Hines8 - transitions, commas, apostrophes, and quotations

As your student council president, I am writing to ask for your support. Beginning, February 16, 2014 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program. Mr. Stewart Thomas, a parent of two students at Star Middle School and a local radio announcer, initially proposed the idea. Mr. Thomas is a fan of walking and wants to encourage others to appreciate the activity. He shared his Count-Your-Steps plan with our principal, Ms. Howser, who immediately agreed that we should try it. Besides, the story does not end there.

Which word would best replace Besides in the underlined sentence?

• Typically

• Therefore,

• Finally,

• Thus,

• However,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In 1857 actor Edwin Booth helped transform the Broadway theater by popularizing a type of acting called realism. Unlike actors from the generation that preceded him, Booth did not stand still on the stage and simply deliver his lines. Instead, he liked moving around and showing great emotion while acting. Booth's style had a notable affect on the theater, and many considered him to be the greatest actor of his time.

As this new style grew in popularity, the content of Broadway shows began to change. Comedies and dramas often centered on then-current events such as Prohibition, women's right to vote, the Harlem Renaissaince, the Labor Movement, and war.

Which transition should Lewis insert at the beginning of the underlined sentence?

• Additionally,

• Specifically,

• For this reason,

• Similarly,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My grandmother always told me to "Treat others the way you wish to be treated." and to "Have a good attitude, even when the sun is not shining." Which is basically saying that it is beneficial to have a good attitude, even during a difficult time. People often credit their successes to having good attitudes. I think the benefits of having a good attitude through a difficult time are spreading kindness and becoming successful. One reason I think having a good attitude, even in a difficult situation, is beneficial is because you can spread kindness. If you are positive, having a good attitude and being kind will motivate others to do the same. Therefore, Jamie Banks is famous for helping out wildlife preserves.

In the underlined sentence, which transitional word or phrase would best replace Therefore?

• In the meantime,

• Actually,

• Besides,

• For example,

Not long after, Frank traveled to Switzerland for the dog he eventually named Buddy, the first guide dog to be used in America. Frank traveled across the United States, demonstrating the benefits of these well-trained animals. It quickly became apparent that these dogs provided their owners great independence and the program grew rapidly. The success of Dorothy Eustis's program, however, ultimately depends on two very special breeds of dog. German shepards and Labrador retrievers are the two breeds of dog most commonly trained for the job of guide dog.

Which transition should be addedd at the beginning of the underlined sentence?

• Specifically,

• Certainly,

• Basically,

• Initially,

There are an estimated 300,000 to 600,000 African elephants and 35,000 to 50,000 Asian elephants existing in the world today. With its unique personality, great stamina and strength, and a highly structured social life, the elephant is fascinating to study. It is the largest living land animal, weighing as much as six tons or more. It is generally a peaceful, slow-moving creature but is capable of running up to 25 miles per hour if necessary. Elephants are known for their large ears, tusks made of ivory, and their trunks.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the elephant is its trunk. The trunk of an elephant has 40,000 muscles.

Which transitional word or phrase could Jelani add at the beginning of the underlined sentence?

• As a result,

• Therefore,

• Certainly,

• Surprisingly,

Beginning February 16, 2014 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program.

In this sentence, how should the underlined portion be correctly written?

• February 16, 2014, our school

• February 16, 2014 our school,

• February 16, 2014, our school,

• As it is

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

The program's clear guideline's make participation painless and enjoyable for everyone.

Which correction should be made to this sentence?

• change guideline's to guidelines.

• change make to makes.

• change and to but.

• change for to by.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Amanda looked in many places for her keys, but, she never found them.

In this sentence, how should the underlined portion be correctly written?

• keys but she

• keys but, she

• keys, but she

• As it is

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CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Melvin gave the free concert tickets to him, her, and me.

In the sentence, how should the underlined portion be correctly written?

• to him, her, and I

• to he, she, and I

• to he, she, and me

• As it is

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Melvin, Tina, and me gave them the free concert tickets.

How should the underlined portion of the sentence be written correctly?

• Melvin, Tina, and me,

• Melvin, Tina, and I

• Melvin, Tina and, I

• As it is

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A