Monday, June 27, 2016

Sentence Combining #2

Revise the following groups of sentences to form one sentence with a list of appositives. The use of higher order punctuation is encouraged.

A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools.
The tools include a watch.
The tools include a tiny pen.
The tools include a nail file
The tools include a screwdriver.
The tools include a metal saw.
The tools include pliers.
And the tools even include a fish scaler.


In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas.  Gorillas are shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.




Revise each of the following sentences by adding at least one fact or detail in the form of an appositive.  For one sentence, add your own series of appositives.

1. College life is a series of shocks.

2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

4. These are the characteristics of a successful student.

5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike.

Now compose your own example of a sentence using appostives to add detail to a noun.

22 comments:

  1. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, a nail file, a tiny pen, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey, a scientist, lived among and studied gorillas-shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life, a struggle, is a series of shocks.
    2. Sean, a 4th grader, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, a prized possession.
    3. Kylie, an adventurous teenager, remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar, a mysterious place, had filled her with numbe excitement.
    4. These are the characteristics-such as hard work, dedication, and ambition-of a successful student.
    5. Teenagers, rebellious monsters, often wear clothes their parents, conservative folks, like.

    My own-

    John, a stubborn toddler, refused to eat the vegetables, a disgrace to food.

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  2. 1. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scalar.

    2. In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas-- shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    3. College life, rigorous atmosphere, is a series of shocks.
    Sean, playful child, rushed outside with his new double-barrel gun.
    Kylie, tall-blond girl, remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.
    These are the characteristics, mostly unique, of a successful student.
    Teenagers, kids with no life, often wear clothes their parents dislike.
    Kousi, slim-fir girl, was being a racket in class.

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  3. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools including: a watch, tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.
    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas—shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.
    1. College life—professors giving exams every week, students working between classes and studying while working—is a series of shocks.
    2. Sean—the new kid in the neighborhood— rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar—cob web filled, spider occupied, odor lingering—had filled her with numb excitement.
    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: people who are hardworking, determined, and success seekers.
    5. Teenagers—attitude filled young adults thirteen years and older— often wear clothes their parents dislike.

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    1. My example-
      Mr. Roberts--the new science teacher-- told everyone they have an exam next class.

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  4. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, a tiny pen,a nail file,a screwdriver,a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey live among gorillas-- shy, beguiling creatures whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life, most rigorous period in life, is a series of shocks.
    2. Sean, a teenage boy, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar, a very mysterious room, had filled her with numb excitement.
    4.These are the characteristics of a successful student: not texting in class, being respectful, not interrupting another student or teacher, and being focused.
    5. Teenagers, most immature people, often wear clothes their parents dislike.


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    1. A middle age woman, Rachel, was being disrespectful to the construction workers.

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  5. -Joshua Lucero

    A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools. The tools include: a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas. Gorillas , wild animals, are shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life, a roller coaster, a circus, is a series of shocks.
    2. Sean, a violent boy, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar, a dark abyss, had filled her with numb excitement.
    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student- a scholar.
    5. Teenagers, girls, often wear clothes their parents dislike.


    my example: Sherlock, a sociopath, observed that the scratch on the wall was made by Mrs. Hudson's shoe.

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  6. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools:
    The tools include a watch,
    The tools include a tiny pen,
    The tools include a nail file,
    The tools include a screwdriver,
    The tools include a metal saw,
    The tools include pliers,
    And the tools even include a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas—shy, beguiling animals— whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life is a series of shocks—sudden lightning bolts, surprise rain showers, unexpected winds.
    2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, his hair swaying in the wind, running toward the field, and with no shoes on.
    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar— cold, clammy, chilling— had filled her with numb excitement.
    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: good work ethic, genuine thoughts, and problem solving skills.
    5. Teenagers often wear clothes—ripped jeans, baggy shirts, high tops— their parents dislike.

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    2. The animal, a big brown bear, went through our garbage.

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  7. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools:a watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas; Gorillas are shy, beguiling creatures whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    College life at midnight, is a series of shocks: insane parties, overwhelming charges, 3 hours exams.

    Sean -an grey eyed boy-rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

    Kylie - an introvert- remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

    These are the characteristics of a successful student: having growth, high G.P.A, and outstanding recommendations.

    Teenagers often wear clothes that are cheap, and have holes, that their parents dislike.




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  8. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools:

    a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and even include a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey-a scientist- lived among and studied gorillas, shy beguiling animals, whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1.College life, a series of shocks, continues to grow with each passing year.
    2. Sean, the neighbor's kid, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
    3.Kylie, who remembered the dark cellar, had thoughts that filled her with numb excitement.
    4.These, the characteristics of a successful student, are what you need to know to get through school.
    5. Teenagers, who often wear clothes that their parents dislike, wear what they want anyways.

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  9. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, and pliers.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas; Gorillas are shy, beguiling creatures whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life is a series of shocks: three hour long exams, night long parties, and overwhelming charges.

    2. Sean--the crazy kid-- rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

    3. Kylie--skinny, blonde girl--remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: integrity, self-reliant, and responsible.

    5. Teenagers often wear clothes, that are cheap and are too short, that their parents dislike.

    Matt, an ugly, chunky guy, drove to the store this morning.

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  10. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: Including a Watch, a Tiny pen, a Nail file, a Screwdriver, a Metal saw, Pliers and even includes a Fish scaler.

    1. College life, an experience, is a series of shocks.




    2. Sean rushed outside, his favorite place,with his new double-barreled water gun.




    3. Kylie, being imaginative, remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.




    4. These are the characteristics-such as being responsible, outgoing, and Independent-of a successful student.




    5. Teenagers, little devils, often wear clothes their parents, dislike.

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  11. 1.A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools.
    The tools include a watch.
    The tools include a tiny pen.
    The tools include a nail file

    The typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools:a watch,a tiny pen, and a nail file.

    2. College life is a series of shocks.
    College life, a great opportunity is a series of shocks.

    3.Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
    The new kid at school, Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student.
    Kyle remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar, her childhood playroom had filled her with numb excitement.

    5.These are the characteristics of a successful student.
    These are the characteristics-good work ethics, study habits, and healthy sleep cycles- of a successful student.

    6.Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike.
    Teenagers often wear clothes-gothic,tight, and revealing appearal- that their parents dislike

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  12. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Gorillas are shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    College life is a series of shocks; only students with determination can succeed.

    Sean, the high school dropout, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

    Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark, deep cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

    A successful student has many characteristics; caring and open minded are the two most common.

    The bacteria contains many internal structures: a mitochondria, a nucleus, ribosomes, and many more.



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    1. Teenagers often wear clothes –trendy and fitted –their parents dislike.

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  13. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools:a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.
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    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas-- shy, beguiling creatures-- whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.
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    1. College life is a series of shocks in the ways of: social life, recreational life, and ways of studying.
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    2. Sean-- the competitor, rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.
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    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement; only years after the murder of the strange man.
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    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: diligent, compassionate, ambitious, and focused.
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    5. Teenagers often wear clothes their parents dislike-- tight clothing.

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  14. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools such as a :watch, tiny pen, nail file, screwdriver, metal saw, pliers, and a fish scalier.


    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied Gorillas. Gorillas are -shy and beguiling- creatures whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life is a series of shocks to students: social lives, work ethic, interests, and future opportunity.

    2. Sean rushes outside with his new double-barreled water gun ,the new Hasbro toy, to spray his sister.

    3. Kylie, aunt, remembered thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.
    4. These are the outstanding characteristics of a successful student: Work ethic, dedication, and determination.

    5. Teenagers often wear,over reveling, clothes their parents dislike.

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  15. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools: a watch, a tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    n Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas: shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life is a series of shocks, such as the finding out that you're a vegetarian vampire with pink braces and horrible acne.

    2. Sean rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun, a broken tool he bought off eBay.

    3. Kylie— a former Ghost Buster— remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar had filled her with numb excitement.

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: Resourceful, young, hungry, and in debt.

    5. Teenagers often wear clothes— orange tutus and ceremonial headdresses— that their parents dislike.

    6. George, the new kid, doesn't appreciate it when people change his phone settings to a foreign language.

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  16. A typical Swiss army knife includes a variety of tools including: a watch, tiny pen, a nail file, a screwdriver, a metal saw, pliers, and a fish scaler.

    In Rwanda, Dian Fossey lived among and studied gorillas—shy, beguiling animals whose numbers have been decimated by poachers.

    1. College life—professors giving exams every week, students working between classes and studying while working—is a series of shocks.

    2. Sean—the new kid in the neighborhood— rushed outside with his new double-barreled water gun.

    3. Kylie remembered how thoughts of the dark cellar—cob web filled, spider occupied, odor lingering—had filled her with numb excitement.

    4. These are the characteristics of a successful student: people who are hardworking, determined, and success seekers.

    5. Teenagers—attitude filled young adults thirteen years and older— often wear clothes their parents dislike.


    MY EXAMPLE:
    Matt— the Pokemon trainer— always maintain a high grade point average and is on level 27 for Pokemon Go.

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