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Target 10: Adding Detail to Sentences/ Complex Sentences.

Task 1 (1 Point)

A.
1. As I expected, my team won the match.

My team, as I expected, won the match.

My team won the match, as I expected.

2. Even though I was feeling tired, I went to the gym.

I went, even though I was feeling tired, to the gym.
(Also acceptable: I, even though I was feeling tired, went to the gym.)

I went to the gym, even though I was feeling tired.

B. Corrected sentences (commas added):
1. Since it was raining, the match was cancelled.
2. My car, even though it is old, runs well.
3. Ted cooked dinner and Jane watched TV.
3
Which sentence has no comma (1, 2 or 3)?

Task 2 (2 points)
Up to two points can be awarded for adding detail Bonus!
to make the story starter more lively and colourful.

Task 3: (2 Points)

Up to two points can be awarded by the teacher for:
 A sample of written work where four or more compound or complex
sentences have been used to make the writing interesting and colourful for
the reader.
OR

 A sample of written work (about four sentences long) which has been
rewritten to add extra detail to make it more interesting for the reader.

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