Lesson 12

Moby Dick

b. The first sentence of the literature passage is very long, making it a little hard to follow. Rewrite this sentence into three to four sentences using different punctuation.

c. Is the last line in the literature passage a complete sentence?

What is the definition of a complete sentence?

As you have learned in Lesson 4, authors sometimes intentionally use incomplete sentences for emphasis or effect. Use this sparingly in your writing.

d. Write the last line of the literature passage as a complete sentence.

3. a. There are two basic kinds of verbs: action verbs and linking verbs. Action verbs are words that suggest physical or mental activity. Make a list of the action verbs in the literature passage.