Mystery Box
True or False:
A clause does not contain a subject
False
A clause contains a subject and a verb, at minimum.
high level of knowledge or skill
ex______e
expertise
I am able to speak ____ English and Spanish.
I am able to speak both English and Spanish.
Skim or scan?
Look for the main idea of an article.
Skim
What tells the reader where information comes from?
c_______
Citation
Pronounce: extension
extension
make stronger
r_______e
reinforce
________ the train delay, we arrived on time.
Despite the train delay, we arrived on time.
Skim or scan?
Finding specific dates in a text.
Scan
What referencing style does MIT use?
APA
I didn't know, so I can't tell you.
If I knew, I would tell you.
add to:
s______nt
supplement
You cannot have your ice cream ______ you eat your vegetables.
You cannot have your ice cream unless you eat your vegetables.
Skim or scan?
Reading a chapter of a book to find out whether it mentions M A K Halliday.
Scan
Jeopardy question:
Answer: institutional author (make the question)
What is an organisation that writes a book or an article?
Jeopardy Question (give the question):
A sentence that combines two independent clauses.
instead of (say and spell!)
ra_______ th__
rather than
I didn't buy those shoes. They were _____ fashionable ___ comfortable.
I didn't buy those shoes. They were neither fashionable nor comfortable.
Skim or scan?
Look at the first sentences of paragraphs for topics or themes.
Skimming
What is wrong with this in-text citation?
Jackson 2020 states that Nirvana is the best band of the 1990s.
Jackson (2020) states that Nirvana is the best band of the 1990s.
Complete the sentence with correct grammar:
By this time on Saturday, you _____________ the EAP course.
By this time on Saturday, you will have finished the EAP course.
highlight (say and spell!)
e_______e
expertise
This health insurance provider offers cover for gym memberships, ____ea_ the other one is $10 cheaper.
This health insurance provider offers cover for gym memberships, whereas the other one is $10 cheaper.
Jeopardy question (make the question):
Answer: It can be quicker than using a dictionary, it is a natural way to learn vocabulary, and it can be done without breaking the flow of your reading.
Why should you get meanings from context?
Jeopardy Question:
Answer: Main idea, sub-ideas, positive aspect, negative aspect, overall perspective, critical thinking
(Give the question)
What are the main parts of an annotated bibliography?