STEP
INTO THE GED
WRITING PRACTICE: Introduction to the Scientific Calculator
RETURN TO: Scientific Calculator Passage
A phrase is a group of words that is incomplete. You won't find action in a phrase. You won't find something or someone acting in a phrase.
Each of the following sentences has an underlined part. Write Ph
if the part of the sentence is incomplete or a phrase. Write No Ph if
the underlined part is bit a phrase.
1. John likes to use a calculator to save time.
2. Mathematics is a fascinating study.
3. In a year, Brasso Plumbing buys $20,000.00 worth of parts.
4. When using a calculator, remember percentages can be done as decimals.
5. Word problems can be confusing.
6. Multiplication and division are always done before addition and subtraction.
7. Complicated calculations can be done easily with a calculator.
8. Math can be frustrating, but it can also be fun.
9. Using a calculator is a very helpful skill to have.
10. It is not very difficult to find the least common denominator when doing fractions.
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Writing Assignment: An explanation of how to do something can often be presented as an outline. An outline is a plan. It is usually written using words and phrases only. Go back over this unit. Write an outline for the “Introduction to the Scientific Calculator” and the “Math Practice” parts of it.
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Outline Format I. First main idea A. First supporting idea for first point B. Second supporting idea for first point. II. Second main idea A. First supporting idea for second point Continue like this as necessary |