Friday 18 November 2016

Excellence - Can do - Librarian - #10

On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolley and placing them were the numbers or letters say it goes.
Secondly it turned out the juniors were doing some activities so once we had finished putting all the books away we could leave if we wanted.
Instead we stayed for a little bit to see what they were making and it turned out that they were making lanterns.
Firstly they drew what pattern the wanted on it. Secondly they went to see how they where supposed to cut it. Next we decided to leave.

I showed respect by when I was putting the books away not just walking though the juniors work.

I was also being trustworthy by staying at the library to make sure there wasn't anything else to do

Excellence - Can do - Librarian - #9

On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolley and placing them were the numbers or letters say it goes.
Secondly we returned this whole box of books which took us even longer because the computer went out of it when we only had a few more books to go so we had to do it again.
Next we placed all of those books back on the shelves where they are meant to go. Then we issued some books out for two people near the end .
After that we went around closing the library and tidying up everything.

I showed excellence by helping Charlotte put the booksw back and making sure she didn't do all of the work.

I was also being self aware by turning up to my duty on time

Excellence - Librarian - Can do - #8

On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolley and placing them were the numbers or letters say it goes.
Secondly we started returning books by Charlotte was on the computer and I was scanning.
Next we issued books out for people it was really busy so it took a long time.
Then we went around telling everyone that the library was closing.
After that we went around  tidying up everything.

I showed community by staying there the whole time and not just walking out.

I was also being trustworthy by showing up on time

Excellence - Librarian - Can do - #7

On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolly and but on the shelves.
Secondly we started returning books by Charlotte was on the computer and I was scanning.
Next we issued books out for people by Charlotte typing in there name so that once I scan it the book will be out under there name.
Then we went around telling people that we were closing the library.
After that we went around tidying up the cushions, chairs and books.

I showed respect by communicating respectfully.

I was also being motivational by suggesting appropriate books

Excellence - Peer Mediation - Can do - #10

On Monday Emily and I had Peer Mediation at morning tea. We out on our vests, but I forgot to put on a lanyard, which was rather silly of me, and that's one of my goals on my action plan. Oops!!! But anyway, we went around the playgrounds, then the field, and we had a teensy tiny problem in the kakano area, but it was so little it wasn't actually worth our time to record it, as the problem was that a child couldn't do up their shoelace, so we did it up and went on with our duty. That's pretty much all of the things that happened, but then when we went to put away the iPad, etc., the door was locked to the classroom!!! Oh dear!!!

I think that the care value I showed was Respect, because it was a little bit hard not to have a wee giggle at the kid who needed his shoe tied up, so we respected his problem by not laughing at him, and I showed leadership by showing up to my job

Excellence - Peer Mediation - Can do - #9

Yesterday Emily and I had Peer Mediation, aka on Monday at morning tea. We got our vests and lanyards, but we couldn't find the iPad and the pozis had gone walk - about's too. We figured the field was shut (which it was) so we didn't take as long as we usually did, so that was good, but we still had to go around the kakano area.
The kakano area was rather loud that day, but we didn't get any problems, which was great!! Then, we had to go around to the back of rooms library, 9, 10 and 11, as that is where the Year 7 and 8's are allowed to go when the field is shut. There were no problems there either.

I think that the CARE Value I used was Community, because I showed up to my job and therefore helping the community by being out there in case anyone has a problem, and I think I showed leadership by doing my duty properly and following the mediation process.

Excellence - Peer Mediation - Can do - #8

On Monday at morning tea I had Peer Mediation with Emily. We put our vests on, got our lanyards, but we couldn't find the iPad, so that was kind of annoying. The field was shut that day, so it meant that we had to add an extra little trip on our duty, down behind the library, and the block of classes from 8 to 11, as this is where the year 7 and 8's go when the field is shut. There were thankfully no problems in the year 7/8 area, so that was good and it seemed like everyone was getting involved with four square or netball or something like that!
We then went around the courts, and everything  was cool beans there, then we also floated over to the Kakano area. We walked around there for about 5 minutes, with one child coming to us with a problem, which was he didn't have anyone to play with, so we set him up with some people in the sandpit.

I think the CARE value I was showed was Respect, because I respected that I took up this role by showing up, and respecting the little kids problem and helping them find a solution.

Watercycle

I can take action to improve the water cycle in Canterbury


In this project I was working with Charlotte, Maddy, Savannah and Anneke and we decided to create an Tv ad


Here is a link what we made.


In this project we decided that our success criteria were: 
It need’s to have Humor
Catchy
Metaphor and similes to get your point across
Audio and video must match up
A bold main statement


Overall our project meet this criteria because we finished on time and it turned out





Excellence - Can do - Librarian - #6

On Monday, at lunch, I went to the library to do my duty. As always, I needed to put the books back on the shelf to start with. After putting them away, I issued some peoples books. A few people asked me where to find the books they were looking for. For example, Rainbow Magics, Beast Boys and Bear Grylls. There were also a lot of returning going on, as the children enter in the library. I liked issuing and returning so that shouldn't be a problem. 

I demonstrated respect by answering people's questions respectfully and showing them where to get the book.

I was an active thinker by doing the right thing and sticking to the job.

Excellence - Peer Mediation - Can do - #7

Yesterday at morning tea, I did my Peer Mediation duties with Emily. It was raining a little bit, so when we put our vests on, we kept our jackets on underneath which we don't usually do, but it was really cold!

The field was shut so we didn't have as much ground to cover, but we still went around all the parts of the school that was open, including the Kakano team's part of the school, but they all stayed inside so there were no problems there at all!
It looked like almost everyone in the school stayed inside beside our class and one of the others! So there were no problems at all which was awesome!

I think that the CARE value I showed most was Active Thinking, because for once I remembered to wear the lanyard, and I think I showed leadership by making sure to do my duty, and on such a cold day when I would much rather be doing something else.

Excellence - Librarian - Can do - #5

Today I did peer mediation with Emily. Firstly we went around the field but nobody was arguing but someone was in a physical conflict so we had to take him to a teacher. Secondly we went to rooms 1,2&3 because sometimes people are having arguments about sharing equipment but nobody was. Lastly we went around the courts to see if everyone was wearing their hats, and they were. I showed respect by helping the people who were hurt. I showed leadership by showing up to my duty. I was a role model by reminding people they need their hats.

Thursday 17 November 2016

Excellence - Getting involved - Must do - #5

On wednesday  I got involved at morning tea by playing dog box with my friends. 
Firstly, we got   into a line behind the line. Secondly we went in the oder where everyone shot.
Next when you  missed you had to go into the dog box and if the next person got it in the you are out.
After that we keep going until the bell was about to ring. 
Before it did we played a game of king which is netball basically but it is the first person to get it in wins. 
Then we keep playing until the bell rang.

I showed  community by letting people  join in our game when they ask us if they could.

I also was showing integrity by playing fairly and being honest.

Excellence technology Must do #4

On Tuesday all of the year 7/8's go to Lincoln to do technology. 
I'm in design and when I go there filled out a sheet that says what we wanted to get done that day.
Secondly I filled out two sheets of what I am going to make because I had finished my cushion last week so I made a badge.
Next I softened my fimo so it would be easier to work with.
Then I found some wood samples and made two crosses and stuck them together.
After that we stuck and ribbon in the middle.

I showed excellence by helping others with what they were making.

I also was being trustworthy by not wasting the fimo.

Excellence can do Peer Mediation #6

On Monday I had Peer Mediation with Emily there were no problems again which is still good.
Firstly we went around the the filed because there are always a lot of people on it so just to make sure there weren't any problems.
Secondly  we walked though the junior area and sandpit because the juniors sometimes have problems about someone pushing them or something.
Then we when around the classrooms to see what people were doing and make sure they where in the right place.


I showed respect by not walking through peoples games so that I don't interrupt them.


I was also showing integrity by not just letting Emily do all the work.

Thursday 20 October 2016

Parliament

Parliament

This term we have been learning about Parliament. We have looked at the difference between government and parliament, NZ parliament, who is in government, how our government works and we compared democracy to dictatorship.

Three things that I learned are NZ parliament are:

  • Democracy is better than Dictatorship because you have more rights in Democracy than Dictatorship 
  • The speaker is from National / The government 
  • There are clerk's instead of the speaker knowing all of the rules

Here is the link to my compare and contrast map explaining the difference between democracy and dictatorship.

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Identify Reflection, Rotation and Translation

Instructions:
1 .First you rotate the 7 180 degrees and color it in red. 2 .First rotate it 90 degrees clockwise then rotate it again three times.

Tuesday 20 September 2016

Librarian - Excellence #4

Today for Librarian Charlotte and I did our librarian duty as we usually do on a Monday.


Unfortunately today we had lots of books away the whole shelf was fulled with books.It is not that hard but usually on a Monday we have lots and lots of people so it is hard to put books away and be at the library desk at the same time although we resolved by taking turns between putting books away and serving at the  desk which was a lot easier and got the books away quicker.

After we had finished putting the books away we started to  renew  and return our own and then put the remaining books that people had returned after we had put the ones that were at the started at first then we just finished some other renewing and returns, ten past we closed the library and we had some time left but as it was really cold outside we stayed inside since we were allowed to first I just read a little bit of my book while waiting to play mancala against Charlotte  I read the book Chinese Cinderella  and a little bit of  little women as classics are one of my favorite books to read.
After I just played a quick game of Mancala and won and by then the bell had gone so we went to class the end.

CARE VALUE I SHOWED:Active thinking/excellence because I used my time wisely by getting out my own books and renewing and returning them and just doing my best.

Peer Mediation - Excellence - Can do #5

On Friday I did peer mediation. I was supposed to do it on Wednesday but the year 7/8s were doing koru games and so I couldn't, so I did it on Friday. I did it with Sophie because she was supposed to do it on Thursday and we both wanted to blog about it so we did peer mediation on a different day together. We went around the whole school and we had no problems but we still helped some little kids who didn't have anyone to play with. I showed leadership by doing peer mediation on a different day to help out. I showed community by helping the kids that didn't have anyone to play with. I was being a role model to the other students by doing my leadership role properly.

Librarian - Excellence #3

 On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolley and back on the shelves.
The first type of books we started with were the picture books with just have one letter of the alphabet on the side, the shelves have the same so they match up.
Next we did the chapter books which have three letters on the side and the shelves have one letter but you put it in alphabetical order.
Secondly we started returning books by Charlotte was on the computer and I was scanning.
Next we issued books out for people by Charlotte typing in there name so that once I scan it the book will be out under there name.
Then we went around telling people that we were closing the library.
After that we went around tidying up the cushions, chairs and books.

I showed active thinking by helping others find books.

I was also being resilient by not walking out on Charlotte when it got to busy.

Friday 16 September 2016

My Koru games 2016 Experience

The activity I did was Netball
The two highlights of the Koru games was..
1. Being able to be GS instead of always being WA
2. Being able to share the experience with my friends

I am proud of coming 6th out of 32 teams

Next year the tip I give the year's next year is to always bring your drink bottle and put sunscreen on because I got quite burn't.

Friday 9 September 2016

My CARE Progress so far

CARE: My progress so far

The CARE award that I am working towards is: Bronze.

The one area of CARE that I am doing best in is:  Community because: I help around the school when help is needed.

The one area of CARE that I need to work harder in is: Active thinking  because: I haven't done so well with ticks because I just have a few.

To show my leadership qualities I am a role model to others in the CARE values by doing/showing these leadership traits: Integrity, Trustworthy, Motivational, Resilient, Active thinker and Goal focused.

On the CARE SOLO matrix below I am at this SOLO level: Multistructural             because: I have been using the CARE values but sometime's I needed to be reminded.



Prestructural

Unistructural

Multistructural

Relational

Extended Abstract
I am not aware of the CARE values yet.
I know what the CARE values mean.

I need help to use them.
I can use the CARE values.


I need reminding to use them.
I can use the CARE values independently.
I can use the CARE values independently.

I can role model to others how to use the CARE values.

Friday 2 September 2016

I can apply my knowledge of adverbial clauses and connectives to see how ideas are linked in texts.



For reading I have been learning about adverbial clauses. I have found this learning Easy because I new a lot about this subject

In this activity LINK, I had to Find a video and write what a good Adverbial clause is.

My information report

Introduction
The water cycle is a process that between land, Sea and atmosphere the steps in the water cycle are, Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation and Runoff.

Evaporation
Evaporation is when the water is Evaporated into a gas. It is a process that is invisible so you can’t see it, On hotter days more water is evapt because the sun is so hot that it heats up a lot of the water then turns into a gas and travels into the atmosphere. Vapour in the air is called humidity

Condensation and precipitation
Condensation and precipitation is after the water is evaporated and then makes clouds by mixing dust and water vapour. The water vapour comes down in different form (e.g rain, sleet, hail etc…), The water or other forms are them dumped on land.

Runoff and Groundwater
Runoff is when the water gets to a river, lake, pond Etc…, Groundwater is when the water gets dumped onto the land it is then sucked into the ground which then finds it way to a river, lake or pond.

Conclusion
The Water Cycle is constantly happening all around us each and every day and is an important part of our lives.  It is important so that we get water from the clouds , to water our plants with the falling rain, and for fish to swim and pee in.  




Assembly Must do #3 - Excellence

Today I had assembly and I was sharing my learning in it! I shared about my action plan witch is a writing plan where you pick a goal e.g mine was peer mediation, then you choose 3 things you could work on e.g mine were 1. Turning up on time, 2. Going around the school not in one place, 3. Read the card that has the script on it, then you say how you can achieve each one and what time you would do it. I showed active thinking for being chosen by the teacher for this because he thought I hare a great action plan, I showed leadership by showing a good example of sharing to the school.

Peer mediation #4 - Excellence

Today I did peer mediation and normally I would do it with Grace but we changed  so my partner is now Emily! Firstly we walked to to the office to get a few pozis to hand out, secondly we walked around the field and lastly we went around the junior area and the courts. I showed leadership because I stepped up and because my group was away I asked Sophie to do it.

 I showed excellence because when we found a physical argument so we went to a teacher because peer mediators are NOT allowed to deal with physical arguments

Thursday 1 September 2016

Excellence Must do #2

This week has gone fast!!!!!! But I'm going to talk about Monday so that way this isn't too long


On Monday, we had an assembly, where I walked in and out, not talking to anyone and being respectful throughout the assembly. I got a special assembly card, and if you get a card like it, it means that you can out a CARE tick on one of the assembly expectations. Yay!!

I think the care value I showed was Exellence, because I was being a model student in assembly and made something half-decent in tech. I also think I showed leadership by doing the right things at the right times this week, and working with people I usually would not work with

Peer Mediation #3 - Excellence

On Monday at morning tea I had Peer Mediation with Emily. We put our vests on, got our lanyards, but we couldn't find the iPad, so that was kind of annoying. The field was shut that day, so it meant that we had to add an extra little trip on our duty, down behind the library, and the block of classes from 8 to 11, as this is where the year 7 and 8's go when the field is shut. There were thankfully no problems in the year 7/8 area, so that was good and it seemed like everyone was getting involved with four square or netball or something like that!We then went around the courts, and everything  was fine there, then we also floated over to the Kakano area. We walked around there for about 5 minutes, with one child coming to us with a problem, which was he didn't have anyone to play with, so we set him up with some people in the sandpit.

I think the CARE value I was showed was Respect, because I respected that I took up this role by showing up, and respecting the little kids problem and helping them find a solution.

Getting Involved Excellence #2 - Must do

On Wednesday  I got involved at morning tea by playing dog box with my friends. 
Firstly, we got   into a line behind the line. Secondly we went in the order where everyone shot.
Next when you  missed you had to go into the dog box and if the next person got it in the you are out.
After that we keep going until the bell was about to ring. 
Before it did we played a game of king which is netball basically but it is the first person to get it in wins. 
Then we keep playing until the bell rang.

I showed  community by letting people  join in our game when they ask us if they could.

I also was showing integrity by playing fairly and being honest.

Peer Mediation #2 - Excellence

On Monday I did peer mediation and we solved a problem but we couldn't record it on the I Pad because its broken, and it is getting fixed and should be back soon. I showed leadership by asking my group to do it/reminding them because they might forget.

 I showed excellence for showing up on time and doing it all the way through my time.
I also showed the Community Value by Helping people when they really needed it.

Librarian Can do #2 - Excellence

On Monday at lunchtime, I had my librarian duty on. When I first walked in the library, I saw a lot of books needed to be put away. So that's what I did, in fact every time, we start the duty by placing books back onto the shelves. After all that was done, it was time for issuing and returning. Quite a few people wanted books out. I helped them issue it. I also went to the back if there was any problems but nope, no problems. The library was pretty quiet. Okay, now it's time to pack up. At 1:20 we pack up the library and let the people go. My duty was pretty easy.

I showed community by helping others issue their books and cleaning some parts of the library. I placed a lot of cushions back to where they belong and helping others pack at the end of library time.

Technology Must do - Excellence #1

On Tuesday all of the year 7/8's go to Lincoln to do technology. 
I'm in design and when I go there filled out a sheet that says what we wanted to get done that day.
Secondly I filled out two sheets of what I am going to make because I had finished my cushion last week so I made a badge.
Next I softened my fimo so it would be easier to work with.
Then I found some wood samples and made two crosses and stuck them together.
After that we stuck and ribbion in the middle.

I showed excellence by helping others with what they were making.

I also was being trustworthy by not wasting the time

Peer mediation Can do #1 - Excellence

Today I had Peer Mediation. Right after the bell rung at 11:00 for morning tea I grabbed, a green vest, and a lanyard. Today the iPad wasn't at school because it was sent for repairs so we just did without the iPad and used a clipboard and pen. First we went to the Junior area of the school. We didn't have any problems there so we headed off to the field. Same with the Junior area there weren't any problems which was good. We just noticed a few small things happening which wasn't right so we just reminded them the right thing to do.

Overall I think I showed the active thinking when we found an alternative option for noting down problems instead of the iPad.
Also I think I got involved by doing my job instead of just sitting round with my friends doing nothing
And lastly I think I showed leadership by reminding kids to do the right thing and what is expected.

Librarian Can do #1 - Excellence

On Monday, all the librarians gathered up in the library to talk about a new website. It is a library website that we were going to use to teach other students how to use it. Mrs Ward talked us through it and taught us how to use it. She showed us around the website and some cool things we can do on it. Some things I learnt were how to reserve a book on the website and how to search for any book you want. You can also check what books you've got out on a list on the website. We got to play around with it to get us use to it since we're going to teach other classes how to use the website.
After the meeting, we still had time to do a little bit of the librarian job before the bell rang. I helped put some books back and sort out the shelves.

I showed Active Thinking by helping keep the library tidy and using my inishitive to pick up any dirty bits on the floor in the library. I picked up books, cushions, rubbish and fixed some shelves.

I showed leadership by showing I can do this and not mucking round the library when mrs ward was showing us the website. I was listening well so I know what to do when I have to teach the other classes about this website.

I have been a role model by sitting quietly and on the mat and not interrupting what mrs ward was saying. I showed others how to be respectful and listening to the instructions

Wednesday 31 August 2016

Peer Mediation Can do #8 - Merit

On Monday I had Peer Mediation with Emily, there were no problems again which is still good.
Firstly we went though the junior area were little kids would sometimes come to you and say they have a problem but they came to talk. Secondly  we walked around the field and senior playground once again to make sure no one had a problem.
Then we when around the classrooms to see what people were doing and make sure they where in the right place.
After that we walked around the courts to take up time and to make sure there weren't any problems.

I showed community by walking around the whole school and not stay in one place the whole time.


I was also being trustworthy by showing up to my duty and doing it properly. 

Peer mediation Can do #10 - Merit

Today I did peer mediation and it worked way better because the peer mediators (some of them) went to the junior assembly and told them what we do and what we look like so people came up to us instead of us having to ask them. I showed Leadership by reminding my group that our peer mediation is that day and I showed respect by not laughing at the peoples problems.

Librarian Can do #9 - Merit

On Thursday, at lunch, I went to the library to do my duty. As always, I needed to put the books back on the shelf to start with. After putting them away, I issued some peoples books. A few people asked me where to find the books they were looking for. For example, Rainbow Magics, Beast Boys and Bear Grylls. There were also a lot of returning going on, as the children enter in the library. I liked issuing and returning so that shouldn't be a problem. 

I demonstrated respect by answering people's questions respectfully and showing them where to get the book.

I was an active thinker by doing the right thing and sticking to the job.

Librarian Can do #7 - Merit

On Thursday I had Librarian with Charlotte, when we got there we started off by going and getting the books off the trolley and onto the shelves.
Secondly we started returning books by Charlotte was on the computer and I was scanning.
Next we issued books out for people by Charlotte typing in there name so that once I scan it the book will be out under there name.
Then we went around telling people that we were closing the library.
After that we went around tidying up the cushions, chairs and books.

I showed respect by communicating respectfully.

I was also being motivational by suggesting appropriate books and helping people find books.

Peer Mediation Can do #6 - Merit

On Monday I had Peer Mediation with Emily there were no problems again which is still good.
Firstly we went around the the filed because there are always a lot of people on it so just to make sure there weren't any problems.
Secondly  we walked though the junior area and sandpit because the juniors sometimes have problems about someone pushing them and them not liking it.
Then we when around the classrooms to see what people were doing and make sure they where in the right place.


I showed respect by not walking through peoples games so that I don't interrupt them.


I was also showing integrity by not just letting maddy do all the work. 

Monday 22 August 2016

I can recognise and understand a variety of grammatical constructions

 I can recognise and understand a variety of grammatical constructions and some rhetorical patterns.

Your grade: 19 / 19 (100.00%) 


Summary of your submission:
Submission TimeTue Aug 16 2016 14:33:41 GMT-0700 (PDT)

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Parts of Speech [Names a person, place, or object (e.g., John, Napier, ruler).]
Your Answer: Noun



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Parts of Speech [Stands in for a noun (e.g., she, him, them).]
Your Answer: pronoun



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Parts of Speech [Describes a noun (e.g., slim, old).]
Your Answer: adjective



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Parts of Speech [Names some kind of action or being (e.g., walked, jumped, was).]
Your Answer: Verb



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Parts of Speech [Gives more information about a verb or adjective (e.g., quickly, yesterday).]
Your Answer: adverb



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Parts of Speech [Shows the relationship of one thing to another (e.g., on, under).]
Your Answer: preposition



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Parts of Speech [Connects clauses or sentences (e.g., and, when).]
Your Answer: conjuction



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Types of Nouns [team]
Your Answer: Collective Noun



Correct
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Types of Nouns [Jamie]
Your Answer: Proper Noun



Correct
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Types of Nouns [pair]
Your Answer: Collective Noun



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Types of Nouns [truth]
Your Answer: Abstract Noun



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Types of Nouns [power]
Your Answer: Abstract Noun



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Types of Nouns [country]
Your Answer: Common Noun



Correct
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Sentence Type [i) I just hate him!]
Your Answer: Exclamation



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Sentence Type [ii) His birthday is on Friday.]
Your Answer: Statement



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Sentence Type [iii) Why are we doing this?]
Your Answer: Question



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Sentence Type [iv) Stop now!]
Your Answer: Exclamation



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Sentence Type [v) That band is awesome!]
Your Answer: Command



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Sentence Type [vi) Pass the salt, please.]
Your Answer: Command