AIDE Basic English Assignment Guide and Key Points

 

Chapter 12 "Writing Compound and Complex Sentences"

 

Lesson 1 "What Are Phrases and Clauses?"

Turn to Pages 292-293 Look at the picture on Page 292 and try to guess how it relates to Writing Compound and Complex Sentences

Turn to Page 293 Read the short introduction to Chapter 12

Turn to Page 293 and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 294-295; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 294-295for pictures, information in the margins, and diagrams, read each of the captions.

On page 296 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Page 294-295 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 296? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "What Are Phrases and Clauses" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

phrase - a group of words that work together

simple sentence - a sentence with one subject and one predicate

 

Section Review Answers

  1. clause
  2. clause
  3. clause
  4. clause
  5. clause
  6. dependent
  7. independent
  8. independent
  9. dependent
  10. independent

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you distinguish between phrase and clauses?

Are you able to distinguish between dependent clauses and independent clauses, or simple sentences?

 

 

Lesson 2 "Compound Sentences"

Scan Pages 297-299; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 297-299 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 300 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 297-299(take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 300? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Compound Sentences" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

compound - two or more sentences or parts of a sentence that are connected with a conjunction

compound sentence - two or more related clauses that are connected with a conjunction

 

Section Review Answers

  1. -5 Your sentences and paragraphs will vary. You will have to e-mail them to me if you want to know if you got them right.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you define a compound sentence?

Are you able to use conjunctions and commas to combine clauses into compound sentences?

 

 

Lesson 3 "Dependent Clauses"

 

Scan Pages 301-306; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 301-306 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short writing tip in the margin on Page 304.

On page 307 read the questions so you know what information you will be looking for as you read the section.

Read Pages 301-306 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 307? (See Key Points below for help)

Read the hints for better spelling on the bottom of page 306

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Dependent Clauses" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Adverb clause - a dependent clause that works like an adverb in a sentence.

noun clause - A dependent clause that works like a noun in a sentence

appositive - a noun, phrase, or clause that is placed next to a noun to rename or explain that noun.

adjective clause - a dependent clause that describes a noun or pronoun

 

 

 

Section Review Answers

  1. than she usually is
  2. where they often meet
  3. if you plan to drive anywhere today
  4. when she saw Jackson
  5. that won three awards
  6. who live in the mountains- adjective clause
  7. than it ever had before- adverb clause
  8. Whoever made those predictions - noun clause
  9. after the storm is over - adverb clause
  10. one forecast by the weather service- appositive

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able to use dependent clauses as adverbs in sentences?

Can you use dependent clauses as nouns in sentences?

Are you able to use dependent clauses as adjectives in sentences?

 

Lesson 4 "Complex Sentences"

 

Scan Page 308; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Page 308 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 309 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Page 308 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 309? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Complex Sentences" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Complex sentence - a sentence with one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

 

Section Review Answers

  1. Because they are a rich source of vitamin A - adverb clause
  2. that people eat - adjective clause
  3. what weed is a close relative of carrots - noun clause
  4. which has a cluster of small white flowers - adjective clause
  5. since it is tough and woody - adverb clause
  6. simple
  7. complex
  8. complex
  9. complex
  10. simple

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify complex sentences?

Are you able to distinguish among simple, compound, and complex sentences?

 

"Where to Find It"

 

Scan Page 310; Read the tasks to complete at the bottom so you know what information you need to find.

Read page 310 about using a biographical reference book.

Complete the tasks on the bottom of page 310? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Chapter 12 Where to Find It (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

 

Where to Find it Key Points

 

 

Section Review Answers

  1. a) a biographical encyclopedia, b) a biographical dictionary, c) a biographical reference about people in a particular field.
  2. Your answers will vary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you use a biographical reference book to find information?

 

"Writing Project "

 

Read page 311 about the writing project.

Go to the quiz page Chapter 12 Writing Project (This is were you will write your paragraph)

 

 Preparing for Chapter 12 Test

On pages 312-313 you will find the Chapter 12 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 12 Test "Writing Compound and Complex Sentences"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

 

Chapter 12 Review answers

     

  1. phrase
  2. simple sentence
  3. appositive
  4. compound
  5. compound sentence
  6. noun clause
  7. adjective clause
    9. adverb clause
  9. complex sentence
  10. clause - an employee at the music store
  11. phrase
  12. clause
  13. phrase
  14. clause
  15. Nathan-learned
  16. People- buy and sell
  17. Stocks- are
  18. owner- owns
  19. prices- go
  20. what proper breathing is- noun clause
  21. if you take a few deep breaths- adverb clause
  22. When you feel tense-adverb clause
  23. that you may feel during a test- adjective clause
  24. that are located inside your chest cavity- adjective clause
  25. Your sentences will vary.

 

Congratulations you finished Chapter 12!!