Vocabulary
It means to change gradually
What are the three parts of an argumentative essay?
They are: an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.
What does "OVERGENERALIZATION" mean?
it means stating an opinion as 100 percent true when it does not apply to everyone.
Joe does not like playing football, he thinks basketball is much cooler.
Joe does not like playing football; he thinks basketball is much cooler.
What are some ways to avoid plagiarism?
There are four main ways: give credits to the author, use synonyms, change the order of the ideas, and change the parts of speech.
What does "NORM" mean?
It means rule or standard
What should you include in the conclusion?
You should restate your argument and leave the readers something to think about: a closing statement, a quotation, or a call to action.
What does "confusing sequence with cause" mean?
It means assigning a causal relationship to two events that are not related.
Is this sentence correct? If not, fix it.
In 1899, a book on consumerism published by Thorstein Veblen, called The Theory of the Leisure Class, examined the widespread values and economic institutions emerging along with the widespread "leisure time" in the beginning of the 20th century.
Yes.
Paraphrase this sentence: Consumerism creates a boom in the consumer goods and services industries.
There is an increase in consumer goods and services sectors thanks to consumerism.
What does "WELFARE" mean?
It means health and happiness.
What is a refutation?
A refutation is the explanation of why your argument is better in some way than an opposite argument/a counterargument.
What mistake does the writer of this sentence make?
"Everyone knows money cannot buy happiness."
Overgeneralization
Create a reduced relative clause:
The doctors who had been vaccinated with ABC were reported to experience some side effects.
The doctors vaccinated with ABC were reported to experience some side effects.
What does "synthesize" mean?
It means bringing together ideas from different sources and showing the link between them.
What does "COMPREHENSIVE" mean?
It means complete (adj) and including everything that is necessary.
What are the three things you should include in your introductory paragraph?
You should include a hook, background information, and a thesis statement.
Do these two sentences have a causal relationship?
Harry is a privileged kid. He usually does things without thinking about the consequences.
Yes
Change this sentence so it has a softer tone:
The government must punish all people who commit petty theft more severely because we need a safer society.
The government should consider increasing the punishment for petty theft so people would feel safer in this society.
What are the three reasons students procrastinate?
Lack of skill or knowledge
Distractions
Temptation
What does "ACCUMULATE" mean?
It means to increase over a period of time.
What are the five types of evidence you can use to support your ideas?
They are: fact, statistics, quotation, example, and personal experience.
Do these two events have a causal relationship?
Sarah liked playing with her brother's army toys when she was a child. Sarah joined the army as an adult.
No
Combine these two sentences.
Consumerism, according to its textbook definition, is the human desire to own and obtain products and goods in excess of one's basic needs. Basic needs typically refer to having sufficient food, clothing and shelter.
Consumerism, according to its textbook definition, is the human desire to own and obtain products and goods in excess of one's basic needs which typically only refer to sufficient food, clothing and shelter.
What are the three strategies to stop procrastination?
Ask for help
Find a quiet place to study
Have a dedicated study time everyday, and don't let anything interfere with it