Order of Importance (page 47)
1. Volunteering for an organization called Habitat for Humanity was one of the best experiences of my life.
2. a. learned a lot of new skills
b. met new people who became good friends c. found personal satisfaction helping others
3. The most important reason is put last.
Signaling Supporting Points Writer’s Tip: Adding New Ideas
PRACTICE
A (page 50): First of all, Secondly, Most importantly
B (page 50): Answers may vary. Possible answers: For one thing, Also, Finally
Grammar for Writing: Correcting Comma Splices
PRACTICE (pages 55–56)
2. a. I fell down the stairs yesterday, and I broke my leg.
b. I fell down the stairs yesterday. I broke my leg.
3. a. We wanted to have sushi for dinner, so we went to our favorite Japanese restaurant.
b. We wanted to have sushi for dinner. We went to our favorite Japanese restaurant.
4. a. Dave and his brother went on a camping trip, but they didn’t have a very good time.
b. Dave and his brother went on a camping trip. They didn’t have a very good time.
5. a. William enjoys playing tennis, and he also likes to play baseball.
b. William enjoys playing tennis. He also likes to play baseball
6. a. I like my history class, but I don’t like my biology class.
b. I like my history class. I don’t like my biology class.
7. a. Good drivers obey traffic signs, and they do not drive over the speed limit.
b. Good drivers obey traffic signs. They do not drive over the speed limit.
8. a. It was raining, so I brought an umbrella.
b. It was raining. I brought an umbrella.
9. a. She works on the weekends, and she works in the evenings, too.
b. She works on the weekends. She works in the evenings. too.
10. a. Hwan left for class early, but he arrived late.
b. Hwan left for class early. He arrived late.
Equal Order Paragraphs
PRACTICE
A (page 58)
1. There are several ways you can protect yourself when it gets very hot outside.
2. 4
B (page 58)
1. Answers will vary. Possible reasons: Trees provide shade on hot days; Trees are beautiful and inspire poets and painters.
2.–3. Answers will vary.
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