Skimming
& Scanning
& Scanning
The school sports day will be held on Friday, August 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Students should wear their house shirts and bring a water bottle. What time does the event begin?
8:30am
Complete:
The girl ______ won the race is my cousin.
Which sentence is correct?
A. Math is easier than science.
B. Math is more easy than science.
A. Math is easier than science.
"I stayed inside because it was raining."
A. Time
B. Reason
C. Condition
B. Reason
Which conjunction does NOT show time?
A. after
B. before
C. unless
D. while
You open an article titled "5 Ways Teenagers Can Reduce Plastic Waste."
If your teacher asks, "What is the article mainly about?" should you skim or scan?
Skim
Which noun does the adjective clause describe?
The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.
Book.
Mount Everest is __________ mountain in the world.
The highest
Which sentence contains an adverb clause of contrast?
A. I studied because I had a test.
B. Although it was raining, we played soccer.
C. If you call me, I'll answer.
D. When she arrived, everyone cheered.
B. Although it was raining, we played soccer.
Which grammar topic does this sentence use?
The boy who sits near the window loves reading.
Adjective Clause
Summer Camp
July 18–22
Cost: 1,200 baht
Ages: 13–16
Registration ends July 10
Your friend is 17 years old.
Can they join?
No.
Which sentence uses an adjective clause?
A. I stayed home because I was tired.
B. The boy who wears glasses is my brother.
B. The boy who wears glasses is my brother.
Which sentence is NOT correct?
A. My brother is older than me.
B. My brother is the oldest in our family.
C. My brother is more older than me.
D. My brother is older than his cousin.
C. My brother is more older than me.
Find the conjunction.
We stayed inside while the storm was getting stronger.
while
Which reading skill would you use to find the price of a concert ticket on a poster?
Scanning
Emma bought apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and strawberries. She forgot to buy milk.
What information would you scan for?
A. Main idea
B. The missing item
C. Author's opinion
B. The missing item
Identify the adjective clause.
The woman whose wallet was stolen called the police.
whose wallet was stolen
Complete the sentence.
The Amazon River is one of __________ rivers in the world.
The longest
Correct the mistake.
Because she was tired but she finished her project.
Although she was tired, she finished her project.
OR
Because she was tired, she went to bed early.
Complete the paragraph.
Last year our school library was __________ (small) than it is now. Today it is the __________ (modern) building on campus because it has new computers and study areas.
Answer:
Dolphins are intelligent sea animals. They communicate using sounds and body movements. Many dolphins travel in groups called pods.
What is the main idea?
Dolphins are intelligent animals that communicate and live in groups.
Rewrite using an adjective clause.
The café is popular.
It sells homemade desserts.
The café that/which sells homemade desserts is popular.
Correct all the mistakes.
My new bicycle is more faster than my old one, but my brother's bicycle is the more expensive of all.
My new bicycle is faster than my old one, but my brother's bicycle is the most expensive of all.
Which sentence does NOT contain an adverb clause?
A. Because I was hungry, I made a sandwich.
B. The boy who won the race celebrated with his family.
C. Although it was late, they continued studying.
D. If you need help, ask your teacher.
Answer: B (It contains an adjective clause: who won the race.)
Although Mia was nervous because it was her first speech, she smiled when she walked onto the stage.
Questions:
1. Three adverb clauses
2.