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9. Explain what coordinating conjunctions are. Next, list at least six coordinating conjunctions. Next, explain three different grammatical situations (that is, grammatical structures) where coordinating conjunctions are to be used. (5 points)

10. Explain what correlative conjunctions are. Next, list the four pairs of correlative conjunctions that Kolln discusses. Next, write the word "Example:" (followed by a colon) and then write a sentence in which you use correlative conjunctions correctly. Next, underline the correlative conjunctions that you have used. (5 points)

11. Explain which two different grammatical structures require the component elements in them to be parallel structures. Next, explain what is meant for the component elements to be parallel structures. In other words, how do we know when they are grammatically parallel structures? Next, write the word "Example:" (followed by a colon) and then write a complete sentence in which you use parallel structures. Next, underline the structures within the sentence that are the parallel structures. (5 points)

12. Explain what subordinating conjunctions are. Explain what kind of grammatical structure a subordinating conjunction may be used with; explain what the name of a grammatical structure is in which a subordinating conjunction is correctly used. Next, list at least six subordinating conjunctions. Next, write the word "Example:" (followed by a colon) and then write a complete sentence in which you use a subordinating conjunction correctly. Next, underline the subordinating conjunction in the sentence. (5 points)

13. Explain what an elliptical subordinate clause is. First, explain why it is a subordinate clause - in other words, what makes it a subordinate clause? Next, explain why it is referred to as elliptical - in other words, what does the term "elliptical" mean when a subordinate clause is said to be elliptical? Next, explain what the relationship must be between an elliptical subordinate clause and the main independent clause in order for an elliptical subordinate clause to be used correctly. Next, write the word "Example:" (followed by a colon) and then write a complete sentence in which you use an elliptical subordinate clause. Next, underline the elliptical subordinate clause. (5 points)

14. Explain in grammatical terms what is meant by active voice, and then explain in grammatical terms what is meant by passive voice. Next, write the words "Example of active voice:" (followed by a colon) and then write a complete sentence in which you use the active voice. Next, write the words "Example of passive voice:" (followed by a colon) and then write a complete sentence in which you use the passive voice. (5 points)

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Thomas James Farrell is professor emeritus of writing studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). He started teaching at UMD in Fall 1987, and he retired from UMD at the end of May 2009. He was born in 1944. He holds three degrees from Saint Louis University (SLU): B.A. in English, 1966; M.A.(T) in English 1968; Ph.D.in higher education, 1974. On May 16, 1969, the editors of the SLU student newspaper named him Man of the Year, an honor customarily conferred on an administrator or a faculty member, not on a graduate student -- nor on a woman up to that time. He is the proud author of the book (more...)
 

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