Commas
Correct the following sentence:
Other girls at the party was wearing the same outfit as me.
was to were
To/Too/Two
I wanted ___ get ____ slices of pizza, but I had to make sure there was enough for everyone else, _____.
I wanted TO get TWO slices of pizza, but I had to make sure there was enough for everyone else, TOO.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
Even though she tried to hide it, her elation was obvious in the way she grinned from ear to ear and practically skipped down the hallway.
elation: great happiness and exhilaration
Where should your thesis be?
At the end of your introduction.
HOWEVER / ADDITIONALLY / AS A RESULT / FOR EXAMPLE
American football and rugby have several common elements. ________, in American football, players score points by bringing the ball across the "goal line" to score a touchdown.
American football and rugby have several common elements. FOR EXAMPLE, in American football, players score points by bringing the ball across the "goal line" to score a touchdown.
The multiple choice part of the TSI includes two sections. What are they?
Reading & Grammar
Correct the following sentences:
Overall I had a great weekend.
Overall, I had a great weekend.
Correct the following sentence:
The cups on the table isn't mine.
isn't to aren't
their / there / they're
______ so good at soccer that _____ college offered them a scholarship to play _____.
THEY'RE so good at soccer that THEIR college offered them a scholarship to play THERE.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
The boy’s room was in disarray—clothes covered the floor, books were stacked in chaotic piles, and his bed hadn’t been made in weeks.
disarray: a state of disorganization or untidiness
There are four elements to body paragraphs 1 & 2. What are they?
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Concluding Statement
MOREOVER / NEVERTHELESS / THEREFORE / SIMILARLY
Cooking is a valuable skill that will serve students for the rest of their lives. ______, all schools should create classes that teach students the basics of cooking.
Cooking is a valuable skill that will serve students for the rest of their lives. THEREFORE, all schools should create classes that teach students the basics of cooking.
True or False?
If you don't do well on the first 30 reading questions, you cannot pass the test.
False!
Even if you have to answer the diagnostic questions, you can still pass the test if you score a 5 or higher on this section.
Correct the following sentence:
It's crazy to think that in just three weeks you will be seniors isn't it?
It's crazy to think that in just three weeks you will be seniors, isn't it?
When I was younger, I was interested in hiking, biking, and swim.
change swim to swimming
Effect/Affect
Don't let it ____ you. Your reaction will have an ____ on the rest of the team.
Don't let it AFFECT you. Your reaction will have an EFFECT on the rest of the team.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
The candidate gave a concise speech, sticking to the main points and finishing in under five minutes without any unnecessary details.
concise: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
A passing essay score is a...
5
EARLIER / FOR EXAMPLE / AS A RESULT / SIMILARLY
During World War I, German soldiers would paint their horses white. __________, the animals would blend in with the snow and be more difficult for the enemy to spot.
During World War I, German soldiers would paint their horses white. AS A RESULT, the animals would blend in with the snow and be more difficult for the enemy to spot.
FREE POINTS + REMINDER:
Pay attention to the author's word choice and tone in your passages!
FREE POINTS
Correct the following sentence:
We had memorable wholesome experiences this year.
We had memorable, wholesome experiences this year.
Correct the following sentence:
Tonight, I'm going to charge my laptop, falling asleep early, and setting my alarm.
IT'S / ITS
___ not fair that I can't pet that dog. ___ fur looks so soft! I know ____ a service dog and _____ working right now, but _____ owner isn't in danger, so ____ not like I'm distracting him.
IT'S not fair that I can't pet that dog. ITS fur looks so soft! I know IT'S a service dog and IT'S working right now, but ITS owner isn't in danger, so IT'S not like I'm distracting him.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
Although they knew football season was coming, the players remained complacent, missing practices and skipping workouts since they won the Super Bowl last year.
complacent: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
What type of essay does the TSI require you to write?
Argumentative Essay
IN OTHER WORDS / SPECIFICALLY / IN SUMMARY / HOWEVER
At first, visitors did not have to pay to view the animals. ______, in later years, visitors had to either pay an entry fee or bring a small animal to feed the zoo's lions.
At first, visitors did not have to pay to view the animals. HOWEVER, in later years, visitors had to either pay an entry fee or bring a small animal to feed the zoo's lions.
Where do you need to go for testing and what do you need to bring?
The library / Your laptop (fully charged) + charger!
Correct the following sentence:
My car which is silver was stolen on prom night.
My car, which is silver, was stolen on prom night.
Correct the following sentence:
Annotating the passages and reading the questions carefully are the best way to make sure you pass the TSI.
change are to is
WHO'S / WHOSE
_____ the student ______ bus was late? That's the same kid _____ been arriving early every day.
WHO'S the student WHOSE bus was late? That's the same kid WHO'S been arriving early every day.
Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:
The professor's explanation was so convoluted that half the class left more confused than when they arrived, unable to follow the twisted logic.
convoluted: extremely complex and difficult to follow
There are two MAJOR things you need in your third body paragraph. What are they?
Counterargument & Rebuttal
IN CONTRAST TO/ IN COMPARISON TO / IN SPITE OF / IN ADDITION TO
________ reducing the amount of nightly homework assigned, teachers should make homework optional.
IN ADDITION TO reducing the amount of nightly homework assigned, teachers should make homework optional.
True or False?
Author's purpose = the topic of the passage
False!
Author's purpose is the reason for writing. The topic of the passage is the main idea.