are powerful; they are one of our only windows to others' thoughts.
How does inspiration, work?
Carl Sagan made contributions. To science and pop culture.
2
Which of the following is NOT a complete sentence?
Overall, forty.
Writing is an iterative process.
Underneath the layers of sand, the locket was buried in its box.
Several potted plants lined the hallway.
3
Come forward, you who are downtrodden. Come together, those of you on whose backs this nation has been built. Rise up!
Probably an example of pathos
probably an example of logos
probably an example of ethos
4
Identify which sentence is incorrect:
When water leaks from the classroom cieling, Mr. Garcia becomes irritated.
While the children played outside, some teachers sat in the shade.
They had many reasons to protest, and they planned their actions carefully.
The drive-thru was crowded, so Mr. Garcia walks in to place his order.
5
When reviewing written paragraphs, students should confirm all their sentences include a subject and predicate.
True
False
6
Which sentence is correct?
Forests is beautiful, complex ecosystems that are full of surprises.
I should be able to write sentences in which the subject and verb agree.
There were twenty-four students, but only twelve desks is available.
College in the United States often require students to pay tuition.
7
Several great thinkers ranging from Adam Smith to Foucalt have recognized the power that employers have over workers.
pathos, probably
probably ethos
probably logos
8
What is true about independent clauses?
An independent clause cannot be combined with other clauses.
An independent clause can be a complete sentence.
An independent clause must always go before other clauses in a sentence.
It is possible to write an essay that excludes independent clauses.
9
Which of the following is a dependent clause?
Are we done reading the Declaration of Independence, yet?
While I was surprised, I didn't flinch.
Because the cockroach in the cabinet was looking at me.
After the bell rings, I intend to check my text messages.
10
Complete sentences may include both independent and dependent clauses.
False
True
11
Surveys taken over the last year have shown that thousands of workers are feeling undervalued and exploited at work.
probably pathos
probably ethos
probably logos

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