Thursday, October 13, 2016

*COMPLETE THE SENTENCE*

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

... The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange ...

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) and do not use a semi-colon to join your independent clause.

3 comments:

EsteraC said...

... The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange ...

Sentence 1. Add a phrase:
The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange in such a short time.
Sentence 2. Add a dependent clause
The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange while we were away.
Sentence 3. Add an independent clause
Winter is coming, for the leaves have turned a lovely red and orange.

LinelleR said...

1. The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange to match my outfit.
2. Last fall, the leaves have turned a lovely red and orange.
3. The leaves have turned a lovely red and orange, but the weather has been dropping.

Michael said...

Linelle, your second sentence adds a phrase, not a clause.