Sentence Starters
Prepositional phrases usually answer the questions ______________? or when?
where
If a person walked briskly to the cafeteria, is it possible they would be first in the lunch line? Explain.
Yes, walking briskly means walking fast, which might get you to the front of the line!
Define imperialism.
Imperialism is the policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions.
Gerunds always end in what 3 letters?
ing
What are some implements that a hairdresser or barber might have?
scissors, hairspray, hair products, clippers, blow drier
Name two islands in the Pacific Ocean that the United States obtained (got) because of imperialism.
Possible answers: Hawaii, Midway Island, Samoa
Name five subordinate conjunctions.
Any of the following are correct: after, although, as, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order that, once, provided that, rather than, since, so that, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, whether, while, why
What is the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader?
mood
The _______________ _________________ Policy allowed the U.S. to trade with China.
A gerund looks like verb but is actually a _______________. A participle looks like a verb but is actually an __________________.
noun; adjective
Name 4 types of figurative language (language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal or actual definition).
simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification
Was the United States' purchase of Alaska a smart move (good decision)? Why or why not?
Yes, Alaska has a wealth (a lot) of resources.
Name 5 subordinate conjunctions.
Any of the following are correct: after, although, as, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order that, once, provided that, rather than, since, so that, than, that, though, unless, until, when, whenever, where, whereas, wherever, whether, while, why
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the feeling or atmosphere the writer creates for the reader and tone is the writer's attitude toward the subject.
What is the difference between isolationism and expansionism?
Isolationism is having little to do with other countries' political affairs, and expansionism is wanting to become involved with other countries' political affairs.