1. identify the following words as either a phrase or a clause. swimming laps at the pool phrase clause 2. identify the following words as either a phrase or a clause. we gathered data phrase clause 3. the narrative technique using conversation between characters is omniscience dialogue pacing character insight 4. an argument is writing dealing with a controversial issue writing that takes a specific perspective writing that opposes another writer’s opinions writing to explain a writer’s ideas on a topic 5. identify the sentence type for the sentence below. in the winter the temperatures dip below zero, so many people vacation in warmer climates. simple compound complex compound-complex 6. what makes up a complex sentence? two independent clauses a phrase and a clause two dependent clauses a dependent clause and an independent clause 7. a clause can best be defined as a group of words that add descriptive detail a group of words that has either a subject or a verb a group of words that has both a subject and a verb a sentence

Which of the following sentences refers to a conflict between characters in "two kinds"?

Read this passage: many manufacturers prefer plastic as a material for containers because it can be molded into many shapes. but plastic is not very strong. it must be fused with glass or steel for strength. it is also not very durable. even the strongest plastic can break under enough pressure. the biggest disadvantage to using plastic is that it does not decompose. while plastic can be recycled, doing so is tedious and difficult. while it may be more expensive and difficult to work with, aluminum is a much stronger building material with far greater tensile strength. it conducts electricity because it is metal. best of all, aluminum is very easy to recycle. even if it is thrown away, it decomposes much more quickly than most manufacturing materials. how does the compare-and-contrast organizational pattern of the passage support the author's purpose? a. the passage gradually leads up to the point about decomposition to inform the reader about the importance of recycling plastics. b. the passage lists the advantages and disadvantages of each material to make a case for the use of plastic and not aluminum in containers. c. the passage begins with a description of plastic's problems in order to call attention to the good qualities of aluminum. d. the passage shows the superiority of aluminum in order to make a case for the production of stronger plastics.

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