Daily Language Skill Builders

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Daily Language Skill Builders
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SkillBuilder 1

• 1. Mme. Loisel dancing for hours not thinking
  about nothing but enjoying himself.
• 2. Mme. Loisel told Mme Forestier, These is the
  three pieces of jewelry I like best a bracelet, a
  gold cross and the diamond necklace.
• 3. I dont know which one of them three
  selections are better, I said to Mary.
• 4. She said Here is my choices, first the most
  dangerous game, second, the perfect storm, third,
  I like a look of Agony.

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SkillBuilder 1 (Corrected)

• 1. Mme. Loisel danced for hours, not thinking
  about anything but enjoying herself.
• 2. Mme. Loisel told Mme Forestier, These are the
  three pieces of jewelry I like best a bracelet,
  a gold cross, and the diamond necklace.
• 3. I dont know which one of the three
  selections is best, I said to Mary.
• 4. She said Here are my choices first, The
  Most Dangerous Game second, The Perfect Storm
  third, I like a look of Agony.

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SkillBuilder 2

• 1. Author Tim OBriens own war experiences must
  enable him to write so realistic about the
  vietnam war.
• 2. I was surprised when OBrien wrote that billy
  boy reacted casual when he first reazlized he had
  stepped on the mine jane said.
• 3. You said your going to plant some Marigolds
  but you dont have no garden.
• 4. She grewed up in maryland but she has gone to
  hollywood when she was older.

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SkillBuilder 2 (Corrected)

• 1. Author Tim OBriens own war experiences must
  enable him to write so realistically about the
  Vietnam War.
• 2. I was surprised when OBrien wrote that Billy
  Boy reacted casually when he first reazlized he
  had stepped on the mine, Jane said.
• 3. You said youre going to plant some marigolds,
  but you dont have a garden.
• 4. She grew up in Maryland, but she went to
  Hollywood when she was older.

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SkillBuilder 3

• 1. My mother and father wants me to be a success
  in whatever I do, I said to her.
• 2. She answered most parents want their children
  to succeed, but some pushes their kids to hard.
• 3. John and me have finded several books about
  sea adventures, Sarah said and Ive all ready
  finished Sebastian Jungers The Perfect Storm.
• 4. She added, such books learn you about the sea
  and its fare to say your going to enjoy reading
  them!

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SkillBuilder 3 (Corrected)

• 1. My mother and father want me to be a success
  in whatever I do, I said to her.
• 2. She answered, Most parents want their
  children to succeed, but some push their kids too
  hard.
• 3. John and I have found several books about sea
  adventures, Sarah said, and Ive already
  finished Sebastian Jungers The Perfect Storm.
• 4. She added, Such books teach you about the
  sea, and its fair to say youre going to enjoy
  reading them!

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SkillBuilder 4

• 1. After gradating from Bowdoin, both men pursued
  successful careers. Longfellow became a poet
  Hawthorne wrote Novels.
• 2. Mrs Saunders said to Stan and we, you will
  appreciate the three paintings that accompany the
  poem in the book.
• 3. Today British soldiers wear read coats only
  for parades and special events, but at one time
  they weared red into battle.
• 4. Their is many reasons soldiers might arrest
  someone, including desertion spying or treason.

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SkillBuilder 4 (Corrected)

• 1. After graduating from Bowdoin, both men
  pursued successful careers. Longfellow became a
  poet. Hawthorne wrote novels.
• 2. Mrs Saunders said to Stan and us, You will
  appreciate the three paintings that accompany the
  poem in the book.
• 3. Today British soldiers wear red coats only for
  parades and special events, but at one time they
  wore red into battle.
• 4. There are many reasons soldiers might arrest
  someone, including desertion, spying, or treason.

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SkillBuilder 5

• 1. In the past people often seen death in various
  ways, and its image has varied from a hideous
  skeleton to a handsome messenger.
• 2. Death doesnt need to be crude or violent in
  this poem hes respectfuler than you might
  expect.
• 3. Jim and Della didnt have very much furniture
  in his and her apartment since they had little
  money.
• 4. David and me was surprised by the presents Jim
  and Della buyed for each other.

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SkillBuilder 5 (Corrected)

• 1. In the past people often saw death in various
  ways, and its image has varied from a hideous
  skeleton to a handsome messenger.
• 2. Death doesnt need to be crude or violent in
  this poem hes more respectful than you might
  expect.
• 3. Jim and Della didnt have very much furniture
  in their apartment, since they had little money.
• 4. David and I were surprised by the presents Jim
  and Della bought for each other.

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SkillBuilder 6

• 1. The sniper is a suspensfull story with a
  suprise ending.
• 2. I couldnt handle the presure of hideing on
  that rooftop, said Joe
• 3. Shirley jackson writed the Possibility of
  evil.
• 4. Bob and me cant wait to read the next
  selection becaus we know well enjoy it.

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SkillBuilder 6 (Corrected)

• 1. The Sniper is a suspenseful story with a
  surprise ending.
• 2. I couldnt handle the pressure of hiding on
  that rooftop, said Joe.
• 3. Shirley Jackson wrote The Possibility of
  Evil.
• 4. Bob and I cant wait to read the next
  selection, because we know well enjoy it.

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SkillBuilder 7

• 1. All forms of governments have used sensorship.
• 2. In some countries, all letter are read by
  sensors.
• 3. Edgar Allan Poes loving wife past away at a
  very young age.
• 4. Sleigh bells provides a reminder of wenter.

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SkillBuilder 7 (Corrected)

• 1. All forms of government have used censorship.
• 2. In some countries, all letters are read by
  censors.
• 3. Edgar Allan Poes loving wife passed away at a
  very young age.
• 4. Sleigh bells provide a reminder of winter.

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SkillBuilder 8

• 1. Last week i readed a collection of Poes
  stories called Tales.
• 2. Its the best he writed, says the famous Poe
  skolar, and should be honored.
• 3. Just between you and I, those boots arent
  cool this year.
• 4. Of the two pairs, yours are probably warmest.

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SkillBuilder 8 (Corrected)

• 1. Last week I read a collection of Poes stories
  called Tales.
• 2. Its the best he wrote, says the famous Poe
  scholar, and should be honored.
• 3. Just between you and me, those boots arent
  cool this year.
• 4. Of the two pairs, yours are probably warmer.

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SkillBuilder 9

• 1. I didnt know why I was rushed to the
  hospital. All I new was that I felt terribul
• 2. What kind of question is that. I dont have no
  idea what to say.
• 3. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross were born in Switzerland
  she now lives in the United States.
• 4. In 1979, basing its decision on readers
  opinions the magazine Ladies Home Journal named
  Elisabeth Kübler-ross one of the most influential
  women of the dekade.

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SkillBuilder 9 (Corrected)

• 1. I didnt know why I was rushed to the
  hospital. All I knew was that I felt terrible.
• 2. What kind of question is that? I dont have
  any idea what to say.
• 3. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was born in Switzerland.
  She now lives in the United States.
• 4. In 1979, basing its decision on readers
  opinions, the magazine Ladies Home Journal named
  Elisabeth Kübler-Ross one of the most influential
  women of the decade.

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SkillBuilder 10

• 1. Many people thinks Truman capote is one of the
  best american short-story writers
• 2. Capote begun his writing career when he is Ten
  years old.
• 3. Americans of course love to travel, to get off
  the beaten track, and writing about theyre
  journys.
• 4. Many famous poets utilizes figurtive language
  and rythm.

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SkillBuilder 10 (Corrected)

• 1. Many people think Truman Capote is one of the
  best American short-story writers.
• 2. Capote began his writing career when he was
  ten years old.
• 3. Americans, of course, love to travel, to get
  off the beaten track, and to write about their
  journeys.
• 4. Many famous poets utilize figurative language
  and rhythm.

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SkillBuilder 11

• 1. Judith ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto rico she
  wrote the story American history.
• 2. Many people remember exactly what they was
  doing when they herd that president John F
  Kennedy was killed.
• 3. the death of cousin Jessie was expected
  because she were ill for a long time and she was
  in pain and maybe it was for the best.
• 4. Roseannes mother woried when Roseanne went for
  the drive with Melissa, Jamie and travis.

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SkillBuilder 11 (Corrected)

• 1. Judith Ortiz Cofer was born in Puerto Rico.
  She wrote the story American History.
• 2. Many people remember exactly what they were
  doing when they heard that President John F.
  Kennedy had been killed.
• 3. The death of Cousin Jessie was expected
  because she had been ill for a long time. She was
  in pain, and maybe it was for the best.
• 4. Roseannes mother worried when Roseanne went
  for the drive with Melissa, Jamie, and Travis.

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SkillBuilder 12

• 1. He dont think about what i want to do, ellie
  said to dee.
• 2. He aint thinking about nobody but himself
  dee replied.
• 3. in many cultures boys face speshul tests to be
  excepted as men.
• 4. East africas masai people, who are featured in
  this story, Brothers are the Same, test themselfs
  in a notable way.

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SkillBuilder 12 (Corrected)

• 1. He doesnt think about what I want to do,
  Ellie said to Dee.
• 2. He isnt thinking about anyone but himself,
  Dee replied.
• 3. In many cultures, boys face special tests to
  be accepted as men.
• 4. East Africas Masai people, who are featured
  in this story, Brothers are the Same, test
  themselves in a notable way.

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SkillBuilder 13

• 1. you been to the mediterranean Sea wear this
  story takes place?
• 2. You must greatly inprove youre swimming if you
  want to dive from the rocks their.
• 3. Jabez sold his soul to the devil however he
  regretted his actions and wants to change his
  fate.
• 4. the men yelled three cheers for daniel
  Webster.

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SkillBuilder 13 (Corrected)

• 1. Have you been to the Mediterranean Sea, where
  this story takes place?
• 2. You must greatly improve your swimming if you
  want to dive from the rocks there.
• 3. Jabez sold his soul to the devil however, he
  regretted his actions and wanted to change his
  fate.
• 4. The men yelled, Three cheers for Daniel
  Webster!

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SkillBuilder 14

• 1. Nelson mandela, the president of south africa,
  fighted hard against Apartheid.
• 2. After reading the speech I said to mr. Chen
  dr. Kings words are very memorable.
• 3. Susan B Anthony a reformer fought for womens
  rites.
• 4. Can you believe that some peoples thought
  woman shouldnt be allowed to vote.

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SkillBuilder 14 (Corrected)

• 1. Nelson Mandela, the president of South Africa,
  fought hard against apartheid.
• 2. After reading the speech, I said to Mr. Chen,
  Dr. Kings words are very memorable.
• 3. Susan B. Anthony, a reformer, fought for
  womens rights.
• 4. Can you believe that some people thought women
  shouldnt be allowed to vote?

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SkillBuilder 15

• 1. Chika say she likes to write Stories Poemes
  and Themes
• 2. My favorit Jazz musicians is Miles davis and
  Bessie Smith I have a lot of there recordings.
• 3. Recalling Mrs. Flowers marguerite tells of
  sitting in the picture-lined parlor while mrs.
  Flowers gave lessons in living.
• 4. Mrs. Flowers was she believed her saving
  angel. Her and mrs. Flowers formed an induring
  bond and remain close for many years.

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SkillBuilder 15 (Corrected)

• 1. Chika says she likes to write stories, poems,
  and themes.
• 2. My favorite jazz musicians are Miles Davis and
  Bessie Smith. I have a lot of their recordings.
• 3. Recalling Mrs. Flowers, Marguerite tells of
  sitting in the picture-lined parlor while Mrs.
  Flowers gave lessons in living.
• 4. Mrs. Flowers was, she believed, her saving
  angel. She and Mrs. Flowers formed an enduring
  bond and remained close for many years.

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SkillBuilder 16

• 1. I admire Angelous writing, beth added,
  because it ingages the reader without wasting
  words. It is restrainned.
• 2. Lisa replied I agree, when I have time Im
  planing to memorise one of her poems. I think
  caged Bird would be a good choice.
• 3. Drawing on Kings own words angelou portrays a
  leader which fought aggressively against Soshul
  Injustice.
• 4. Many Americans are grateful living in a
  society in which segregation is no longer legal
  is a priceless legacy.

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SkillBuilder 16 (Corrected)

• 1. I admire Angelous writing, Beth added,
  because it engages the reader without wasting
  words. It is restrained.
• 2. Lisa replied, I agree. When I have time, Im
  planning to memorize one of her poems. I think
  Caged Bird would be a good choice.
• 3. Drawing on Kings own words Angelou portrays a
  leader who fought aggressively against social
  injustice.
• 4. Many Americans are grateful living in a
  society in which segregation is no longer legal
  is a priceless legacy.

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SkillBuilder 17

• 1. Jack Londons To build a fire take place in
  canadas Yukon Territory during the Winter.
• 2. Our class have to read Londons novel The call
  of the wild last year and I really enjoy it.
• 3. Exhausted and grogy from lack of oxygen
  krakauer continued down the mountain
• 4. In the book Into thin air jon krakauer
  describe a deadly storm on mount Everest.

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SkillBuilder 17 (Corrected)

• 1. Jack Londons To Build a Fire takes place in
  Canadas Yukon Territory during the winter.
• 2. Our class had to read Londons novel The Call
  of the Wild last year, and I really enjoyed it.
• 3. Exhausted and groggy from lack of oxygen,
  Krakauer continued down the mountain.
• 4. In the book Into Thin Air Jon Krakauer
  describes a deadly storm on Mount Everest.

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SkillBuilder 18

• 1. the Sharks tell about a swimmers meeting with
  some shark.
• 2. I likes emily dickinsons poem about a snakes
  because it gives me chills.
• 3. Perhaps sabine Ulibarrís story refers to his
  native New mexico where he rided the range on his
  Fathers cattle ranch.
• 4. Here, you can read Ulibarrís story in both
  english and spanish versions either way, it
  capture a special moment in a boys life.

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SkillBuilder 18 (Corrected)

• 1. The Sharks tells about a swimmers meeting
  with some sharks.
• 2. I like Emily Dickinsons poem about a snake
  because it gives me chills.
• 3. Perhaps Sabine Ulibarrís story refers to his
  native New Mexico, where he rode the range on his
  fathers cattle ranch.
• 4. Here, you can read Ulibarrís story in both
  English and Spanish versions. Either way, it
  captures a special moment in a boys life.

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SkillBuilder 19

• 1. The two boys in the story is brothers the
  youngest boy is called Doodle.
• 2. Doodle was born wen his brother were six year
  old.
• 3. No one realy expect the baby to live.
• 4. James Hurst the writer of this story, growed
  up in north carolina.

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SkillBuilder 19 (Corrected)

• 1. The two boys in the story are brothers. The
  younger boy is called Doodle.
• 2. Doodle was born when his brother was six years
  old.
• 3. No one really expected the baby to live.
• 4. James Hurst, the writer of this story, grew up
  in North Carolina.

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SkillBuilder 20

• 1. Margaret walker written the poem Lineage.
• 2. Millays poem has three stanzas which each of
  contain fore lines.
• 3. Theodore roethke has wrote a poem about a boy
  waltzing with his Father.
• 4. On witch holiday does the poem Grape Sherbet
  take place.

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SkillBuilder 20 (Corrected)

• 1. Margaret Walker wrote the poem Lineage.
• 2. Millays poem has three stanzas, each of which
  contains four lines.
• 3. Theodore Roethke has written a poem about a
  boy waltzing with his father.
• 4. On which holiday does the poem Grape Sherbet
  take place?

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SkillBuilder 21

• 1. The impac of war often extend far beyond the
  battlefield
• 2. The affects of the Vietnam war were
  devistating for many soldiers and there families.
• 3. Richard wrights story were published in a
  African-American newspaper.
• 4. Wright could not of become a great writer if
  he had listen to what others said too him when he
  was younger.

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SkillBuilder 21 (Corrected)

• 1. The impact of war often extends far beyond the
  battlefield.
• 2. The effects of the Vietnam War were
  devastating for many soldiers and their families.
• 3. Richard Wrights story was published in an
  African-American newspaper.
• 4. Wright could not have become a great writer if
  he had listened to what others said to him when
  he was younger.

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SkillBuilder 22

• 1. Her and her mother both likes the speech.
• 2. Do you think shell become the goodest writer
  around, asked her Father.
• 3. Cisneros must of done good in college to have
  become a University professor in San Antonio
  Texas.
• 4. Neither sandra Cisneros nor her mother were
  highly regarded by the family.

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SkillBuilder 22 (Corrected)

• 1. She and her mother both like the speech.
• 2. Do you think shell become the best writer
  around? asked her father.
• 3. Cisneros must have done well in college to
  have become a university professor in San
  Antonio, Texas.
• 4. Neither Sandra Cisneros nor her mother was
  highly regarded by the family.

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SkillBuilder 23

• 1. our house will have runing water and pipes
  that worked.
• 2. The Laundromat downstairs had been boreded up
  it had been robbed two days before that.
• 3. Graduate school learns Sandra Cisneros that
  she has had experiences different from those of
  others in her class.
• 4. This understanding has the affect of
  motivating her to right the collection of stories
  that would become the house on mango Street.

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SkillBuilder 23 (Corrected)

• 1. Our house will have running water and pipes
  that work.
• 2. The laundromat downstairs had been boarded up
  because it had been robbed two days before.
• 3. Graduate school teaches Sandra Cisneros that
  she has had experiences different from those of
  others in her class.
• 4. This understanding has the effect of
  motivating her to write the collection of stories
  that would become The House on Mango Street.

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SkillBuilder 24

• 1. Is it posible that Kinsey millhone will find
  out what happened on the freeway.
• 2. For sheer excitement a good detetcive story
  is better then a ride at a amusement park.
• 3. Once again Hercule Poirot prove hisself the
  bestest detective.
• 4. Which is youre favorite Agatha Christie novel
  asked Sandra?

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SkillBuilder 24 (Corrected)

• 1. Is it possible that Kinsey Millhone will find
  out what happened on the freeway?
• 2. For sheer excitement, a good detective story
  is better than a ride at an amusement park.
• 3. Once again Hercule Poirot proves himself the
  best detective.
• 4. Which is your favorite Agatha Christie
  novel? asked Sandra.

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SkillBuilder 25

• 1. Mrs. Hale is the strongest of the two woman.
• 2. The title of this play Trifles is significant
  said the teacher and she said that we should
  look for trifles as we read it.
• 3. The two men should of been caught as they
  fleed the bank.
• 4. Its a funny story that happens to be true too.

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SkillBuilder 25 (Corrected)

• 1. Mrs. Hale is the stronger of the two women.
• 2. The title of this play, Trifles, is
  significant, said the teacher, and she said that
  we should look for trifles as we read it.
• 3. The two men should have been caught as they
  fled the bank.
• 4. Its a funny story that happens to be true,
  too.

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SkillBuilder 26

• 1. The hunters are dead and will not coming
  back.
• 2. Vera is young girl left to entertayn Framton
  Nuttel until her ant arrives.
• 3. Stephen Kings teleplay centers around a
  misterious phone call.
• 4. The title, Sorry, Right Number, refer not only
  to the phone call, but also to a 1948 movie
  entitled Sorry, Wrong Number.

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SkillBuilder 26 (Corrected)

• 1. The hunters are dead and will not be coming
  back.
• 2. Vera is a young girl left to entertain Framton
  Nuttel until her aunt arrives.
• 3. Stephen Kings teleplay centers around a
  mysterious phone call.
• 4. The title, Sorry, Right Number, refers not
  only to the phone call, but also to a 1948 movie
  entitled Sorry, Wrong Number.

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SkillBuilder 27

• 1. Ishmael reed the poet using innovative
  punctuation abbreviations omission of capitol
  letters to demand the attention of his readers.
• 2. After the students read the poem. There was
  silence as they contemplated its meaning.
• 3. The family members thinks that there dead
  relatives eat dinner with them everyday.
• 4. Susan wondered what was real and what wasnt
  real when she reads In the Family

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SkillBuilder 27 (Corrected)

• 1. Ishmael Reed, the poet, uses innovative
  punctuation, abbreviations, and omission of
  capital letters to demand the attention of his
  readers.
• 2. After the students read the poem, there was
  silence as they contemplated its meaning.
• 3. The family members think that their dead
  relatives eat dinner with them every day.
• 4. Susan wondered what was real and what wasnt
  real when she read In the Family.

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SkillBuilder 28

• 1. we imagine angels with clean feathers, golden
  haloes.
• 2. A very old man with enormous wings was written
  by Gabriel Garcia Marquez a writer from colombia.
• 3. Homer, he seems to have knowledge of events,
  and kingdoms, handed down from way way long
  before his time.
• 4. Although he displays many fine qualitys
  Odysseus also reveels his weaknesss.

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SkillBuilder 28 (Corrected)

• 1. We imagine angels with clean feathers and
  golden haloes.
• 2. A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings was
  written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a writer from
  Colombia.
• 3. Homer seems to have knowledge of events and
  kingdoms handed down from long before his time.
• 4. Although he displays many fine qualities,
  Odysseus also reveals his weaknesses.

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SkillBuilder 29

• 1. Homers tails of Odysseus still brings
  excitement to todays readers.
• 2. A sip of Circes Pramnian wine turns Odysseus
  Crew to swine.
• 3. Odysseus visits hades, hears the sirens, and
  then passing scylla.
• 4. Scylla lived on the most highest peak any one
  could of imagined.

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SkillBuilder 29 (Corrected)

• 1. Homers tales of Odysseus still bring
  excitement to todays readers.
• 2. A sip of Circes Pramnian wine turns Odysseus
  crew to swine.
• 3. Odysseus visits Hades, hears the Sirens, and
  then passes Scylla.
• 4. Scylla lived on the highest peak anyone could
  have imagined.

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SkillBuilder 30

• 1. Odysseus, when he finaly come home, wanted to
  kill the suitors.
• 2. Any one would of been proud of a son like
  Telemachus.
• 3. The Montagues, Capulets were warring families
  did not suspect they were headed for greef.
• 4. Though proud of his strength, an evil fate
  awaited tybalt.

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SkillBuilder 30 (Corrected)

• 1. Odysseus, when he finally came home, wanted to
  kill the suitors.
• 2. Anyone would have been proud of a son like
  Telemachus.
• 3. The Montagues and Capulets were warring
  families who did not suspect they were headed for
  grief.
• 4. Though proud of his strength, Tybalt was
  headed for an evil fate.

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SkillBuilder 31

• 1. The ability too fall in love to quickly can
  lead to tragic consequences.
• 2. The servants, which belonged to both house,
  start the kwarrell
• 3. She explained a prologue preseeds the acshun
  of the play.
• 4. Shakespeare is widely knowed as the best
  playwrite in english.

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SkillBuilder 31 (Corrected)

• 1. The ability to fall in love too quickly can
  lead to tragic consequences.
• 2. The servants who belonged to each house start
  the quarrel.
• 3. She explained, A prologue precedes the action
  of the play.
• 4. Shakespeare is widely known as the best
  playwright in English.

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SkillBuilder 32

• 1. Literature has many treasures nun more
  splendid then Shakespeares work.
• 2. Romeo first loves rosaline, however he then
  falls in love for Juliet.
• 3. A little kiss, tho exchanged thoughtless, can
  be a dangerous thing.
• 4. In Romeo Juliet, 1 moral is that romantical
  love aint as wonderful as it is appearing.

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SkillBuilder 32 (Corrected)

• 1. Literature has many treasures, but none is
  more splendid than Shakespeares work.
• 2. Romeo first loves Rosaline however, he then
  falls in love with Juliet.
• 3. A little kiss, though exchanged thoughtlessly,
  can be a dangerous thing.
• 4. In Romeo and Juliet, one moral is that
  romantic love is not as wonderful as it is
  appears.

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SkillBuilder 33

• 1. Its so sad that the two lovers had to die
  before there warring families made piece.
• 2. I cant imagine my father telling me who to
  marry said Jane.
• 3. Tell me, dad, Which is your Favorite Story in
  this book?
• 4. My favorites were The Cask of Amontillado and
  The Great Taos Bank Robbery.

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SkillBuilder 33 (Corrected)

• 1. Its so sad that the two lovers had to die
  before their warring families made peace.
• 2. I cant imagine my father telling me whom to
  marry, said Jane.
• 3. Tell me, Dad, which is your favorite story in
  this book?
• 4. My favorites were The Cask of Amontillado
  and The Great Taos Bank Robbery.

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SkillBuilder 34

• 1. I wunder how some of the authurs came up with
  the idea for there storys?
• 2. Will we get extra-credit if we watch Romeo
  and Juliet on P.B.S.?
• 3. Sarah, Ben, David and me is going to watch a
  production of the Odyssey at the community
  theater.
• 4. Is this copy of the book Sarah, Ben, Davids
  or mine?

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SkillBuilder 34 (Corrected)

• 1. I wonder how some of the authors came up with
  the ideas for their stories.
• 2. Will we get extra credit if we watch Romeo and
  Juliet on PBS?
• 3. Sarah, Ben, David and I are going to watch a
  production of the Odyssey at the community
  theater.
• 4. Is this copy of the book Sarahs, Bens,
  Davids, or mine?

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SkillBuilder 35

• 1. Ive got so much home work, a hour is all I can
  spare tonight!
• 2. I think we should have more poetry,
  (Especially modern poetry) in are curriculum.
• 3. Listening to a recording of I have a dream
  by Martin Luther King, jr. will give you Goose
  Bumps!
• 4. I read the poem Lineage and then I compared it
  with the poem My Papas Waltz.

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• 1. Ive got so much homework that an hour is all
  I can spare tonight!
• 2. I think we should have more poetry (especially
  modern poetry) in our curriculum.
• 3. Listening to a recording of I Have a Dream
  by Martin Luther King, Jr., will give you goose
  bumps!
• 4. I read the poem Lineage, and then I compared
  it with the poem My Papas Waltz.

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SkillBuilder 36

• 1. Why do some people chose to become playwrites?
• 2. Its odd to think of Edgar allan Poe and Maya
  Angelou as having some thing in comon, but their
  both well-loved poets.
• 3. Amy Tans story Two Kinds reminds me of my
  Mother.
• 4. I was so focused on reading youre report,
  that I didnt here the bell ring!

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SkillBuilder 36 (Corrected)

• 1. Why do some people choose to become
  playwrights?
• 2. Its odd to think of Edgar Allan Poe and Maya
  Angelou as having something in common, but
  theyre both well-loved poets.
• 3. Amy Tans story Two Kinds reminds me of my
  mother.
• 4. I was so focused on reading your report that I
  didnt hear the bell ring!