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GRAMMAR Labsheet #1 2016 with Jesus
TEACHER: MISS ANNIE MARAVILLA 2nd

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CONTENT TO EVALUATE: Sentence Structure: Simple and Compound

Sentences(#1)

A Write S (simple), C (compound), or F (a fragment) for each sentence.

S 1. The factory produced a lot of harmful waste products.
2. Is important to reduce our ecological footprints and do
more to protect the
environment.
3. Many people understand the need for recycling, but the
amount of material
recycled is still relatively low.
4. Corporate indifference and consumer ignorance are two
significant factors in
global warming.

B Write C (correct) or I (incorrect) for each sentence.

C 1. Global warming is reducing the amount of ice at the poles, and
this could result in
dangerous fooding.
2. Many people believe that car washes are wasteful, but they
actually use less water
than washing cars at home.
3. Consumers are often attracted by new products; so they
tend to dispose of
electronic equipment too soon.
4. Modern civilization generates too many greenhouse gases. As
a result, this has
upset a delicately balanced ecological system.

2. Complex Sentences
Combine the sentences into one sentence. Use the conjunctions provided with
correct punctuation.
1. The director closed down the nuclear plant. A leak was discovered in one of the reactors.
When a leak was discovered in one of the reactors, the director closed down
the nuclear plant .
2. Public transportation can be expensive and inconvenient. Drivers are reluctant to leave
their cars at home.
Because
.
3. People start to control their personal ecological footprints. Damage
to the environment will decrease.
when
.
4. The lives of future generations will be much more dificult than our
own. We do not take better care of the environment.
If
.
5. Documentaries concerning ecology have recently become very
successful. These films raise public awareness about the problems
facing our planet.
because
.

3. Common Patterns with Nouns That Show Cause

Circle the correct answer.
1. One of the most widespread of pollution is
exhaust from car engines. a. reasons b. factors c.
causes
2. Raising peoples awareness of the effects of automobile emissions is an important
in the efort to slow down global warming.
a. reason b. factor c. cause
3. The why recycling is important is to conserve
natural resources.
a. reason b. factor c. cause
4. The causes of overpopulation are better health care and high birth rates.