Beginning Writing Spring Week 9 - Ben Franklin

What institutions did Ben Franklin help establish? (more than one answer)

• library

• college

• fire department

• hospital

What did Ben Franklin discover from his kite experiment?

• Wind is powerful.

• Lightning was the revenge of an angry god.

• Lightning was electricity.

• Kites can conduct heat.

What are some of Ben Franklin's inventions?

• The electric lamp

• bifocals

• lightning rod

• wood stove

What is an example of a because clause? (more than one answer)

• Ben Franklin never patented his inventions.

• Because he wanted people to copy and use them.

• Ben Franklin never patented his inventions because he wanted people to copy and use them.

• Because he wanted to make life better for others, Ben Franklin never thought about how to make money.

How do you label a because clause?

• #3 in left margin

• bec in right margin

• cl in right margin

• #6 in right margin

Which sentence is correct?

• The boys kite flew in the air.

• The boys' leg was caught in the string.

• The girls bike was a two-wheeler.

• The kite's string was caught in the tree.