Production of Writing
What are the 3 main characteristics of a sentence?
A subject
A verb
A complete thought and makes sense on it's own
Which word or phrase in this sentence would be inappropriate in formal writing?
Because of the storm out in the Pacific, waves at the beach this morning were 8-10 feet, and, dude, they were an amazing ride!
Dude
What is the topic in the paragraph below?
Adelie penguins are adorable. These are the penguins that are shown in most pictures of penguins. Adelies look like little bowling pins wearing tuxedos. They live in large groups in the south polar regions. At times they can be very funny. It is often enjoyable to watch them as they swim or slide in the snow on their bellies.
Adelie penguins
What punctuation mark would you use to separate words and word groups in a simple series of three or more items?
A comma
Anna, Elsa Kristoff and Olaf are all characters in what animated movie?
Frozen
What are 2 ways to join sentences to make a compound sentence?
Conjunction - and, but, or
Semicolon
Make 1 a dependent clause
Join the sentences with a semicolon (or period) and conjunctive adverb - however, therefore, moreover
What is wrong with this sentence:
Scientists collaborated together to prepare the study.
Redundancy
Collaborate means work together - having both is redundant
Find the topic, then look for the main idea.
New York City is a melting pot of cultures worth celebrating. The city is home to a vibrant tapestry of communities, each contributing unique traditions, foods, and festivals. Walking through neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, and Harlem offers a taste of the world in a single city. Visitors can enjoy diverse cuisines, from savory dim sum to rich cannoli, and experience cultural celebrations such as the Lunar New Year and the Puerto Rican Day Parade. New York City’s diverse cultures make it a fascinating and enriching place for everyone (OpenAI, 2024).
Topic: New York City
Main Idea: the diversity of cultures in New York City make it an interesting place
Rewrite these phrases using an apostrophe:
A hat that belongs to Laura
Toys that belong to the kids
Leaves that belong to the tree
Laura's hat
Kids' toys
Tree's leaves
In 2023, what purple ice cream drink gained notoriety on social media after users pretended to die upon drinking it?
The Grimace Shake
What is the basic structure of a paragraph?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Fix this sentence:
Amused the children were by the movie that was funny shown by the teacher.
Acceptable responses:
The teacher showed a funny movie that amused the children.
Find the topic and the main idea.
Avengers: Endgame was a blockbuster for the summer of 2019. It is an exciting story about superheroes coming together to save the universe. In the movie, the Avengers face immense challenges as they try to reverse the devastating effects of Thanos’ snap. People in the audience are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. What makes it even more thrilling is the culmination of over a decade of interconnected storylines and character development in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (OpenAI, 2024).
Topic: the movie Avengers: Endgame
Main Idea: Avengers: Endgame was a blockbuster in the summer of 2019
What punctuation mark can replace a periods in some situations?
Semicolon
M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
Starburst
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
Recap your discussion
Restate your perspective and arguments
Provide a final overarching thought on the topic
There is nothing better then (1) waking up to the smell of freshly-brewed coffee. The exciting (2) smell really gets my blood pumping.
1. A. NO CHANGE
B. better than
C. better
D. better to
2. A. NO CHANGE
B. simulating
C. dazzling
D. stimulating
1. B
2. D
Find the topic and the main idea.
Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example, you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career.
Topic: jobs or career choices
Main Idea: a few ideas to help the read choose a career
Correct this sentence:
The doctor suggested bed rest for the patient, who suffers from a bad cold.
Corrected: The doctor suggested (past) bed rest for the patient, who suffered (past) from a bad cold.
Which Williams sister has won more Grand Slam titles?
Serena
What is the last step of essay writing?
Step 5: Start Writing Using Your Outline as a Guide
Can you find the sentence that should be deleted from this paragraph? And your reasoning?
(1) The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the oldest dog show in the United States. (2) It debuted on May 8, 1877, in Manhattan, New York. (3) The show was started by a group of hunters and originally showcased hunting breeds. (4) The best hunting dogs are Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. (5) Today, the Westminster Dog Show features over 200 different dog breeds.
Sentence 4 because it does not support the writer's point
Find the topic and main idea.
The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat. Because of this, a real variety of restaurants has come about specializing in all kinds of foods. McDonald’s is the king of a subgroup of restaurants called fast-food restaurants. Chances are, no matter where you live, there is a McDonald’s restaurant near you. There are even McDonald’s in the Soviet Union. Now McDonald’s is trying something new. It is called McDonald’s Express and there is a test site in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is part of a Mobil gas station. This allows you to fill up with gas and fill up on food at the same time. What will they think of next?
Topic: McDonald's
Main Idea: McDonald's is the king of fast food
Write the 6 basic verb tenses for the word and using the pronoun "They":
Walk
Simple Present: They walk.
Present Perfect: They have walked.
Simple Past: They walked.
Past Perfect: They had walked.
Future: They will walk.
Future Perfect: They will have walked.
List all 7 continents.
Asia
Africa
Australia
Antarctica
South America
North America
Europe