Vocabulary 1
When you see someone or something and you know who or what it is.
recognize
The sun was shining. It was very hot outside. We decided to go to the beach. We took our swimsuits and towels.
Because the sun was shining and it was very hot outside, we decided to go to the beach with our swimsuits and towels.
Is this a good topic sentence? Why or why not?
Tesla cars use electricity to operate.
No. It's a fact.
Although I wanted to go to the concert, I decided to stay home and study for the exam.
complex
There’s a strong ______ between exercise and good health.
connection
Something you give or do to help a group or cause.
contribution
Maria loves to read. She goes to the library every week. She often borrows mystery books.
Maria, who loves to read, goes to the library every week to borrow mystery books.
Topic: social media A or B?
a. Social media connects people around the world but can also create feelings of isolation.
b. Many teenagers spend hours scrolling through their social media feeds every day.
A
Jake ran to the store and bought some milk and tea for his mom.
simple
Plants ______ sunlight and water to grow.
depend on
Something that’s so enjoyable or habit-forming that you want to keep doing it.
addictive
The dog barked loudly. The mail carrier came to the door. The dog scared the mail carrier away.
When the mail carrier came to the door, the dog barked loudly and scared him away.
Topic: climate change
a. The planet is getting warmer, and some animals are losing their homes.
b. Climate change is one of the most urgent problems facing our world today.
B.
Sentence a is too narrow because it focuses only on one effect of climate change.
I was late to class because my bus broke down, but the teacher still let me in.
*Think about this question carefully
compound-complex
The police ______ looked for clues to solve the mystery.
investigator
Something that helps you or gives you a better chance of success.
advantage
It was raining heavily. The streets were flooded. The bus was late. I arrived at school wet and tired.
Because it was raining heavily and the streets were flooded, the bus was late, and I arrived at school wet and tired.
Topic: advertising
a. The bright colors and catchy songs in commercials make people remember products.
b. Advertising has a powerful influence on what people buy and how they think.
Answer: b
Explanation: Sentence B introduces a larger idea that could include examples like sentence A. It’s broader and better fits as a topic sentence.
The cookies burned in the oven, for I forgot to set the timer.
compound
If you exercise regularly, you will stay ______.
in good shape
To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.
confuse
The movie was long. It was full of exciting action scenes. Everyone in the theater clapped at the end.
Although the movie was long, it was full of exciting action scenes, and everyone in the theater clapped at the end.
Topic: online learning
a. While online learning gives students flexibility, it also requires strong self-discipline.
b. Many schools now use computers and video calls to teach lessons.
Answer: a
Explanation: Sentence a expresses a clear, arguable idea that can be explored in depth. Sentence b is more factual and descriptive, so it’s not as effective as a topic sentence
Create a compound sentence using the coordinating conjunction "nor."
different answers
______, teamwork and effort are the keys to success.
In sum