Quotations, Transitions, and Sentence Complexity

Which of the following is an example of a quotation used correctly?

• Mickey describes Donald as, "Very passionate about fishing and spending time with his three nephews--Huey, Dewey, and Louis."

• "Very passionate about fishing and spending time with his three nephews--Huey, Dewey, and Louis."

• Mickey describes Donald as very passionate about fishing and spending time with his three nephews--Huey, Dewey, and Louis.

• Donald is very passionate about fising and spending time with his nephews.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which is the best commentary for the following quote?

The Dollywood website stated, "Dollywood offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains and the incredible spirit of its people, all at a place fun for all ages."

• Dollywood is awesome!!!!!!

• Pigeon Force, Tennessee is the home of Dollywood.

• Dollywood allows everyone, regardless of age, to have fun in a beautiful amusement park who's staff is helpful and welcoming.

• You can also get insider perks if you stay at Dreammore Resort and Spa.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

If you practice everyday, ______ you will get better at playing the guitar

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

I hate eating candy corn, _____ my sister could eat the whole bag by herself.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ driving down the road, Alex had to slam on his brakes to avoid hitting a squirrel.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

I got a new pair of shoes, a new phone, the hoodie I've been wanting for a while, and a new set of headphones. ______, my 12th birthday has been the best one yet!

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CCSS.L.5.1A

Jorge did not take the trash out like his mom asked him to do. ______, he got grounded and cannot go to the school dance on Friday.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is NOT an example of increasing sentence complexity?

• Many of the townspeople in Hotdog Hills love watching the Roadster Racers; however, Pete thinks it is far too noisy and rowdy.

• Though Minnie and Daisy both wanted to go shopping, they both agreed that helping at the soup kitchen was more important.

• The Happy Helpers do so much for the children in Hotdog Hills, and their charity work allows every kid to receive a free bicycle at the age of 4.

• Minnie and her friend Daisy loved Clarabelle's sticky buns so much that they decided to open up a bakery of their own and call it Happy Helpers Bakery.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A