Chapter 3 Answers

CHAPTER 3: Organizing Information by Time Order

Time Order (page 33)
1. I had a terrible day yesterday.
2. 7 supporting sentences. The sentences follow the order in which they happened and are introduced by words such as First, After, Next, Finally
3. I hope I never have a day as bad as the one I had yesterday.

Writer’s Tip: Signal Words

PRACTICE
A (page 34)
First, After, Next, Finally

B (page 34)
Answers may vary. Possible answers:

First, (my alarm goes off...)
Then, (I rush to the kitchen...)
After that, (I wake everyone else...)
after (breakfast, I have to pack lunches...) before (I go to work)
Finally, (I leave the house...)

Recognizing Time Order
A (page 34)
a. 3, b. 2, c. 4, d. 1

B (page 34)
Answers will vary. Sample answers:
1. First, Snoopy was sleeping soundly on the roof of his house.
2. Then, he smelled something good.
3. So, he sat up to see where the smell was coming from.
4. When he saw the kids with a picnic lunch, he ran after them.

C (pages 35–36)
1. 2, 3, 1, 4
2. 3, 1, 2, 4
3. 4, 1, 2, 3

Grammar For Writing: Prepositions Of Time 

PRACTICE
A (page 36)
at 6 A.M.
At 7:00
at 7:30
at 7:45

B (pages 36–37)
1. from, to
2. in
3. on, at, in
4. on, at
5. On, at, in
6. in
7. on
8. in.
9. at

C.
Answers will vary. Sample beginning:
Would you like to go with me to a Jon McLaughlin concert at the World Café Live on 3025 Walnut Street on Friday, Dec. 31 at 10 P.M.?

Writing Paragraphs Using Time Order
Writer’s Tip: Writing Titles for Paragraphs

PRACTICE (page 38)
1. My Busy Morning
2. Our New Classmate
3. How to Make a Great Omelet
4. Spending Quality Time with Friends and family
5. Fun on the Ski Slopes

Grammar for Writing: Complex Sentences with Before and After 

PRACTICE (page 44)
2. After I got dressed, I drove to the airport.
3. Before I locked the door to my apartment, I turned off all the lights.
4. After I drove to the airport. I checked in.
5. After I checked in, I waited at my gate.
6. Before the plane took off, I waited and read a magazine.
7. After the plane landed, I called my friend to pick me up.
8. Before I called my friend to pick me up, I got off the plane.