COMM 141 Week 4 Sentence Writing Assignment
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This assignment is due on Friday, February 4th by 11:59 pm at the latest. Post your
work on eCentennial in the assignment folder.
Part A.
Find the subjects in the following sentences. Identify the subject by making it
bold. Identify the verb by underlining it.
(Hint: Study “Part 1” of the “Sentence Structure Handout” located on
eCentennial in “Content.)
1.
There are colourful flowers in the garden.
2.
Solar energy is an efficient cost-effective non-polluting resource.
2.
Here is the main cause of your confusion.
3.
Several of the members are going to the conference.
4.
The box of cookies was standing on the counter.
5.
Your hotel reservations can be cancelled up to three days before your expected arrival.
Part B. Change the following pairs of sentences to form a compound sentence, using FANBOYS (and,
but, or, for, so, yet, nor). More than one answer may be possible. Be sure to use the correct
punctuation. Remember that the second clause does not begin with a capital letter.
(Hint: Study “Part 3” of the “Sentence Structure Handout” located on eCentennial in
“Content. Also, be sure to study , Unit 4- Chapter 17, in your textbook or on MindTap.)
1.
I was feeling worse. I decided to call the doctor.
I was feeling worse, so i decided to call the doctor.
2.
Melissa invited Sue to the play. Sue preferred to stay home.
Melissa invited sue to play, but she preferred to stay home
3.
We can keep the damaged goods. We can return them and demand a refund.
We can keep the damaged goods for return them and demand a refund.
4.
Beth is very shy. She is very popular.
Beth is very shy, but she is very popular
5.
You can pay me the money now. You can pay me next week.
You can pay me the money now or pay me next week.
Part C. Create compound sentences by attaching logical independent clauses to what has already been
provided. You should consider the meanings of the provided independent clauses as well as the
conjunctions found at the end of each of these clauses. Add appropriate punctuation when and
where necessary.
(Hint: Study “Part 3” of the “Sentence Structure Handout” located on eCentennial in
“Content. Also, be sure to study , Unit 4- Chapter 17 and Chapter 20, in your textbook or
on MindTap.)
1.
I usually wake up on time but
I usually wake up on time; but today,“I was late incase of my worse health condition”.
2.
The movie was incredible however
The movie was incredible; however, it was very long.
3.
We decided not to attend the meeting moreover
We decided not to attend the meeting.Moreover, auditing is there in the office
4.
Jane didn’t read the memo consequently
“Jane didn’t read the memo; consequently, she threw it all away."
5.
Having self-confidence is incredibly important for
Having “self - confidence” is incredibly important for achieving the goal.