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QUESTION 1

Read the following paragraph carefully

The Blue Whales just played their first baseball game of the new season; I believe there is much to be excited about. Although they lost, it was against an excellent team that had won the championship last year. The Blue Whales fell behind early but they showed excellent teamwork and came back to tie the game. The team had 15 hits and scored 8 runs. That's excellent! Unfortunately, they had 5 fielding errors, which kept the other team in the lead the entire game. The game ended with the umpire making a bad call, and if the call had gone the other way, the Blue Whales might have actually won the game. It wasn't a victory, but I say the Blue Whales look like they have a shot at the championship, especially if they continue to improve.

Find the following:

1. A dependent clause: ................................................................................................

2. An independent clause: .....................................................................................

3. A compound sentence: .....................................................................................

4. A complex sentence: .........................................................................................

5. A compound complex sentence: .................................................................................

QUESTION 2

A- Identify the type of the following sentences by writing the appropriate word(s) in the provided blanks: (6x0.5=3MARKS)
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound Complex

1. ....................................... The Army, Navy, and Marines sent troops to the disaster area.

2. ........................................ We sang the old songs and danced happily at their wedding.

3. ........................................Albert enlisted in the Army, and Jason, who was his older brother, joined him a day later.
4. . ..........................................I have got four sisters and each of them is quite different from the others.

5 ........................................... No one has visited her since she moved into town.

6. .....................................Because Mr. Sanchez was a talented teacher, he was voted teacher of the year, and his students prospered.

B- Decide whether the sentence fault for each of the following sentences is a fragment, comma splice or run-on, choose correct if the sentence is complete and meaningful. Then use any of the strategies you learned before to fix the fault: (6x0.5=3MARKS)

1. While the ship was sinking, they continued to dance.
a. Fragment
b. Comma Splice
c. Run on
d. Correct Sentence

Correct: ................................................................................................

2. That new red sweater is mine. Which is lying on the floor.
a. Fragment
b. Comma Splice
c. Run on
d. Correct Sentence

Correct: ................................................................................................

3. For the past ten hours. I have been designing my home page.
a. Fragment
b. Comma Splice
c. Run on
d. Correct Sentence

Correct: .............................................................................................

4. King Henry VIII separated the Church of England from Roman Catholicism, this act significantly altered his country's history.
a. Fragment
b. Comma Splice
c. Run on
d. Correct Sentence

Correct: .............................................................................................

5. King Henry VIII, who ruled England from 1509 to 1547, accomplished a number of important things.
a. Fragment
a. Comma Splice
b. Run on
c. Correct Sentence

Correct: ................................................................................................

6. Piranhas live in freshwater streams and rivers of South America they travel through the water in groups.
a. Fragment
b. Comma Splice
c. Run on
d. Correct Sentence

Correct: .............................................................................................

QUESTION 3
A. Write the best topic sentence for each paragraph.
Paragraph 1
(Topic Sentence: .......................................................................................
......................................................... First, cigarettes are more damaging to your health. Researchers have found that smoking causes lung cancer and heart disease. Drinking coffee has not actually been associated with causing any illnesses. The second reason is financial. Cigarettes cost a lot more money than coffee does. Finally, drinking coffee is a more socially acceptable activity. Smoking around others can expose them to harmful secondhand smoke, whereas drinking coffee around others will not expose them to anything harmful.

Paragraph 2
(Topic Sentence: ...........................................................................................
........................................................................................ Most automatic slow cookers can be programmed to cook food for a certain amount of time, on a certain heat setting, or at a certain temperature. Before you start cooking with this kind of cooker, you will need to decide which method works best for your recipe. Once you have decided which method to use, you can start cooking. The first step is to turn the machine on. To cook using time, select the time button, and put in the amount of time. To cook on a particular setting, select the manual button, and choose the high or low setting. To cook to a certain temperature, you will need to plug the cord from the cooker's thermometer into the bottom of the machine and insert it through the top of the lid. The probe should be inserted into the food you are cooking. After you have set up the thermometer, select the probe button, and choose the right temperature.

Paragraph 3

(Topic Sentence: .................................................................................................................................................
The first way is to keep your money in a savings account. Saving accounts generally have a very low interest rate, so there isn't a high return. However, with this method, your money is easily available if you need it. Another way is to buy a certificate of deposit (CD). CDs are purchased and accrue interest for a set period of time. The interest rate is higher than a savings account, but your money is not
available during the set period of time. Next, if you are planning for the long term, you can put your money in an individual retirement account (IRA). These accounts are designed to help people save money for retirement. Money that you put in an IRA is tax deductible and the interest rate is quite high compared to savings accounts and CDs. It's important to know that you will have to pay a penalty if you try to withdraw money from your IRA before you are 59 years old. The final way to save money is to buy some stock in a company. A company's value is divided in pieces, or shares, that anyone can purchase. If the value of the company's stock goes up, you can make a lot of money, but if the value goes down, you lose a lot of money. There can be a lot of risk associated with buying stock.
B. Write the concluding for each of the following paragraphs:

Paragraph 4
Language and cultural barriers often force new immigrants to the United States to isolate themselves in their own communities. While these communities provide a sense of comfort and security for the immigrants, they also prevent them from integrating into American society. There are many ways we can help immigrants make the adjustment to their new environment. For example, our educational institutions could offer free or low-cost English classes. Also, schools and libraries could set up language practice programs that pair English speakers with immigrants. Finally, community-based organizations could offer services that help immigrants with daily life, such as work, health care, and housing.
Concluding sentence:.............................................................................................................................
Paragraph 5
Recycling is easy if you follow these three suggestions. First, learn the rules for your area-what is recyclable and how it is collected. In most cities, glass, paper, aluminum, and certain types of plastic are recyclable. Buy items that you know can be recycled. For example, if a certain type of plastic is recyclable in your city, buy plastic products that are made only from that type. Second, organize your home so that recycling is easy. For this, you will need different containers to separate the different kinds of recyclables. Third, instead of throwing everything in the trash, find ways to recycle it. For example, look for organizations that will take large appliances to recycle. Also, make a compost of your dead plants and leaves, food waste, and untreated paper to use as a nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Concluding Sentence: ....................................................................................................................

QUESTION 4
Re-order the following sentences so as to make a complete paragraph. The first two sentences have been done for you.
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There are a number of reasons to go back to college as an adult.
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College can be an important place to network and talk to people about the kind of job you might want to do when you are finished with school.

Children of college-educated parents are more likely to see the value of a college education.

An additional reason to go back to college is to meet people in the field you are interested in.

The number one reason to return to college is that people with a college education make more money.

In addition, it is almost impossible to take care of a family with a very low wage.

The final reason for attending college is to set an important example for your children.

Jobs that only require a high school education often pay the lowest wage.

Also, teachers and other students will become valuable resources.

As you can see, going back to school will contribute to your success in a number of ways.

Question 5
Write a paragraph about one of the topics listed below.
1. The Importance of Dressing Properly for a Job Interview
2. Your Favorite Piece of Furniture

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