Answers for homework given during week 7

Page 103-104

Your answers will vary (be different). Possible answers:
2. Because gorillas and chimpanzees are close relatives to humans, scientists have worked with them to study animal intelligence.

3. A young chimpanzee named Kanzi knows as much grammar as a two-and-a-half-year-old child, and a gorilla named Koko uses sign language to communicate with her trainer.

4. Most people believe that parrots can only imitate and they do not understand what they are saying.

5. However, a parrot named Alex talks and seems to understand what he is saying.
6. He can answer questions about color, shape, and size of a toy, and he can tell what it is made of.

7. Furthermore, Alex can also feel and communicate his feelings.

8. One day, when Alex made several mistakes in answering a question, he apologized and turned away.

9. Another time, Alex became sick, so his trainer had to leave him overnight in an animal hospital

10. Because the hospital was a strange place, Alex did not want to stay there alone.

11.When the trainer was going out the door, Alex cried out, "Come here. I love you. I'm sorry. Wanna go back."

12. Dolphins also show emotion during training.

13. When they are correct, they cry excitedly and race back to their trainer.

14. When they are wrong, they look sad and act depressed.

15. These few examples show that even animals with small brains are smart and have feelings.

Skill Sharpener Exercise 1: Commas (page 105)
1.Scrambled eggs are a quick and easy light meal.

2.You need two fresh eggs, milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

3.You also need a mixing bowl, a tablespoon, a fork, and a frying pan.

4.First, break the eggs into the bowl.

5.Then add about three tablespoons of milk, the salt, and the pepper.

6.Beat the mixture with a fork until it is well mixed.

7.Next, melt a small piece of butter in the frying pan over low heat.

8.Pour the egg mixture into the pan, and let it heat through.

9.Then turn up the heat slightly.

10.As the eggs cook, push them around gently with the fork.

11. When the scrambled eggs are done to perfection, they should be light and fluffy.

12.In just a few minutes,you can sit down and enjoy your delicious meal.


Skill Sharpener Exercise 2: Sentence Structure (page 106)

Sentences with errors and suggested corrections:

2.(comma splice) On the day of the ceremony, one of the groom's brothers goes to the bride's home with gifts. These gifts seal the union of the two families.

4.(fragment) He is dressed in rich clothing and is wearing a special headdress.

11. (fragment) He promises to make his wife happy.

14. (run on) Musicians provide entertainment. Then a feast of traditional Indian food is served.

16. (comma splice) The party may go on until midnight. Everyone is pretty tired at the end.


Skill Sharpener Exercise 3: Unity

Cross out sentences 3 and 14.