Question

1. be an editor. correct the spelling and the

punctuation in this excerpt from william
clark’s journal.
ocian in view! o! the joy!

1. underline and classify the phrase and clause

in the following sentence.
after a long delay, the keelboat for the
expedition was completed.

1. lewis took vials of vermilion on the long

journey. what is vermilion?

1. studying clark’s journals is

a. without merit, since the spelling and
grammar are so poor
b. utilizing a primary source
c. impossible because the actual journals
were lost

1. match the synonyms.

a. pelt 1. task
b. chore 2. teeming
c. reserved 3. hide
d. abounding 4. cool
e. aloof 5. restrain

Explanation:

Question 1

The word "Ocian" is misspelled; the correct spelling is "Ocean". The punctuation is mostly correct, but "O!" can be adjusted for style, but the main spelling error is "Ocian" → "Ocean".

• Phrases: "a long delay" (noun phrase), "the keelboat for the expedition" (noun phrase)
• Clauses: "After a long delay" (adverbial clause), "the keelboat for the expedition was completed" (independent clause)

Underline:

• "After a long delay" (adverbial clause)
• "a long delay" (noun phrase)
• "the keelboat for the expedition" (noun phrase)
• "the keelboat for the expedition was completed" (independent clause)

Vermilion is a bright red pigment, often made from mercury sulfide, or a vivid red color.

Answer:

Ocean in view! O! The joy!

Question 2