Change my writing QUIZ

(9) We finished planting. (10) Then we had a tasty picnic at a table we had set up under a tree.

What is the BEST way to combine sentences 9 and 10?

• After we finished planting, we had a tasty picnic at a table we had set up under a tree.

• We finished planting, then we had a tasty picnic at a table we had set up under a tree.

• Finishing planting, we had a picnic at a table we had set up under a tree that was tasty.

• We finished planting and had a tasty picnic it was at a table we had set up under a tree.

(12) Over the next few weeks, the garden turned out to be a bit more work than we had expected. (13) We had to make sure that all the plants were receiving just the right amount of water. (14) And we had to keep the weeds out of our garden. (15) They kept popping up no matter what we did to stop them. (16) Sometimes my cat would stroll into the garden and slink around. (17) Every afternoon, at least one of us had to spend time pulling the weeds that would interfere with the growth of our precious plants.

The third paragraph (sentences 12–17) is hard to follow because one of the sentences does not belong. Which sentence should Angela delete from this paragraph?

• 13

• 15

• 16

• 17

(22) At the end of the season, we got together with our neighbors for another picnic. (23) As we enjoyed the fruits—and vegetables—of our labor, we discovered something.

Which sentence should Angela add after sentence 23 to create the most effective closing for her paper?

• That is the end of our garden story.

• Friends can be the best and worst parts of life.

• Our garden had helped us cultivate a lot of new things, for which we were very happy.

• Not only had we grown some amazing food, but we had also made some special friends.

What is the best way to combine the sentences 1 and 2?

(1) I know you must be tired. (2) I will let you rest.

• I know you must be tired I will let you rest.

• I know you must be tired, because I will let you rest.

• I know you must be tired, so I will let you rest.

• You can not combine the sentences.

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