Rachel’s younger brother is in fourth grade. She is trying to explain to him how to do a household task. She is going to read the explanation aloud and post it on the refrigerator for him to refer to later.

A. What kind of sentences do you recommend Rachel use: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?

B. Identify two sentence types from answer A and explain why you think they would effectively communicate Rachel’s message.

1 answer

A. I recommend that Rachel use simple sentences to effectively communicate her message to her younger brother.

B. Two simple sentences that Rachel could use to effectively communicate her message to her younger brother are:

1. "First, take the dirty dishes out of the sink."
2. "Next, put them in the dishwasher and turn it on."

These simple sentences effectively communicate Rachel's message to her younger brother by providing clear and concise instructions on how to complete the household task step-by-step. The use of simple sentences also makes it easier for her younger brother to understand and follow the instructions without confusion.