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RW4-Fall 1- 2014 Students Name: _____________

Unit6: Grammar Worksheet Date: _____________________

Part1:Grammar: Concessive Clauses
Directions: Combine each pair of sentences using the concession words in parentheses.
Keep in mind that you are supporting mandatory volunteering. You have to rewrite
the new sentences with the correct punctuation if needed. (6pts.)
1. Supporters of mandatory volunteering argue that mandatory volunteering encourages
students to use their free time constructively. Opponents of mandatory volunteering
argue that after a long day at school and after school busy schedule, students do not
have enough time to do any extracurricular activity. ( although)
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2. Supporters of mandatory volunteering believe that the schools role should include
both preparing children academically and helping them to be responsible citizens.
Opponents believe that mandatory volunteering is not a good idea because students may
not volunteer as soon as they complete the required hours. (even though)
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3. Opponents of mandatory volunteering argue that mandatory volunteering in high
schools not a good idea because students do it with full force and might not volunteer
again. Supporters of mandatory volunteering claim that mandatory volunteering offers
students the chance to get involved with the local community and may continue to
volunteer in the future. (in spite of the fact that)
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Part2: Writing Skills: Writing introductions & Conclusions
A. Introduction paragraphs use common techniques to provoke the readers
interest. Read the following introduction. (4pts. )
Introduction: Do you know where the word photography comes from? It comes from
two Greek words: photo for drawing and graphien for light. Together the two
words mean drawing and light. When you take a photograph, rays of light make a
picture on the film inside a camera. A photograph is something everyone can
understand. It does not matter what language you speak or what country you come
from; a photograph tells a story without words.
The technique used in the above introduction is one of the following. Circle the best
answer:
a. State why the topic is important
b. Ask a provocative question
c. Tell a relevant story or anecdote
B. Conclusion paragraphs usually bring the main idea of the essay to a close. Read
the following conclusion:
Conclusion: While a Planet of the Apes scenario seems unlikely, the research to date
indicates that many of the differences separating humans from chimpanzees may be
more a matter of degree than a clear-cut difference. For any who are worried that this
may lead to further blurring of the line between the species, Jane Goodalls words
indicate the reserve is true. Only when we are clear about the similarities between
chimpanzees and human will we be able to recognize the real differences.
The technique used in the above conclusion is one of the following. Circle the best
answer:
a. Ask a final question that the reader can think about
b. Make a prediction about the future
c. Tell a relevant story or anecdote