Question

activity 1
text about independent/dependent clauses, identifying them
activity 2
a colon (:) is a form of punctuation that can be used to introduce a list or idea after a complete thought.
example: after eating my mom’s enchiladas, i had one thought: those were the best enchiladas i ever ate!
finish the sentences with a list or idea.

1. i need to buy several things at the grocery store ______
2. after looking at the daunting obstacle course, i knew one thing: ______

activity 3
a figure of speech is a word or phrase that is not comparing other things (direct meaning).
identify the figure of speech in the sentences below and write which type it is.

1. this backpack weighs a ton!
2. well, your bedroom isn’t entirely messy.
3. the boss informed mr. smith the company has to let him go.
4. we sell genuine imitation crab!

activity 4
an inference is an idea or conclusion drawn from facts. in literature, an inference is like reading between the lines.
read the following passage from shirley jackson’s short story, “the lottery.” highlight a quote to support the inference below and briefly explain how the highlighted text supports the inference. inference: the lottery is an age - old tradition of the town.
“the original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago, and the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before old man warner, the oldest man in town, was born. mr. summers spoke frequently to the villagers about making a new box, but no one liked to upset even as much tradition as was represented by the black box.”
activity 5
when writing an argument paper, you’ll need to include a counterclaim. a counterclaim addresses and then refutes the opposing argument. read the following student notes and write a counterclaim for the argument.
paper topic: school uniforms
position: pro
supporting reasons: school uniforms create a sense of formality on campus. uniforms eliminate dress - code problems. uniforms set students on a level - playing field.
space to write counterclaim

Explanation:

Activity 1

Step1: Define clause types

An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence; a dependent clause cannot, as it relies on an independent clause to make sense.

Step2: Analyze each clause

1. When my cat woke up this morning: Cannot stand alone → (d) dependent
2. My cat woke up this morning: Can stand alone as a full sentence → (i) independent
3. before it gets too late: Cannot stand alone → (d) dependent

Step1: Recall colon use

A colon introduces a list/idea after a complete independent clause.

Step2: Add colon to sentences

1. The first part is a complete clause; add colon before the list of items.
2. The first part is a complete clause; add colon before the specific "one thing".

1. Hyperbole: Exaggerates weight for effect.
2. Understatement: Downplays the messiness of the bedroom.
3. Euphemism: Uses "let him go" instead of the harsher "fire him".
4. Oxymoron: "Genuine imitation" combines contradictory terms.

Answer:

1. (d)
2. (i)
3. (d)

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Activity 2