Sentence Relationships

Sometimes when we don’t get enough sleep we become very short-tempered. It is important to set a time to go to bed that is realistic.

How are these two sentences related?

• The first sentence explains the meaning of the second.

• The second sentence explains why a lack of sleep affects us.

• The second sentence contradicts the first.

• The second sentence proposes a solution.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Most people collect Star Wars toys for sentimental reasons. Some people collect them strictly to make money.

What is the relationship between the two sentences?

• cause & effect

• contrast

• repetition

• statement & example

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

There are two kinds of jewelry that I do. There is commercial jewelry - class rings, necklaces, the kinds of things most people wear. I sell these items to meet my expenses for raw materials, supplies, and to make my living. The other more creative work I do, makes me feel that I am developing as a craftsperson.

The author of this passage implies that:

• artists are poor.

• there is no market for creative work.

• rings and necklaces can not be creative.

• commercial and creative work fulfill different needs for the artist.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Brad Taylor, the star quarterback, is injured this season. The team does not expect to make the playoffs.

How is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

• It contradicts the first statement.

• It analyzes the first statement.

• It gives an example.

• It gives an effect.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Spending time volunteering for charity is important to Company X. Company X offers their employees paid time off to volunteer.

How is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

• It offers a solution.

• It explains the first statement.

• It reinforces the first statement.

• It reveals the first statement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Anthony got a substantial raise at work.

He will now have much more work to do.

How is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

• It reinforces the first statement.

• It states a consequence.

• It expands on the first statement.

• It contrasts the first statement.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Jenny does not like cake.

She does not like to bake it, to ice it, or to eat it.

What does the second sentence do?

• It states the cause of the first.

• It emphasizes what is stated in the first.

• It compares the three things Jenny does not like about cake.

• It draws a conclusion about Jenny.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When we write a check that we know is going to “bounce,” we are in fact performing a criminal act. It is a crime to knowingly write a “hot” check, one in which we know we don’t have sufficient funds to cover.

What does the second statement do?

• It provides supporting evidence for the first statement.

• It draws a conclusion from the first sentence.

• It restates the central idea of the first sentence.

• It provides a contradictory point of view.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Barry loathes summer. July is Barry's favorite month.

How is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

• It contradicts the first statement.

• It supports the first statement.

• It explains the first statement.

• It develops the first statement

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Carrots and apples are very healthy foods. Dietitians often eat these foods and recommend them to patients.

How is the second sentence related to the first sentence?

• It defeats the first sentence.

• It gives a solution to the first sentence.

• It disagrees with the first sentence.

• It supports the first sentence.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2