Verb Tenses
The verb tense we use for completed actions.
What is simple past?
The three things every sentence needs
What are a subject, verb, and complete idea or thought?
The four things a paragraph needs.
What are the topic sentence, supporting sentences, example and explanations, and concluding sentence?
Parents do this for their children. For example, they work two jobs so they can send their kids to college.
What is make sacrifices?
I plan to go college fall. ________________, I hope to find a part-time job so that I can earn some money.
What is In addition, Also, Moreover, What's More, or Furthermore?
The verb tense we use to show that something happens regularly or as a habit.
What is simple present?
BASO word
What are but, and, so, or
The sentence that contains the topic and what the writer wants to say about the topic.
What is the topic sentence?
When we get by with a limited amount, we __________.
What is make do?
I really like my job because it's interesting. _________________, the hours are terrible.
What is However, Nevertheless, In contrast, or On the other hand?
The verb tense we use for an action that was in the middle of happening when another action interrupted it.
What is past continuous?
5 examples of a BOX word
What are when, while, because, by the time, although, etc.?
The sentence that repeats the main idea in different words and summarizes the main points.
What is the concluding sentence?
When we act like something is not a problem or doesn't bother us when it really does, we
______________ something.
make light of
Jorge is a great student. He always comes to class on time, and he does his homework. ____________________, he is helpful to other students.
What is In addition, Also, Moreover, Furthermore, or What's more?
The verb tense we use for an action that started in the past and continues up until now.
What is present perfect?
The following sentence is an example of this:
I love living in Des Moines, it's a great city.
What is a run-on sentence?
Identify the sentence in italics:
There are several serious health hazards directly linked to smoking. First, the link between lung cancer and smoking is well known. In addition, smoking is linked to other lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchitis. Smokers also have a greater risk of heart disease later in life. Moreover, there is substantial research that even casual smoking can have long term effects on health. Clearly, smoking is a dangerous habit and should be avoided.
What is a supporting sentence?
When we finally decide between two or more options, we _________________.
What is make up our mind?
Jane is very smart. She got a very high score on her ACT test. ___________, she doesn't do very well in her classes because she feels bored.
What is However, Nevertheless, In contrast, Conversely, or On the other hand?
The verb tense we use to show that one past action happened before another past action or time.
What is past perfect?
Fill in the blank with an appropriate conjunction:
_____________ I got up early, I was still late for work.
What is although, even though, or though?
Think of a good topic sentence for the following paragraph:
_____________________________. She likes helping people. She visits people in the hospital, and she spends time reading to young children at the library. She brings food to her elderly neighbor because he cannot cook for himself anymore. She takes another neighbor's dog for a walk because that person is in a wheelchair. Mary is the kindest person I know.
What is:
My friend Mary is a very kind person.
When someone brings up a controversial subject that can cause arguments or disagreements, we say they _________________.
What is make waves?
Many people say that they want to lose weight and be in better shape. ____________, they continue to eat junk food and don't exercise very often.
What is However, Nevertheless, On the other hand, In contrast?