Friday, October 31, 2014

*COMPLETE THE SENTENCE*

Follow the instructions below to create three different sentences from the following clause:*

… November 11th is Remembrance Day 

Sentence 1. Add a phrase      
Sentence 2. Add a dependent clause
Sentence 3. Add an independent clause


*Add your words to the beginning or end of the clause (but not both).

3 comments:

Sofia M, ENGL 189 said...

Sentence 1:
November 11th is Remembrance Day and should not be confused with Memorial Day.

Sentence 2:
November 11th is Remembrance Day, because it marks the end of World War 1.

Sentence 3:
November 11th is Remembrance Day and numerous commemorative events take place on Parliament Hill.

Sarah K ENGL 155 said...


Sentence 1: Lest we forget,November 11th is Remembrance Day.
Sentence 2:Did you remember,November 11th is Remembrance Day?
Sentence 3: November 11th is Remembrance Day,due to the recent attacks on Canadian soldiers many will honour them this year.

Michael said...

Good effort, both of you!

But, Sofia, your first sentence adds an independent clause (not a phrase).

And, Sarah, your second sentence subordinates the original phrase (making it dependent), while your third sentence is a comma splice.