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Ireneparalegal · 10-13-2005, 05:16 PM

When Florida and James are surprised at JJ's good report card, Florida starts asking JJ a question abt the Battle of Hastings. She then asks an Algebra question. She then asks "What's a dangling participle?"

Just because JJ couldn't answer those questions doesn't mean he didn't learn anything. Which is what Flo said to James. How many times after a test in school did you forget what you just learned? I could take a test and then forget abt some war or battle or what year what took place.

I know that the school was bumping JJ forward, but still, based on three questions, you can't tell whether your child is learning or not.

craftman · 10-13-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

When Florida and James are surprised at JJ's good report card, Florida starts asking JJ a question abt the Battle of Hastings. She then asks an Algebra question. She then asks "What's a dangling participle?"

Just because JJ couldn't answer those questions doesn't mean he didn't learn anything. Which is what Flo said to James. How many times after a test in school did you forget what you just learned? I could take a test and then forget abt some war or battle or what year what took place.

I know that the school was bumping JJ forward, but still, based on three questions, you can't tell whether your child is learning or not.

Yes Irene, I thought about that too, but come on, it's just a half hour show, they gotta get to the point quicker.You can get an 'F' on a test and still get a 'C' for the class, believe me, I know. LOL

Ireneparalegal · 10-13-2005, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by craftman

Yes Irene, I thought about that too, but come on, it's just a half hour show, they gotta get to the point quicker.You can get an 'F' on a test and still get a 'C' for the class, believe me, I know. LOL

oh yeah, i know too, i was absent alot from this particular class and yet I got an "A". When my dad say my report card (in high school) all he asked me was why did I have 40 something absences????? LOL
I said, "Dad, look at the "A" and three "B"s I got!!!!!

Brian Damage · 10-13-2005, 11:30 PM

It might not have convinced her that JJ was just getting by, but it sure sends up a red flag.

nerrad · 10-14-2005, 07:00 AM

Ahhh, playing hookey. Don't get me started.

I also missed days (and had fun doing whatever I was up to). Even made F's. However, I made good grades most times, if I was focused and not wanting to have fun.

And besides, JJ receive five C's and an A in Art. I would've taken that anytime. How did James and Florida say it:

Florida:"I'll settle for the middle".

James: "I'll settle for the end of the line".

Also, it was unrealistic for a parent to ask their child questions, then threaten to go down to the school. The parents will probably tell a child to chill out on video games until you improve your C's.

TVFactFan · 10-14-2005, 09:34 AM

Once Again a classic James Evans Statement in this episode

"There a problem here Florida, I'm seeing C's but I'm hearing F's"-LOL-LOL

Brian Damage · 10-14-2005, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Once Again a classic James Evans Statement in this episode

"There a problem here Florida, I'm seeing C's but I'm hearing F's"-LOL-LOL

JeffRuss1972 · 10-14-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Once Again a classic James Evans Statement in this episode

"There a problem here Florida, I'm seeing C's but I'm hearing F's"-LOL-LOL

You gotta love James.

Brieannas21 · 10-15-2005, 04:37 PM

I think Florida and James found it odd that JJ passed all of his classes but failed on his finals, that just doesn't add up to anyone. Especially if you've been failing the whole year. And if you were in high school and you were in English you should know what a dangling participle is, you shouldn't have to think about it like JJ did LOL. Don't you go over the stuff that's on the Exam's like a week or so before the test, JJ was just lazy in school. But that was a funny scene.

craftman · 10-15-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I think Florida and James found it odd that JJ passed all of his classes but failed on his finals, that just doesn't add up to anyone. Especially if you've been failing the whole year. And if you were in high school and you were in English you should know what a dangling participle is, you shouldn't have to think about it like JJ did LOL. Don't you go over the stuff that's on the Exam's like a week or so before the test, JJ was just lazy in school. But that was a funny scene.

Hey Brie, I had English in high school and I almost flunked too, maybe that's why I don't know what a dangling participle is. Could you tell me? For real tho, give me an example of what dangling participle is.

Brieannas21 · 10-15-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by craftman

Hey Brie, I had English in high school and I almost flunked too, maybe that's why I don't know what a dangling participle is. Could you tell me? For real tho, give me an example of what dangling participle is.

LOL ok, For an example in the sentence.....

Running to home plate yesterday, the Baseball almost hit me on the head.

The dangling participle would be Running

craftman · 10-16-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

LOL ok, For an example in the sentence.....

Running to home plate yesterday, the Baseball almost hit me on the head.

The dangling participle would be Running

I don't see nothing wrong with that sentence. Now you're gonna have to explain why running is dangling.

Should it be... The baseball almost hit me on the head running to home plate yesterday.

Ireneparalegal · 10-16-2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by craftman

I don't see nothing wrong with that sentence. Now you're gonna have to explain why running is dangling.

Should it be... The baseball almost hit me on the head running to home plate yesterday.

it's dangling because it sounds like the baseball was doing the running

Ireneparalegal · 10-16-2005, 12:35 AM

"Walking back home last week, a tree almost fell on me"

the way the sentence is structured Craftman, it sounds like the tree was doing the walking. There is no subject (person, place or thing in the beginning of the sentence)

Brieannas21 · 10-16-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

it's dangling because it sounds like the baseball was doing the running

Correct, it wouldn't be dangling if it were

While I was running to home plate yesterday, the Baseball almost hit me on the head.

10-13-2005, 05:16 PM	#1
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10-13-2005, 11:30 PM	#4
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10-14-2005, 07:00 AM	#5
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Ahhh, playing hookey. Don't get me started. I also missed days (and had fun doing whatever I was up to). Even made F's. However, I made good grades most times, if I was focused and not wanting to have fun. And besides, JJ receive five C's and an A in Art. I would've taken that anytime. How did James and Florida say it: Florida:"I'll settle for the middle". James: "I'll settle for the end of the line". Also, it was unrealistic for a parent to ask their child questions, then threaten to go down to the school. The parents will probably tell a child to chill out on video games until you improve your C's.

10-14-2005, 09:34 AM	#6
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,138	Once Again a classic James Evans Statement in this episode "There a problem here Florida, I'm seeing C's but I'm hearing F's"-LOL-LOL

10-15-2005, 04:37 PM	#9
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I think Florida and James found it odd that JJ passed all of his classes but failed on his finals, that just doesn't add up to anyone. Especially if you've been failing the whole year. And if you were in high school and you were in English you should know what a dangling participle is, you shouldn't have to think about it like JJ did LOL. Don't you go over the stuff that's on the Exam's like a week or so before the test, JJ was just lazy in school. But that was a funny scene.

10-16-2005, 12:35 AM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	"Walking back home last week, a tree almost fell on me" the way the sentence is structured Craftman, it sounds like the tree was doing the walking. There is no subject (person, place or thing in the beginning of the sentence)