Chapter 10 Answers

Expressing Opinions (page 149) 

1. a. In my opinion, children who do not speak English should be taught in their native language. 

   b. children will feel more comfortable in a strange school; children will be able to understand math, history, and science more easily; there is no research evidence proving that English-only programs are better.
2. a. I believe children of immigrants should be taught in English. 

   b. children will learn the new language more quickly; children will feel less isolated and make friends more easily; children will be able to perform better on standardized tests 

Writer’s Tip: Using Reasons

PRACTICE (pages 150–151)

1. 1. a. In my opinion, the Internet is the most valuable tool we have today for getting information.
   b. No matter what you’re looking for, you can probably find it quickly and easily on the Internet; you can find scholarly information; the Internet allows new information to be transmitted instantly.
2. a. I think there is too much information available on the Internet today.
   b. Much of the information on the Internet is unreliable and misleading; Much of the information can be dangerous in the wrong hands; It can lead to ‘information overload’.

Topic Sentences that Express an Opinion

PRACTICE (pages 151–152)

Answers will vary. Sample answers:

1. I support more spending on public transportation for our city.
2. I believe students can benefit from doing part- time work.
3. I am in favor of the use of genetically modified (GM) plants.

Outlining an Opinion Paragraph
Prewriting

A (page 152)

1.  B
2. G 
3. B 
4. G 
5. B 
6. G
7. B 

B and C (pages 153–154)

1. Main supporting sentence 2: TV provides windows to different countries, cultures, and languages.
   Detail: Documentaries show children what is going on...
   Detail: Some TV shows teach children both English and Spanish.
   Main Supporting sentence 3: TV gives children free entertainment and time to relax quietly.
   Detail: TV provides a pleasant escape....
   Detail: Some studies show that children experience a soothing effect...
2. Main supporting sentence 1: Watching TV is too passive.
   Detail: Instead of watching EV, children should be doing creative activities...
   Detail: Studies how that children who watch Too much television are more likely to be overweight.
   Main supporting sentence 2: There is too much violence on TV.
   Detail: There are more than seven acts of violence...
   Detail: Cartoons are often violent with the violence portrayed as funny...
   Main supporting sentence 3: Children get a biased picture of society from TV.
   Detail: TV shows often reinforce negative gender...
   Detail: Children often think that problems can be resolved in a half hour...
   Main supporting sentence 4: Children are too influenced by the commercials they see on TV.
   Detail: Children in the United States see 40,000 commercials...
   Detail: Children can’t distinguish program content from commercials...

Grammar for Writing: Run-on Sentences 

PRACTICE

A (page 156)

1. It is supposed to rain this afternoon. We postponed our picnic.
2. Jane is always late for class. The other students and teacher think her behavior is rude.
3. It’s after midnight. I’m getting sleepy.
4. The project was difficult. We worked hard tofinish it on time.
5. The roads are slippery. You should drive carefully.

B (pages 156–157)

1. We followed the directions, but we ended up at the wrong place.
2. I got a good grade on my exam, so I am very happy.
3. You can call me you, or you can send me a text.
4. Most people liked the movie, but I thought it was boring.
5. My computer is broken, so I borrowed my roommate’s.

C (page 157)

1. The cake has been baking for an hour; you should take it out of the oven.
2. Henry is cold and wet; he wants to go inside.
3. Alicia likes to read; she belongs to two book clubs.
4. I’m not very good at chess; I usually lose when I play.
5. Frank likes to exercise; he goes to the gym every day.

D (pages 157–158)

Corrections may vary. Sample corrections:

1. R I like my teacher. She is very helpful.
2. R This book is very confusing. I can’t understand it.
3. R It was too hot to play tennis, so we decided to postpone the game.
4. C
5. R I enjoy going to restaurants, but my husband prefers to eat at home.
6. R Some people go to college full-time; others go part-time.
7. R I got an A on my English test. I was very happy.
8. C
9. R Hala has a toothache, She needs to go to the dentist.
10. R I’d like to move to California; the weather is usually nice there.