In the following sentences, identify the independent and dependent clauses. Mark DC for dependent and IC for independent: Example: As long as you share (DC), you can make some popcorn (IC).

a. When I go downtown, I like to watch the people.
b. You'll have to wait until I can get there.
c. My cat meows when I walk into the kitchen.
d. If you don't eat your lunch, you'll be hungry.
e. The snake shed its skin while it was under the sage brush.
f. Until the rains came, drought caused many problems.
g. When the weather turns warm, many people go to the beach.
h. If you like to read, you might enjoy Caddie Woodlawn.

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.

Which best compares the authors’ purposes in silent spring and “save the redwoods”? both authors want readers to protect human rights. both authors want readers to focus on saving trees. both authors intend to entertain readers with their essays. both authors intend to convince readers of their viewpoint.

Read the rough draft of a student's conclusion to anargumentative editorial.(1) year-round schooling would student achievement.(2) not so much information would have to be crammed intonine months. (3) furthermore, the elimination of long breaks,particularly summer break, would significantly reduce"learning loss" and the additional time wasted at thebeginning of each academic year to reteach previouslylearned material. (4) it is clear that year-round schooling students learn and retain more. (5) the united staleis not the only country to experiment with a year-roundschool schedule. (6) although many still claim that evidenceabout year-round school and its link to higher achievement isinconclusive, these people need to open their eyes and seethat students in these schools consistently score higher oncertain assessments than students who attend schools withtraditional nine-month calendars. (7) it is about time that wereplaced our outdated and inefficient school calendars.which best revises sentence 6 to create a more appropriate and respectful tone