Lesson 7: Grammar and Punctuation Apply
To show your understanding of the unit goals, write a paragraph about your favorite free-time activity. For example, where do you engage in this activity? When? How? Why do you like it so much? Why do you prefer it over other activities? How is the activity similar or different from your best friend’s favorite pastime? Check that you have capitalized and punctuated sentences correctly. Also, be sure to place the phrases and clauses appropriately and avoid shifts in pronoun number and person. Students MUST include the following:
One simple sentence
One compound sentence
One complex sentence
One compound-complex sentence
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1 answer
One compound sentence: I usually engage in this activity at home during evenings, but sometimes I also enjoy reading at a local coffee shop with a warm cup of tea.
One complex sentence: Reading allows me to escape reality and immerse myself in different worlds created by authors, which helps me relax and destress after a long day.
One compound-complex sentence: While my best friend enjoys playing soccer with a group of friends in the park, I prefer the solitude and quietness of reading in my cozy corner with a soft blanket and a good book in hand.