OCTOBER 30, 2013 According to the US Census, how many languages are spoken in the United States? a) 457 b) 329 c) 275 d) 203 e) 162
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1. According to the US Census, how many languages are spoken in
the United States? a) 457 b) 329 c) 275 d) 203 e) 162
2. Please, absolutely no talking!
3. The semicolon (;) is used to join independent clauses and to
make meaning clear.
4. I never liked science fiction; it just doesnt make sense to
me.
5. Stephen King is my favorite writer; he knows how to grab his
readers attention.
6. I cant believe how many books King has written; Carrie is
still my all-time favorite.
7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day My cousin is an excellent athlete They have a beautiful
view from their window Every day I put up with someone with an
annoying habit Next year, I will have an ideal schedule
8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day; I always have too much to do. My cousin is an
excellent athlete They have a beautiful view from their window
Every day I put up with someone with an annoying habit Next year, I
will have an ideal schedule
9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day; I always have too much to do. My cousin is an
excellent athlete; she was the pitcher for her softball team at the
state championships. They have a beautiful view from their window
Every day I put up with someone with an annoying habit Next year, I
will have an ideal schedule
10. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day; I always have too much to do. My cousin is an
excellent athlete; she was the pitcher for her softball team at the
state championships. They have a beautiful view from their window;
the mountains are green in spring, gold in summer and fall, and
sparkling white in winter. Every day I put up with someone with an
annoying habit Next year, I will have an ideal schedule
11. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day; I always have too much to do. My cousin is an
excellent athlete; she was the pitcher for her softball team at the
state championships. They have a beautiful view from their window;
the mountains are green in spring, gold in summer and fall, and
sparkling white in winter. Every day I put up with someone with an
annoying habit; my co-worker noisily sucks her teeth all day long.
Next year, I will have an ideal schedule
12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For me, the morning is the most frustrating
time of day; I always have too much to do. My cousin is an
excellent athlete; she was the pitcher for her softball team at the
state championships. They have a beautiful view from their window;
the mountains are green in spring, gold in summer and fall, and
sparkling white in winter. Every day I put up with someone with an
annoying habit; my co-worker noisily sucks her teeth all day long.
Next year, I will have an ideal schedule; I will work on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
13. Some people think Stephen King is too gory; nevertheless,
they read every one of his books.
14. I wanted to send a copy of Misery to my cousin; however, my
father wouldnt let me.
15. I will buy every book King publishes; for example, I just
bought Dreamcatcher.
16. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. It would be difficult to work full-time
while he had five classes however, Noe accepted the job. In the
heat of the afternoon, the flowers began to droop a single bee
stirred the roses. Next summer, Nadine will visit Italy then she
wants to go to Asia. Patrick did not have enough time to finish
cooking dinner consequently, the stew is very watery. We had to
wait two hours to pose for the family photograph by that time,
unfortunately, the children were no longer clean and neat.
17. A. B. C. D. E. It would be difficult to work; full-time
while he had five classes however, Noe accepted the job. It would
be difficult to work full-time while he had five classes; however,
Noe accepted the job. It would be difficult to work full-time while
he had five classes however; Noe accepted the job. None of the
above Correct as is
18. A. B. C. D. E. In the heat of the afternoon; the flowers
began to droop a single bee stirred the roses. In the heat of the
afternoon, the flowers; began to droop a single bee stirred the
roses. In the heat of the afternoon, the flowers began to droop; a
single bee stirred the roses. None of the above Correct as is
19. A. B. C. D. E. Next summer; Nadine will visit Italy then
she wants to go to Asia. Next summer, Nadine will visit; Italy then
she wants to go to Asia. Next summer, Nadine will visit Italy then;
she wants to go to Asia. None of the above Correct as is
20. A. B. C. D. E. Patrick did not have enough time; to finish
cooking dinner consequently, the stew is very watery. Patrick did
not have enough time to finish cooking dinner; consequently, the
stew is very watery. Patrick did not have enough time to finish
cooking dinner consequently; the stew is very watery. None of the
above Correct as is
21. A. B. C. D. E. We had to wait two hours to pose for the
family photograph; by that time, unfortunately, the children were
no longer clean and neat. We had to wait two hours; to pose for the
family photograph by that time, unfortunately, the children were no
longer clean and neat. We had to wait two hours to pose for the
family photograph by that time; unfortunately the children were no
longer clean and neat. None of the above Correct as is
22. The colon (:) is also useful for making meaning clear. Use
a colon to introduce a list or an explanation. However, use the
colon only when the words before it are a complete sentence that
could stand alone. Do not use a colon after expression like such as
or for example. Never interrupt a sentence with a colon.
23. When you go to the movies, be sure to get the following:
popcorn, soda, and a dill pickle.
24. There is only one way to please Brandon at the movies: buy
the food he loves.
25. His friends know this about Brandon: the food is more
important to him than the film.
26. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. To make your own salsa, you need tomatoes,
onions, chiles, cilantro, and salt. I have to do many things to
prepare for my guests clean the house, shop for groceries, buy
concert tickets, and repair the brakes on my car. Ian can play four
different wind instruments flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. This
afternoon, two-year-old Ryan was impossible he poured maple syrup
on the floor, tore the pages out of a photo album, and flushed a
doll down the toilet. Vanessas mother taught her many old popular
dances, such as the twist, pony, swim, jerk, frug, and monkey.
27. A. B. C. D. E. To make your own salsa: you need tomatoes,
onions, chiles, cilantro, and salt. To make your own salsa, you
need: tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro, and salt. To make your
own: salsa, you need tomatoes, onions, chiles, cilantro, and salt.
None of the above Correct as is
28. A. B. C. D. E. I have to do many things: to prepare for my
guests clean the house, shop for groceries, buy concert tickets,
and repair the brakes on my car. I have to do many things to
prepare for my guests: clean the house, shop for groceries, buy
concert tickets, and repair the brakes on my car. I have to do many
things to prepare for my guests clean the house: shop for
groceries, buy concert tickets, and repair the brakes on my car.
None of the above Correct as is
29. A. B. C. D. E. Ian can play four different wind
instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. Ian can play four
different: wind instruments flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon. Ian
can play: four different wind instruments flute, clarinet, oboe,
and bassoon. None of the above Correct as is
30. A. B. C. D. E. This afternoon, two-year-old Ryan: was
impossible he poured maple syrup on the floor, tore the pages out
of a photo album, and flushed a doll down the toilet. This
afternoon, two-year-old Ryan was impossible: he poured maple syrup
on the floor, tore the pages out of a photo album, and flushed a
doll down the toilet. This afternoon: two-year-old Ryan was
impossible he poured maple syrup on the floor, tore the pages out
of a photo album, and flushed a doll down the toilet. None of the
above Correct as is
31. A. B. C. D. E. Vanessas mother taught her many old popular
dances: such as the twist, pony, swim, jerk, frug, and monkey.
Vanessas mother taught her many old popular dances, such as: the
twist, pony, swim, jerk, frug, and monkey. Vanessas mother taught
her: many old popular dances, such as the twist, pony, swim, jerk,
frug, and monkey. None of the above Correct as is
32. Free writewrite without picking up your pen or pencil until
I say stop. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding
silly. Start with the prompt and go where your mind takes you.
Prompt: How much do you care what people think about you? How
willing are you to stand up against a crowd even if you will be all
alone and ridiculed? 1:30 :00 1:00 4:00 2:00 :30 3:30 2:30
3:00
33. I am going to show you an image WITHOUT TALKING or looking
at your neighbor, write immediately what you would do in this
situation Remember, you only get one first reaction, so please do
not look around Write directly on your paper what you would do
34. You are here! You are in a crowded office building. Quite a
few people are waiting with you in the lobby for an elevator. You
are in the middle of the pack, but you will definitely get on the
next elevator. The doors open and you see
35. Now you are all by yourself waiting for the elevator. The
doors open and you see
36. Link
37. Link
38. Link
39. A.Sentence both people B. Let both people go free
40. A.Sentence three people B. Let three people go free
41. A.Sentence one hundred people B. Let one hundred people go
free
42. Link
43. Introduction paragraph I. You, The Potential Helper, Must
Notice an Event Is Occurring The chapter is about personal
responsibility
44. Narrative from Slaters perspective Discussion of a
particular case Discussion of Darley and Latanes experiments She
jumps back and forth Do not read until after Thursdays class!
45. A. B. C. D. E. Semicolons Colons What would you do?
(elevator) What would you do? (guilty/innocent) Introduction to
chapter
46. A. B. C. D. E. Semicolons Colons What would you do?
(elevator) What would you do? (guilty/innocent) Introduction to
chapter
47. Read and annotate Darley and Latanes Training Manual You
must have at least one thing annotated per page Expect a reading
quiz Highlight words you think would make good vocabulary words
Complete the vocabulary worksheet Prewriting for Essay #4can be an
outline, free write, brainstorming, etc. Post to the blog by
Thursday at 11:55 p.m.; respond to at least two students by Sunday
at 11:55 p.m.