Meaningful sentences

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Mrs. Turlich English III
MEANINGFUL SENTENCES
THE TASK:Write a meaningful sentence for each assigned vocabulary word.
Example 1: candor - the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or
expression
The doctor spoke with candor. (not meaningful)
As he delivered the diagnosis, the doctor spoke with both candor
and sincerity. (meaningful)
Example 2 (grammar directive – use an appositive):
The doctor spoke with candor, openness, as he delivered the diagnosis.
THE RULES:
Task 1: Define each word, including part of speech, synonym and antonym.
Task 2: Write meaningful sentences with the identified vocabulary words.
Task 3: Have your sentences checked and initialized.
Task 4: Test by writing your meaningful sentences perfectly.
All tasks are to be completed on a weekly basis.
SCORING:
Five points off for each error (spelling, punctuation, usage, sense, etc.)
No more that twenty points for each sentence
Ten points off for a fragment or run-on
Ten points off for a wrong definition
Note: Various grammar directives will be assigned weekly.

Mrs. Turlich English III
Week 1 – the appositive:
taut clarity infuse leer cascade
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Mrs. Turlich English III
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