Vocabulary
something that can be understood in different ways
open to interpretation
Using words like overall, by and large, basically, on the whole, more often than not, etc is called what?
Generalizing or speaking generally
be the result of
flow from
This is the biggest taco chain in the world. However, the restaurant only serves "American style" tacos, burritos, etc.
Taco Bell
Explain subordinating conjunctions in simple words
dependent + independent clause
Even if you don't attend I will be there.
Even if you don't attend, I will be there.
family or ethnic descent
ancestry
What is the acronym we use to remember coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, etc..)
FANBOYS
cause something to come into existence by magic (or as if by magic)
conjure up
In this animated Disney movie, a woman dresses up as a man to join the army in her father's place.
Mulan
3 Conjunctions for time
When
After
Before
Whenever
Until
As soon as
By and large, Buddhism is a religion of inner appreciation.
to be the strongest and most powerful
dominate (elite also accepted)
Should a comma always be included in sentences with conjunctions?
No
become a part of a whole
merge in with (or merge into)
This is the most popular US holiday in the month of May, where Americans wear Mexican Sombreros, fake mustaches, brightly colored ponchos, and get drunk on margaritas and tequila.
Cinco de Mayo
3 conjuntions for Reason
Because
Since
For
So that
Culture could been defined as a group of features that a group of people stand by.
Culture could be defined as a group of features that a group of people stand by.
Causing annoyance and irritation
infuriate
Which of these can NOT be used in the gaps.
______ the day of the test, we felt tired _____ excited.
A. After; yet
B. Until; and
C. Although; nor
C. Although; nor
approach, or come close to the edge of something
verge on
What are the two major religions in Japan?
A. Christianity and Rastafari
B. Catholicism and Judaism
C. Islam and Hinduism
D. Shinto and Buddhism
D. Shinto and Buddhism
3 conjunctions for condition
If
unless
If only
As long as
provided that
C. accept and take a small bite
In most of the Middle East you will always be offered more food. It is considered good manners to leave a small amount of food on the plate to show that the host has fed you enough food.
Not only have not they been invite, but they've also been ostracized.
Not only have they not been invite, but they've also been ostracized.
the art, history, and building a society considers important to its culture
heritage
Which conjunctions are usually used as pairs?
A. Coordinating conjunctions
B. Correlative conjunctions
C. Subordinating conjunctions
B. Correlative conjunctions
diminish, reduce, or take away something's worth
detract from
When people in the US want to say that an animal shares their qualities, they say "that's my spirit animal." Where did this saying come from?
A. Germans
B. Indigenous Peoples
C. New Yorkers
B. Indigenous Peoples
3 conjunctions for Contrast
Although
Whereas
Even though
however
Neither the students nor the teacher have agreed to attend on Saturday.
Neither the students nor the teacher has agreed to attend on Saturday.