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Revision – Composition 1
• This worksheet is for the Hajj Holidays. Complete these revision exercises and submit it on the first day of college reopening day. Write all the answers using blue pen. I will not evaluate if it is written in pencil or other color pens. Late submission will not be entertained. No excuse will be accepted for incomplete work.
• A student who submits this worksheet on time, neatly written and gets all correct will get an extra marks (2) in the final exam.
I. Identify all main clauses and underline once and subordinate clauses twice and circle and name the coordinating conjunctions (CS), subordinating conjunctions (SC), conjunctive adverbs (CA), and relative pronoun (RP).
1. Peter doesn’t need to buy a new car, nor does he need to go on vacation.
2. Coal which is a very useful mineral is found in many parts of India.
3. I am sorry you can’t go; besides, the weather forecast calls for rain.
4. He that does his best should be rewarded.
5. Because the class was so noisy today, we didn’t get to have any free time.
II. Correct the fragments either by adding new words to give it a main clause or joining it to a main clause next to it and rewrite them in the space given.
1. David, the best artist in school.
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2. When the sun rise up in the morning?
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3. Because there was no more pizza or soda left in the restaurant. We cooked our own food.
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III. Write “F” if the following sentences are Fused Sentences and write “CS” if they are Comma Splice and correct them using any one of the methods you have learnt and rewrite them.
____________ . 1. Susan has a portrait above her desk, it is her daughter.
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____________. 2. I have a test on Thursday it should not be difficult.
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____________. 3. I thought the actors in the Harry Potter movies were terrific even the minor characters were wonderful.
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IV. Punctuations: Comma, Semicolon and Colon
Punctuate the following sentences using Comma, Semicolon, or Colon and rewrite it in the space provided:
1. James wants to leave now yet we must wait for his little brother.
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2. Darla's grocery list included six items eggs milk toothpaste soap cat food and bleach.
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3. The President was very popular he won the election very easily.
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V. Paragraph writing:
a) Write a paragraph making use of the outlines given in not less than 100 words. Remember your paragraph should have a topic sentence (Topic + Controlling Idea), supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
• Make use of the given transition words in your paragraph writing.
• Write the paragraph in the correct format

To show addition:
again, and, also, besides, equally important, first (second, etc.), further, furthermore, in addition, in the first place, moreover, next, too
To give examples:
for example, for instance, in fact, specifically, that is, to illustrate
To compare:
also, in the same manner, likewise, similarly
To contrast:
although, and yet, at the same time, but, despite, even though, however, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, still, though, yet
To summarize or conclude:
all in all, in conclusion, in other words, in short, in summary, on the whole, that is, therefore, to sum up
To show time:
after, afterward, as, as long as, as soon as, at last, before, during, earlier, finally, formerly, immediately, later, meanwhile, next, since, shortly, subsequently, then, thereafter, until, when, while
To show place or direction:
above, below, beyond, close, elsewhere, farther on, here, nearby, opposite, to the left (north, etc.)
To indicate logical relationship:
accordingly, as a result, because, consequently, for this reason, hence, if, otherwise, since, so, then, therefore, thus

Eating in the Student’s center in the college (Make a topic sentence)
A. Food is excellent
1. Well-prepared and delicious
2. Many different foods (hamburgers, tacos, pizza and chicken)
3. Self – selection.
B. Environment is positive
1. Happy young people talking
2. Calm atmosphere for study
C. People are friendly
1. Strangers say “Hi” and share tables
2. Conversation (speaking in local language)
Place to enjoy eating, studying and talking with people. (Concluding sentence)
Title: _____________________________________
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b) Write a paragraph on describing a place to visit in not less than 100 words. Remember your paragraph should have a topic sentence (Topic + Controlling Idea), supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.
• Topic – Name of the place
• Controlling idea – why it should be visited?
• Supporting sentences – illustrations, examples and reasons to support you controlling idea (3 main supporting ideas)
• Concluding Sentence: Rephrase the topic sentence
Title: _____________________________________________
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Name: ______________________________ Academic No: ___________________________
CRNs: 2786 / 2787 / 2789 / 2791 Course Instructor: Anandhi Ebenezer.