If a sentence begins with the word while, what can you say about the sentence? It will describe two things that are happening at the same time. It will present two ideas that have nothing to do with each other. It will explain how one thing caused another thing to happen. It will contain a list of things that belong in the same category.

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Which sentence has an adjective clause? a. mike rode his bike on mountain trails because he found them challenging. b.gary donated to charity whenever he could. c.liz, who could always make people laugh, was loved by the whole block. d.ever since adam was a little boy, he had his father in the fields

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a. something someone else is writing about b. a fact c. something you have written about before