Homework 84

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Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses for Nonrestrictive Elements A nonrestrictive element isn’t essential but adds to the meaning of the sentence. Nonrestrictive elements may be set off using commas (for neutral emphasis), dashes (for a stronger emphasis), or parentheses (for a weaker emphasis). In the next 7 questions choose which goes in the correct spot.

The Youth Center ​ (a)   which is on Main St. ​ (b)   is open every day.

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What does 'uncanny' mean?

• unecessary

• unusual

• underwhelming

What does 'substantiate 'mean?

• deny

• hide

• prove

What does 'bespeak' mean?

• say

• show

• underlie

What does 'jeopardize' mean?

• endanger

• question

• devalue

Highlight the one strongest clue for both 'uncanny' and 'substantiate'. All of them are context clues to these two words. Choose the strongest for each word.

Highlight the strongest context clue for each word, 'bespeak' and 'jeopardize'.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What inference can be made about the first passage?

• The Mary Celeste had been attacked.

• It is unclear why the passengers of the

  Mary Celeste left.

• The Mary Celeste was sinking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What does the water in the ship suggest?

• The Mary Celeste was in some sort of distress.

• It does not suggest anything.

• The Mary Celeste was sinking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Language:

Commas, Dashes, and Parentheses for Nonrestrictive Elements A nonrestrictive element isn’t essential but adds to the meaning of the sentence. Nonrestrictive elements may be set off using commas (for neutral emphasis), dashes (for a stronger emphasis), or parentheses (for a weaker emphasis). In the next 7 questions choose which goes in the correct spot.

Zoe ​ (a)   my favorite aunt​ (b)   is coming​ to visit!

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