EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination
EXERCISE 14–7Using coordination and subordination
Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.
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The aides help the students with reading and math. These are the children’s weakest subjects.
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The aides help the students with reading and math, the children’s weakest subjects. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The aides help the students with reading and math. These are the children’s weakest subjects.
Thurmont means “gateway to the mountains.” It is minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and the historic town of Catoctin.
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Thurmont, which means “gateway to the mountains,” is minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and the historic town of Catoctin. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: Thurmont means “gateway to the mountains.” It is minutes from the Blue Ridge Mountains and the historic town of Catoctin.
The ivory-billed woodpecker was once thought to be extinct. Some scientists are trying to prove that it still exists.
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The ivory-billed woodpecker was once thought to be extinct, but some scientists are trying to prove that it still exists.orAlthough the ivory-billed woodpecker was once thought to be extinct, some scientists are trying to prove that it still exists. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The ivory-billed woodpecker was once thought to be extinct. Some scientists are trying to prove that it still exists.
The losing team was made up of superstars. These superstars acted as isolated individuals on the court.
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The losing team was made up of superstars who acted as isolated individuals on the court. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The losing team was made up of superstars. These superstars acted as isolated individuals on the court.
The rooms in the new high-rise are spacious and clean. They also have spectacular views.
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The rooms in the new high-rise are spacious and clean; in addition, they have spectacular views.orThe rooms in the new high-rise are spacious and clean, and they have spectacular views. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The rooms in the new high-rise are spacious and clean. They also have spectacular views.
The cream pie was launched from the front row. It flew toward the senator’s face.
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Launched from the front row, the cream pie flew toward the senator’s face. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The cream pie was launched from the front row. It flew toward the senator’s face.
The Hawaiian shirt was once seen as loud, garish vacation wear. It has become a trendy fashion item.
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Once seen as loud, garish vacation wear, the Hawaiian shirt has become a trendy fashion item. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The Hawaiian shirt was once seen as loud, garish vacation wear. It has become a trendy fashion item.
The little stores on Main Street began to go out of business. Everyone had started shopping at the mall on the edge of town.
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The little stores on Main Street began to go out of business because everyone had started shopping at the mall on the edge of town. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: The little stores on Main Street began to go out of business. Everyone had started shopping at the mall on the edge of town.
Maureen Tucker was one of the first female drummers in a major rock band. She played in an influential 1960s group called the Velvet Underground.
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Maureen Tucker, one of the first female drummers in a major rock band, played in an influential 1960s group called the Velvet Underground. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: Maureen Tucker was one of the first female drummers in a major rock band. She played in an influential 1960s group called the Velvet Underground.
Richard bought a hybrid car. It could travel more than fifty miles on a gallon of gas.
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Richard bought a hybrid car that could travel more than fifty miles on a gallon of gas.orRichard bought a hybrid car because it could travel more than fifty miles on a gallon of gas. For more help, see section 14.
EXERCISE 14–7 Using coordination and subordination - Combine each pair of sentences by subordinating minor ideas or by coordinating ideas of equal importance. You must decide which ideas are minor because the sentences are given out of context. Answers may vary.: Richard bought a hybrid car. It could travel more than fifty miles on a gallon of gas.