11. Which of the following is NOT a conjunction (aka FANBOY)?

and
but
yet
there
so

12. Combine the following sentences using a conjunction and the necessary punctuation (think commas...).
You may add extra words for flair!

Elmo tried to sail into the sunset.
The sailboat hit a sandbar.

(Open response)

13. Combine the following sentences using a conjunction and the necessary punctuation. You may add extra words for flair!

Dora and Diego fought over who should carry the map.
The map was old and smelled like feet.

(Open response)

14. In the following sentence, which is the INDEPENDENT clause?

By practicing scales in the airport, the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene.

the opera singer
By practicing scales in the airport
the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene
By practicing scales in the airport, the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene.

15. In the following sentence, which is the DEPENDENT clause?

By practicing scales in the airport, the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene.

the opera singer
By practicing scales in the airport
the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene
By practicing scales in the airport, the opera singer contributed to the chaotic scene.

Vocabulary #1

Perrault put moccasins on Buck's feet to alleviate the pain in his paws after walking on ice.

16. Based on the context of the sentence, what does the word alleviate mean?

to remove
to make better
to celebrate
to harm accidently

Vocabulary #2

Would Buck still derive pleasure from sitting on a couch in California?
17. Based on the context of the sentence above, what does the word derive mean?

to investigate thoroughly
to obtain from a source
to insult or scold
to withdraw support

Vocabulary #3

The thin ice combined with the commands of their masters made the dogs ambivalent about crossing the river.
18. Based on the context of the sentence above, what does the word ambivalent mean?

conflicted
hopeful
goal-oriented
regretful