Paragraphs
The three parts of a paragraph.
What are the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence?
You _____ not drive fast in the ran.
a. can
b. may
c. should
You should not drive fast in the rain.
That _____ be her brother. They look similar and have the same last name.
a. should
b. must
c. may
That must be her brother. They look similar and have the same last name.
*may is possible in this sentence, but must shows more certainty.
The company will announce ____ decision tomorrow.
a. their
b. its
c. his
The company will announce its decision tomorrow.
The Negative Effects of Sugar
What is a title?
______ I borrow your pen please?
a. Might
b. Can
c. Should
Can I borrow your pen please?
Fix the mistake:
I can to speak Japanese.
I can speak Japanese.
Sarah left ____ umbrella in the classroom.
a. his
b. its
c. her
Sarah left her umbrella in the classroom.
Headaches can have several hidden causes.
What is a topic sentence?
The three concluding strategies.
What are advice/suggestion, prediction/hope, and opinion?
It _____ rain later, so take an umbrella.
a. must
b. can
c. might
It might rain later, so take an umbrella.
Correct this sentence:
Hadi must should do his homework.
Hadi must do his homework.
Or
Hadi should do his homework.
Correct the following pronoun error:
Eli and Mariam are best friends. We have the same interests.
Eli and Mariam are best friends. They have the same interests.
Bullying can be physical when force or actions are used to physically harm another person. It is the most common type of bullying.
What is a supporting sentence?
Write an appropriate topic sentence for the effects of eating junk food.
Example: Eating too much junk food has many negative effects.
You ____ go to the party if you finish your homework.
a. should
b. may
c. must
You may go to the party if you finish your homework.
Correct this sentence:
I could writing a paragraph.
I could write a paragraph.
Change these sentences to make them clearer.
Liz gave her mom a drawing, and she hung it on the wall.
Liz gave her mom a drawing, and her mom hung it on the wall.
Watching too much television affects children because they are sedentary, not physically active.
What is a supporting sentence?
Write a topic sentence for the effects of consuming too much sugar.
Example: Eating too much sugar can have several negative effects.
You ______ see a doctor if you're feeling sick.
a. should
b. can
c. might
You should see a doctor if you're feeling sick.
Make a polite request to close the door.
May I please close the door?
Could/Can I close the door please?
Would/Could/Can you please close the door?
Would you mind closing the door?
Change these sentences to make them clearer.
Cindy picked flowers and baked cookies. She put them on the table.
Cindy picked flowers and baked cookies. She put the cookies on the table.
What is a topic sentence?