Stage 1

Stage 1

1.) What is the statement in each paragraph that sums

up the general point of that paragraph?

1.) What is the statement in each paragraph that sums

up the general point of that paragraph?

2.) What sort of verb tells what something or somebody

is?

2.) What sort of verb tells what something or somebody

is?

3.) Identify the subject in the following sentence:

3.) Identify the subject in the following sentence:

The girl with long black hair was the most attractive stranger at
my brothers party.

The girl with long black hair was the most attractive stranger at
my brothers party.

4.) Add the correct punctuation to the following

sentence, based on the principles of coordination:

4.) Add the correct punctuation to the following

sentence, based on the principles of coordination:

It snowed on Sunday so I couldnt take a long walk with my dog.

It snowed on Sunday so I couldnt take a long walk with my dog.

5.) Identify the complete verb in the following

sentence:

5.) Identify the complete verb in the following

sentence:

I cant go to the mall today.

I cant go to the mall today.

Stage 2

Stage 2

1.) Make the following topic into a good topic sentence:

1.) Make the following topic into a good topic sentence:

How I got my first chance to play college basketball.

How I got my first chance to play college basketball.

2.) Underline the complete verb:

2.) Underline the complete verb:

Lynette could have been injured in the car accident.

Lynette could have been injured in the car accident.

3.) Place parentheses around the prepositional

phrases:

3.) Place parentheses around the prepositional

phrases:

My puppy raced down the stairs and skidded across the floor

My puppy raced down the stairs and skidded across the floor

into my arms.

into my arms.

4.) Add the correct punctuation to the sentence, based

on the principles of coordination:

4.) Add the correct punctuation to the sentence, based

on the principles of coordination:

My closet is full of clothes however none of them fit me right.

My closet is full of clothes however none of them fit me right.

5.) Identify the main verb in the following sentence:

5.) Identify the main verb in the following sentence:

Ron wanted to take a nap before dinner.

Ron wanted to take a nap before dinner.

Stage 3

Stage 3

1.) Compose a thesis statement that gives a general summary

of the following topic sentences:

1.) Compose a thesis statement that gives a general summary

of the following topic sentences:

a.) On Halloween, kids can go from house to house and get candy.
b.) Both kids and adults enjoy dressing up on Halloween.
c.) Sometimes, Halloween can provide an opportunity for people to
cause trouble in neighborhoods.

a.) On Halloween, kids can go from house to house and get candy.
b.) Both kids and adults enjoy dressing up on Halloween.
c.) Sometimes, Halloween can provide an opportunity for people to
cause trouble in neighborhoods.

2.) Identify the verb in this sentence and write whether it is

an action or a being verb:

2.) Identify the verb in this sentence and write whether it is

an action or a being verb:

The pudding tastes like caramel and cream.

The pudding tastes like caramel and cream.

3.) Add two prepositional phrases to the following clause to

make a more interesting sentence:

3.) Add two prepositional phrases to the following clause to

make a more interesting sentence:

A man in black appeared

A man in black appeared

4.) Combine the following sentences using Option 3 of

coordination:

4.) Combine the following sentences using Option 3 of

coordination:

Keira begged and pleased with her father. He would not lend her the
money for a tattoo.

Keira begged and pleased with her father. He would not lend her the
money for a tattoo.

5.) Underline the complete verb:

5.) Underline the complete verb:

After a long day at work, I can never find a place to sit on the bus.

After a long day at work, I can never find a place to sit on the bus.

Stage 4

Stage 4

1.) What mode of introduction is the following paragraph?

1.) What mode of introduction is the following paragraph?

Many people think that studies in English are irrelevant in this day
and age. Degrees in the sciences are much more prevalent as our
society comes to rely ever more on technology. Everybody agrees that
literacy is essential, but many think that studies in literature are not
especially important or crucial. However, literary studies are still
essential in understanding humanity and its route of progress
throughout history.

Many people think that studies in English are irrelevant in this day
and age. Degrees in the sciences are much more prevalent as our
society comes to rely ever more on technology. Everybody agrees that
literacy is essential, but many think that studies in literature are not
especially important or crucial. However, literary studies are still
essential in understanding humanity and its route of progress
throughout history.

2.) Identify the verb:

2.) Identify the verb:

From the back of the auditorium came the loud sound of someone
snoring happily.

From the back of the auditorium came the loud sound of someone
snoring happily.

3.) Put parentheses ( ) around the prepositional phrases:

3.) Put parentheses ( ) around the prepositional phrases:

Cant Brianna and Jennifer ask their father to lend them some money
for a security deposit on an apartment?

Cant Brianna and Jennifer ask their father to lend them some money
for a security deposit on an apartment?

4.) Determine what the subordinating conjunction is, then

place a comma if needed:

4.) Determine what the subordinating conjunction is, then

place a comma if needed:

Emily was a gifted painted although she had never studied art.

Emily was a gifted painted although she had never studied art.

5.) Place a comma in the sentence if needed:

5.) Place a comma in the sentence if needed:

She had ingredients for cupcakes but no frosting.

She had ingredients for cupcakes but no frosting.

Stage 5

Stage 5

1.) Add an appropriate transitional word:

1.) Add an appropriate transitional word:

I am a social person. I like to be with my family and friends. I enjoy

their company at meals, sports events and parties. I enjoy road trips
with my brothers. _________________, there are times when I
need to be by myself.

I am a social person. I like to be with my family and friends. I enjoy

their company at meals, sports events and parties. I enjoy road trips
with my brothers. _________________, there are times when I
need to be by myself.

2.) Correct the verb inconsistency in this sentence:

2.) Correct the verb inconsistency in this sentence:

Melissa and I take the same algebra class at the college, so she let me
see her notes when I miss class.

Melissa and I take the same algebra class at the college, so she let me
see her notes when I miss class.

3.) Identify the subject in the following sentence:

3.) Identify the subject in the following sentence:

Pauls love for his children has made him into a generous and
compassionate man.

Pauls love for his children has made him into a generous and
compassionate man.

4.) Combine the two simple sentences by using one of the

subordination options (you may change the order of the
sentences if you wish).

4.) Combine the two simple sentences by using one of the

subordination options (you may change the order of the
sentences if you wish).

Lewis is taking care of his two nephews. His sister is in the hospital.

Lewis is taking care of his two nephews. His sister is in the hospital.

5.) Identify the infinitive:

5.) Identify the infinitive:

He wants to live in a better house in a nicer neighborhood.

He wants to live in a better house in a nicer neighborhood.