Grammar
Choose an adjective that could work in the following sentence (Use and ed or ing adjective).
I am _________ about my new job.
Examples:
excited, worried, disappointed, etc.
How many topics should a paragraph have?
one
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Dogs make great pets. First, they are loyal. They always stay with their owners. Next, they are loving. They are always happy to see their owners and make them feel loved. Finally, dogs protect their owners. If a robber comes to the house, they bark and scare him away. I think everyone should have a dog because they are a wonderful pet.
Dogs make great pets.
What conjunctions does BASO stand for?
But, and, so, or
Give the definition of the following words:
pittance
a small amount of something
Choose an adjective that could work in the following sentence (Use and ed or ing adjective).
The vacation was really __________.
interesting, exciting, boring, exhausting, amazing, etc.
What do we call the sentence that includes the topic and what the writer thinks about the topic (the main idea)?
Topic sentence
What is the topic and main idea of the following paragraph:
Did you know that trees tell their own life stories? Under the bark, some trees have growth rings. The rings tell how old the tree is. The dark circle in the center of the trunk is the oldest wood. The light and dark colored rings show the beginning and end of each growing season. The age of the tree can be seen in its growth rings.
topic - tree rings
main idea - growth rings tell how old a tree is
What is the pattern for two sentences joined into one with a BASO word?
Subject + Verb, BASO + Subject +Verb
drawback
a negative point about something
Decide whether to use the gerund or infinitive in the following sentence:
I expect _______ (see) my friend tomorrow.
to see
What do we call the sentence that give the reasons a writer thinks the topic sentence is true?
The support sentences
What is the topic and main idea of the following paragraph?
The general rules of etiquette differ from culture to culture, so it's important to observe people who are native to the culture to understand it. Making eye contact when speaking to someone is considered important in North America, but this may be considered rude in some Asian countries. Even the distance we maintain between two people when having a conversation can vary from culture to culture. It is also important to know that some topics of conversation may be acceptable small talk in one culture but unacceptable in another. The best way to learn the etiquette of a culture is to observe the people who are a part of it.
Topic: etiquette of different cultures
Main idea: Etiquette differs by culture, and the best way to learn it is by watching people who are native to it.
because, since, after, etc...
principle
a rule or law people live by
Decide whether to use the gerund or infinitive in the following sentence:
I look forward to ________ (see) my friend tomorrow.
seeing
After every support sentence, there should be what (the ketchup, lettuce, pickles, etc.)
Examples
What is the topic and main idea of the following paragraph?
Baseball has been a part of Americans’ lives for over 100 years. In 27 out of 50 American cities, there are 29 professional teams and thousands of minor league teams. Most Americans attend more baseball games than any other professional sport games. Baseball is not only part of American life but also part of slang, fashion, music, and movies.
Topic: Baseball
Main idea: Baseball has been an important part of Americans' lives for a long time.
What are the two patterns you can use to join two clauses with a BOX word?
Subject + Verb + Box Word + Subject + Verb
Box Word + Subject + Verb, Subject + Verb
conscious
aware, awake
Choose a modal that could work in the following sentence:
In most countries, people _______ to have a license to drive.
have to, must, have got to
What do we call the sentence at the end of the paragraph that repeats the topic sentence in different words?
The concluding sentence
What is the topic and main idea idea of the following paragraph?
Did you know that tea is the world's second most popular drink after water. This is largely due to how much it is drunk in China. Tea is big part of Chinese culture. A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by Emperor Shen Long in 2737 B.C. China is one of the main producers of tea, and tea remains China's national drink. Tea is in intricate part of Chinese life.
Topic: tea
Main idea: Tea is very important in Chinese culture.
Join these two sentences using either a BASO or BOX word:
I got home at 10:00. I went right to bed.
I got home at 10:00, and I went right to bed.
After I got home at 10:00, I went right to bed.
I went right to bed after I got home at 10:00.
to learn how to live in a new country by changing in certain ways
adapt