Context Clues
Because there was so little precipitation this year, the crops dried up and died.
The word precipitation in the sentence means ____.
A. fertilizer
B. water
C. planting
D. rain
D. Rain
It is a short and formal piece of writing that deals with a single topic.
Essay
Identify the highlighted transitional word according to its type.
Ed learned from his mistakes. Likewise, others can learn from theirs.
Comparison
Complete the sentence with the correct modal.
Nate is playing with his friend, Orlando and wants to borrow his toy truck. So, he said "Orlando, ______ I borrow your toy truck?"
can
Identify the adverb and its type.
We went to the cave and the bats were flying everywhere.
everywhere/place
In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.
A daunting task is one that would _______ someone.
A. tickle
B. amuse
C. lose or misplace
D. frighten or intimidate
D. frighten or intimidate
TRUE or FALSE
The body of your essay is where you present the arguments to support your thesis, provide evidence, and develop your ideas.
TRUE
The teacher will accept the homework: ___________, she will take points off of the grade.
A. In a nutshell
B. However
C. Due to
D. In similar
B. However
The security guards _________ check each person's bag because it one of the rules and regulations of the mall to make sure that the people inside are safe.
A. must
B. have to
C. may
D. could
B. have to
Identify the adverb and its type.
They are completely exhausted after doing all their home works.
completely/degree
Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season.
What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
A. stands up straight
B. peeks at presents
C. drinks too much alcohol
D. goes back to being what he was
D. goes back to being what he was
TRUE or FALSE
The conclusion must present new information to further explain the evidences presented in the body.
FALSE
Identify the transition words used in the passage and its classification.
There are two things you can do to eliminate computer viruses. First, turn on Windows Firewall and second, download a good antivirus program. If these steps do not work, consult with a professional computer technician.
First, and Second - Procedure or Chronology
He is amazing. He _______ speak five different dialects in the Philippines, including Chavacano.
A. can
B. may
C. could
D. must
A. can
Identify the adverb and its type.
James and Stephen rarely go to the cinema in the summer because they prefer to stay outside.
rarely/frequency
Identify the meaning of the word inside the parenthesis and the type of context clue used in the sentence.
The lamb was very (feeble) whereas the lion was very strong.
A. small
B. tall
C. powerful
D. weak
D. Weak - Antonym
Give the 3 important parts of an introduction.
Hook
Background of the topic
Thesis Statement
Getting a degree from law school is a great accomplishment. ___________, it does not guarantee that one will have a job after graduation.
A. in addition
B. thus
C. however
D. certainly
C. however
He (can't, must not) understand what the other guy is talking about.
can't
Identify the adverb and its type.
James coughed loudly to attract her attention.
loudly/manner
Put this medicine on your arm and rub it into your skin until it's invisible. It will inhibit the infection's attempt to spread.
What does “inhibit” mean?
A. live in a certain place
B. block or prevent
C. itch or burn
D. help to do something important
D. block or prevent
Give the structure of an essay.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Our school is a wonderful school. We have a lovely red bird as our mascot, and our teachers are really nice. They always smile at us and talk to us. They are very smart. Our school has nice tables in the cafeteria and it serves good food. The floors are always clean and waxed, and it always smells like lemon. ___________, our school is great because the teachers are always nice and the building is always clean.
A. because
B. However
C. To sum up
D. Also
C. To sum up
He (can, could, may) do ten back tumblings in a row when he was a teenager.
could
Identify the adverb and its type.
We will have our review activity today.
today/time