COMPLETE SENTENCES
How to write a strong
and complete
sentence.
Complete Sentences that Reflect
the Question or CSRQ
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CSRQ is required when
answering all questions.
CSRQ is easier than rewriting and then
answering the question
Methods
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First remove the question word.
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Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
Use what is left of the question and combine
with your answer.
This will form a complete sentence and reflect
the question without rewriting the whole thing.
Examples
What is your name?
My name is Mrs. Rickert.
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Who wrote “Thank You, Mr. Jones”?
Sarah Logan wrote “Thank You, Mr. Jones.”
Things to remember
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Include everything out of the original question.
If there is a quote, use the quote.
If there is a name, use the name!
Use EVERYTHING!
Examples
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The length of the question
doesn’t matter. It is always set
up the same way.
For example--Question: “Do you think
Ackerman’s scientific
knowledge about leaves
comes from observation or
research? Explain.
Answer: I think Ackerman’s
scientific knowledge about
leaves comes from research
because she uses
sophisticated explanations
and terminology.
Inverted word order
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It is acceptable to use
inverted word order in CSRQ
if it still makes sense!
Question: What are three
things people do with fall
leaves?
Answer: Play in leaves,
protect plants and recycle to
create humus are three things
people do with fall leaves.
Remember
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You do NOT write the question.
Remove the question word.
You reflect the question in your answer.
I will recognize the question immediately, if you
have done it correctly.
Include everything from the question in your
answer!
More Examples…
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Question: Who wrote the book entitled White
Fang?
Answer: Jack London wrote the book entitled
White Fang.
Question: As a child, what does Brooks
assume about the “wasp house”?
Answer: As a child, Brooks assumed that the
“wasp house” was made by humans, just as a
birdhouse is.
Don’t Forget!!!!!
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Always capitalize the first word in every
sentence!
Always end your sentences with some form of
punctuation, such as a period!
If a word has an apostrophe, make sure you
use it!