Use the type of
clause, phrase, or grammar indicated to complete the following sentence; you
can add the phrase or clause before or after the clause below:
... Valentine’s
Day is on a Thursday this year…
Sentence 1. Add a phrase
Sentence 2. Add a dependent
clause
Sentence 3. Add an independent
clause
25 comments:
1. Add a phrase:
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year. Because it falls on a weekday, Susie and Karl plan to celebrate on Friday night.
2. Add a dependent clause:
Because Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, we decided to celebrate on Friday night.
3. Add an independent clause:
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year; therefore, we decided to celebrate on Friday night.
1. Phrase
Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, I have never been a fan of the holiday.
2. Dependent clause
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, however i'm not planning to celebrate.
3. Independent clause
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year and I am scheduled to work.
1. Unlike last year, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Although I won't be celebrating, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
3. Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year and I hope to receive a romantic surprise.
BRITTANY: #1 That's not a phrase; #2--you have changed the original independent clause into a dependent one and added an independent clause; #3--good.
ALYCIA: #1--not a phrase; #2-- that's an independent clause; #3--yes, but check the punctuation;-)
SARAH: Close--check the punctuation in #3;-)
1. To add complication, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year although I'd rather it fall on a Friday.
3. Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year; therefore, we decided to celebrate on Friday night.
1. According to the calendar, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Since February 14th is on a Thursday, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
3. The retailers are happy Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this
year almost at the end of the week.
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this
week,after Ash Wednesday.
This is the day for lovers and sweethearts to give each other gifts
of chocolates and flowers and Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this
year.
1. Phrase
By the way, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Dependent clause
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, just before my birthday.
3. Independent clause
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, and I am scheduled to work.
1. Unlike last year, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Although I won't be celebrating, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
3. Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, and I hope to receive a romantic surprise.
1. For those who weren't previously aware, Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Since Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, Steve and Nadine are going to celebrate on Friday instead.
3. Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year so don't forget to mark your calender.
BRITTANY:That's better:-)
MARY ANN:#s 1 and 2--excellent; #3--you have changed the original independent clause into a dependent one and added an independent clause;-)
BEATRICE:#1--good; #2--another phrase; #3--Can you fix the punctuation?
ALYCIA:#1--good; #2--another phrase; #3--good.
SARAH:Thank you!
NADINE: #1--not a phrase; #2--you have changed the original independent clause into a dependent one and added an independent clause; #3--almost--can you fix the punctuation?
Third times the charm =)
2. Dependent clause
Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year, the second week of February.
#1. Valentine’s Day is on Thursday this year, my homework night.
#2. Valentine’s Day is on Thursday this year so I did my homework Wednesday night.
#3. Valentine’s Day is on Thursday and my homework night is Wednesday.
1. Oh no, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Usually a slow week night, Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
3. Please schedule extra staff because Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
This is the day for lovers and sweethearts to give each other gifts of chocolates and flowers, and Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year.
Correction to the third sentence.
Correction:
3. Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year and the retailers are happy.
another correction attempt...wondering if this works
3. Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year; retailers are happy.
ALYCIA: Sorry--that's phrase (no subject + verb). Again--check the sidebar and your textbook.
L BENSCH:#1--good; #2--this is an independent clause; #3--can you fix the punctuation?
JENNIFER:#1--good' #2--this is another phrase; #3--you have changed the original independent clause into a dependent one;-)
BEATRICE: Good.
MARYANN: Excellent!
#2. Because it is 2013, Valentine’s Day is on Thursday this year.
#3. Valentine’s Day is on Thursday, and my homework night is Wednesday.
Thank goodness Valentines Day is on a Thursday this year.
I am so happy because Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year.
Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year and I am planning a big surprise for my valentine.
1. Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, I am not looking forward to spending money.
2. Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, I am very excited.
3. Valentine’s Day is on a Thursday this year, but I don't have any time to get a gift.
1. Phrase
To make matters worse, Valentines Day is on a Thursday this year.
2. Dependent clause
I am miserable that Valentines day is on a Thursday this year.
3. Independent clause
Valentines day falls on a Thursday this year, restauranteurs are excited.
STEPHANIE:#1--good; #2--you have changed the original clause into a dependent one and added an independent clause; #3--yes, but can you fix the punctuation?
SERENA:Each sentence has added an independent clause, so only #3 is correct;-)
JENNIFER: #1--good; #2--you have changed the original clause into a dependent one and added an independent clause;#3--yes, but can you fix the punctuation?
L BENSCH:That's better:-)
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