Texas and Mexico: Grammar Challenge

Combine the following sentences into a single complex sentence: "Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836. The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in this struggle."

• Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, and the Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in this struggle.

• Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836 because the Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in this struggle.

• Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, which was a pivotal event in the Battle of the Alamo.

• Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, although the Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in this struggle.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: "The history of blacks in Mexico, which is often overlooked, have many fascinating aspects."

• The history of blacks in Mexico, which is often overlooked, has many fascinating aspects.

• The history of blacks in Mexico, which is often overlooked, have many fascinating aspects.

• The history of blacks in Mexico, which is often overlooked, having many fascinating aspects.

• The history of blacks in Mexico, which is often overlooked, had many fascinating aspects.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Evaluate the sentence structure and choose the option that corrects the punctuation: "In 1821 Mexico gained independence from Spain however Texas remained a part of Mexico."

• In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain; however, Texas remained a part of Mexico.

• In 1821 Mexico gained independence from Spain, however, Texas remained a part of Mexico.

• In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain however, Texas remained a part of Mexico.

• In 1821 Mexico gained independence from Spain; however Texas remained a part of Mexico.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Combine the following sentences into a single complex sentence: "The Mexican-American War ended in 1848. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed."

• The Mexican-American War ended in 1848, and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed.

• The Mexican-American War ended in 1848 because the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed.

• The Mexican-American War ended in 1848, which was when the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed.

• The Mexican-American War ended in 1848, although the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: "The influence of African culture in Mexico are evident in its music and dance."

• The influence of African culture in Mexico is evident in its music and dance.

• The influence of African culture in Mexico are evident in its music and dance.

• The influence of African culture in Mexico were evident in its music and dance.

• The influence of African culture in Mexico have been evident in its music and dance.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Evaluate the sentence structure and choose the option that corrects the punctuation: "Texas was part of Mexico until 1836 when it declared independence."

• Texas was part of Mexico until 1836, when it declared independence.

• Texas was part of Mexico until 1836; when it declared independence.

• Texas was part of Mexico until 1836: when it declared independence.

• Texas was part of Mexico until 1836 when, it declared independence.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Combine the following sentences into a single complex sentence: "The Spanish colonization of Mexico began in the 16th century. It had a profound impact on the indigenous cultures."

• The Spanish colonization of Mexico began in the 16th century, and it had a profound impact on the indigenous cultures.

• The Spanish colonization of Mexico began in the 16th century because it had a profound impact on the indigenous cultures.

• The Spanish colonization of Mexico began in the 16th century, which had a profound impact on the indigenous cultures.

• The Spanish colonization of Mexico began in the 16th century, although it had a profound impact on the indigenous cultures.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: "The contributions of black Mexicans to the country's history is significant."

• The contributions of black Mexicans to the country's history are significant.

• The contributions of black Mexicans to the country's history is significant.

• The contributions of black Mexicans to the country's history was significant.

• The contributions of black Mexicans to the country's history has been significant.

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Evaluate the sentence structure and choose the option that corrects the punctuation: "In 1845 Texas was annexed by the United States which led to the Mexican-American War."

• In 1845, Texas was annexed by the United States, which led to the Mexican-American War.

• In 1845 Texas was annexed by the United States; which led to the Mexican-American War.

• In 1845, Texas was annexed by the United States which led to the Mexican-American War.

• In 1845 Texas was annexed by the United States, which led to the Mexican-American War.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Combine the following sentences into a single complex sentence: "The Mexican Revolution began in 1910. It aimed to overthrow the long-standing dictatorship."

• The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, and it aimed to overthrow the long-standing dictatorship.

• The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 because it aimed to overthrow the long-standing dictatorship.

• The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, which aimed to overthrow the long-standing dictatorship.

• The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, although it aimed to overthrow the long-standing dictatorship.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B