Final answer:
The correctly segmented sentence for SALT reference databases is 'C We went there because it was my birthday.' For the review questions on comma placement, correct punctuation is provided for each example sentence.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question relates to the segmentation of a sentence for comparison with the SALT (Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts) reference databases. Among the given options, the one segmented correctly would be Option 1: C We went there because it was my birthday. This is because it keeps the causal relationship between the occasion (the birthday) and the action (going somewhere) intact, which is critical for the SALT analysis.
Review Question on Comma Usage
To properly insert missing commas in the sentences, you would revise them as follows:
- I finally found my keys, and I got to work just in time.
- Mrs. Contreras threw out her old coffee table and cleaned the carpet.
- Taking the elevator to the roof, we hoped we could see the skyline and the bay.
- Though Susan wasn't feeling well, she went to the store anyway and bought ice cream, pizza, and candy.
- I let my neighbor borrow my phone because she said hers was tapped by the police.
For the review on spelling variants of [s], the text suggests that there are three ways [s] can be spelled. Correctly identifying these variants in the sample words is essential for understanding spelling patterns in English. Similarly, recognizing the nuances of comma placement is crucial for proper sentence structure and meaning.