1. Bellringer – ACT Minutes 9-21-16

2. Week Six

3. 1. A video game system is like a new family member that everyone must adjust to. I know: I bought one a few weeks ago. It arrived with much fanfare, a little like a newborn child.
A. NO CHANGE
B. member: to which everyone has to adjust
C. member, to which everyone must adjust
D. member: everyone has to adjust to it.

4. 2. A video game system is like a new family member that everyone must adjust to. I know: I bought one a few weeks ago. It arrived with much fanfare, a little like a newborn child.
A. NO CHANGE
B. I know I
C. I know, I
D. I know; I

5. 3. My three boys had gawked lighthearted at their cousin’s system, just like children who are expecting a new brother or sister might want or need to spend a little extra time around a friend’s baby brother or sister.
A. NO CHANGE
B. have gawked lightheartedly
C. had gawked lightheartedly,
D. had gawked lightheartedly

6. 4. My three boys had gawked lighthearted at their cousin’s system, just like children who are expecting a new brother or sister might want or need to spend a little extra time around a friend’s baby brother or sister.
A. NO CHANGE
B. children, expecting a new brother or sister, may likewise want to spend time around a friend’s baby brother or sister.
C. as children expecting a new brother or sister might show curiosity toward someone else’s baby.
D. much as around a new baby, children might want to spend a little extra time who are expecting one, or need to.

7. 5. We had never owned their own game system, unless you count the hand-me-down Nintendo 64 we inherited when my oldest son was three.
A. NO CHANGE
B. We had never owned our own
C. Having never owned our own
D. We have never owned her own

8. Answers:
1. D
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. B

9. Recall Prior Knowledge
Which of these phrases demonstrates parallelism?
A. to paint a picture, inspires others’ artwork, to make a living B. becomes older every year, hated her 30th birthday party, allows no one to know her age C. mixing style types, matching shoes to wardrobe, becoming a fashion goddess D. completing homework, studies for the test, to pass the class
A. reading a magazine in an airport, to be inspired, alone at last B. leaves a message, expects a call, awaiting an answer C. moved away from her best friend, making new friends easily, hates going to a new school D. effortlessly skating across the ice, beautifully stroking under the water, proudly scoring in the goal.

10. Shifts in Tense or Person
Shift in Tense- Use one verb.
The Mojave Desert stretches from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Colorado Plateau. On its southwest border lies Death Valley, the lowest point in North America. The arid basin received less than five inches of rain annually. Sparse vegetation grew throughout the region. Even so, a variety of life flourished, especially after sunset.

11. Shifts in Tense or Person
Shift in Person- Remain in the same point of view.
A student can make real improvements in academic standing if you study and complete assignments, and that can help you get into a good college.
Students can make real improvements in academic standing if they study and complete assignments, and that can help them get into a good college.

12. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
He survived and is rescued by a U.S. submarine that was on duty nearby.
Which verb should replace the underlined verb to correct the shift in verb tense?
was rescued
is rescue
were rescue
No change

13. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
He survived and is rescued by a U.S. submarine that was on duty nearby.
Which verb should replace the underlined verb to correct the shift in verb tense?
was rescued
is rescue
were rescue
No change

14. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
(1) After the war, George W. Bush married Barbara Pierce. (2) They had six children. (3) The family moved to Texas, where Bush worked in the oil business. (4) In 1996, I ran for my first political office, becoming elected as the congressional representative for the Houston district.
2. Which sentence from the paragraph contains a shift in point of view?
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4

15. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
(1) After the war, George W. Bush married Barbara Pierce. (2) They had six children. (3) The family moved to Texas, where Bush worked in the oil business. (4) In 1996, I ran for my first political office, becoming elected as the congressional representative for the Houston district.
2. Which sentence from the paragraph contains a shift in point of view?
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4

16. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
A person who wants to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because you have to practice every day.
3. What is the correct way to write this sentence?
A. A person who wants to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because they have to practice every day.
B. People who want to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because you have to practice every day.
C. People who want to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because they have to practice every day.
D. No change

17. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
A person who wants to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because you have to practice every day.
3. What is the correct way to write this sentence?
A. A person who wants to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because they have to practice every day.
B. People who want to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because you have to practice every day.
C. People who want to learn how to play piano must be dedicated because they have to practice every day.
D. No change

18. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
4. Which of these sentences contains a shift in verb tense?
(1)The state of Hawaii boasts many islands. (2) There is a total of eight islands over many miles. (3) In 1968, the University of Hawaii built the first telescope. (4) Although we did not see the telescopes, we had the pleasure of visiting two islands.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4

19. Shifts in Tense and Person Practice
4. Which of these sentences contains a shift in verb tense?
(1)The state of Hawaii boasts many islands. (2) There is a total of eight islands over many miles. (3) In 1968, the University of Hawaii built the first telescope. (4) Although we did not see the telescopes, we had the pleasure of visiting two islands.
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4

20. 1. He was an outlaw, a gunslinger, and didn’t follow rules.
2. A lifeguard supervises the beach, is flirting with pretty girls, and rescues swimmers who are having difficulty.
3. Lynn is preparing to enter college, to study English, and acting in dramatic productions.
4. A good friend is kind, honest, and helps you when you need him.
5. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, smoking cigars, and to play pool in a bar.
More Practice

21. 6. To be a doctor, one must have ambition, persistence, and be willing to work long hours.
7. The cat purred, meowed, and cleaning itself.
8. He was forced to pawn his watch, sell his radio, and trying to find a new job.
9. To be or not being; that is the question.
10. We will provide proofreading but to give feedback is not offered.

22. L.O: to use dashes and hyphens.

23. A dash showing interruption:
"The girl is my -" "Sister," interrupted Miles. "She looks just like you."

24. A dash showing repetition:
"You-you monster!" cried the frightened woman.
"St-st-op!" stammered the boy.

25. In the same way commas and brackets can be used (to contain extra information):
When we get there - if we get there - I'll have something to say to him about his confounded map.
When we get there (if we get there) I'll have something to say to him about his confounded map.
When we get there, if we get there, I'll have something to say to him about his confounded map.

26. A dash before a final comment:
"Yes - I will do it," agreed Lucy.
I just have to make one phone call to the police and it's all over - don't think I won't do it.
She got home, put the kettle on and sat down - then she remembered.
I'd love to go out with you to the dinner - when hell freezes over!

27. A hyphen links words:
ice-cream
topsy-turvy

28. A hyphen also makes the meaning of a sentence clear:
A big-city project. (A project on a big city not a big project on a city.)

29. L.O: to use dashes and hyphens.
to show interruption
to show repetition
for dramatic emphasis
to contain extra information
before a final comment
to link two words
to make the meaning of a sentence clear

30. Use a dash to set off words for emphasis or to indicate a pause.
The final exam—worth 15% of your final grade—will be next Thursday.
There will be no make up exam—no exceptions—for this course.

31. Exit ticket
Which of the following uses verb tenses correctly? A. During the movie, Sam stood up and dropped his popcorn. B. During the movie, Sam stands up and will drop his popcorn. C. During the movie, Sam stood up and drops his popcorn.