Exercise 1: Directions: Write S in the blank before each simple sentence, C before each compound sentence, and R before each run-on sentence. """ Example: S The directions are simple and straight-forward. 1. Florida and Georgia are the only southern states I've visited, but I've been in every state in New England. 2.Skating and skiing are Aaron's favorite cold weather sports. Turn right at the stop sign go left at the next corner. Six inches of snow are predicted, I'd better find my boots. 5. Both Kuma and Angie enjoy hiking and backpacking. 6. Try it, you'll like it. Liam had a solo in last year's concert; he hopes to have one this year, too. Niabi plays both the oboe and the piano and plays them very well. George and Helene can't agree on a country for their report, but they want to choose one in Eastern Europe. 10. Lately, all of my clothes seem too small.​

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.