OLS ELA 5th 11.12 Presentation Skills Combining Sentences

Which revision of these two sentences best shows that the conductor raising his baton happened first?

The conductor raised his baton. The orchestra played.

• The conductor raised his baton before the orchestra played.

• The conductor raised his baton because the orchestra played.

• The conductor raised his baton, or the orchestra played.

• The conductor raised his baton, but the orchestra played.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which revision best combines the two sentences to show cause and effect?

The cookies were burnt. The oven was not working properly.

• The cookies were burnt, but the oven was not working properly.

• The cookies were burnt, and the oven was not working properly.

• The cookies were burnt since the oven was not working properly.

• The cookies were burnt, and then the oven was not working properly.

How can the sentences best be combined to logically show that one event happened after the other?

Alane jumped on her bike. She rode to the park.

• Alane jumped on her bike but rode to the park.

• Alane jumped on her bike and then rode to the park.

• Alane jumped on her bike after she rode to the park.

• Alane jumped on her bike while she rode to the park.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

How can the sentences best be combined to logically show that the two events are happening at the same time?

Juno strums the guitar. Andy plays piano.

• Juno strums the guitar while Andy plays the piano.

• Juno strums the guitar after Andy plays the piano.

• Juno strums the guitar because Andy plays the piano.

• Juno strums the guitar, and then Andy plays the piano.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

How can the sentences be combined to most clearly show contrast?

Maria enjoys reading books. Marcel prefers playing sports.

• Maria enjoys reading books, but Marcel prefers playing sports.

• Maria enjoys reading books, and Marcel prefers playing sports.

• Because Maria enjoys reading books, Marcel prefers playing sports.

• As Maria enjoys reading books, Marcel prefers playing sports.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

A student is planning to give a presentation about spiders for a science project.

Which statement should he include in his presentation?

• Many people think spiders are nasty and totally freak out when they see one.

• Spinnerets are special organs located near a spider’s abdomen that produce silk.

  
  

• When spiders want to get their grub on, they weave some sick webs to trap clueless insects.

  
  

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence should the speaker add to most clearly present his opinion about vacations?

• The tourism industry organizes travel and activities for people on vacation.

• All-inclusive vacations include food, beverages, and entertainment in the price.

• For our last family vacation, we traveled through three different states by car.

• I have been on some great vacations, but the best place to go is the beach.

Choose the detail into the box that best supports the idea that people can act to conserve water.

• The average household in America uses about 400 gallons of water a day.

• If you turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, you can save up to 200 gallons of water a month.

• Water treatment plants improve the quality of the water people use at home.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

How can the speaker adjust his speaking style to be more effective?

• pause after every sentence

• speak at a slightly faster pace

• emphasize key words like economic

• speak more softly

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B