Grammar & Syntax
Which FANBOYS coordinating conjunction best connects these clauses: "I studied hard, ___ I passed the exam"?
so/and
Using root word knowledge, what does "unpredictable" mean in: "The weather in Wellington was unpredictable"?
You cannot use the word "predict".
Not able to be said in advance (before it happened)
You didn't know it was going to happen.
What key element typically opens a standard body paragraph to state its main point?
Topic Sentence
Point Statement
"Maya grabbed her umbrella and pulled her hood up tight."
Raining/cold
What primary purpose (Persuade, Inform, Entertain) matches the headline: "10 Mind-Blowing Facts About Deep Sea Creatures"?
Inform
What TWO critical components are missing from this sentence fragment: "Running through the park on a rainy afternoon"?
Make it into a sentence in your head, and then identify what you had to add to make it a complete thought.
Noun/Subject and Linking verb (was/is)
Define "benevolent" based on context: "The benevolent leader donated millions to local schools."
kind/generous/good
In paragraph structure, what function do research or specific statistics serve?
Explanation or Examples?
Examples
"Liam stared at the blank page, tapping his pencil as the timer ticked down."
Nervous
Doesn't know the answer
Doesn't know what to write about
In an exam
What is the primary purpose of an opinion piece titled: "Why New Zealand Must Invest in Renewable Energy Now"?
Persuade
Fix the apostrophe error in this sentence: "The two dog's collars were tangled in the yard."
Explain the error present
dogs'
More than one dog=apostrophe on the OUTSIDE
What does "subsequent" mean here: "The initial test failed, but subsequent trials succeeded"?
the second test after (under) the first one
sub-under
sequence-order
What do we call the central, overarching argument or focus that guides an entire essay/article/peice of writing?
Topic/Main Idea/Controlling Idea
"The director checked her watch, glanced at the empty auditorium seats, and sighed." What can you infer about attendance?
Turnout is lower than expected
The show is a failure
What is the author's purpose in a fictional short story titled: "The Legend of the Forest Phantom"?
Entertain
Correct this run-on sentence: "The storm arrived quickly the power went out instantly."
quickly;
quickly, and
quickly. The
quickly, therefore
Based on its prefix and root, define "contradict" in: "Her actions contradict her spoken promises."
To speak or act against
contra-against
dict-to speak
In an informational article, what crucial sentence component of PEEL, connects the example (evidence) back to the controlling idea?
Link
"The ground trembled, and steam erupted from the fissure near Lake Taupō."
What is a fissure?
An opening
A crack in the earth
broken ground
A pamphlet from the Ministry of Health outlines flu vaccine locations using cartoons and illustrations to capture attention.
What is the dual purpose?
Inform and Entertain
Select the correct homophones: "They left (their/there) gear over (their/there), near the bench."
their
there
Define "juxtaposition" in this context: "The poem's juxtaposition of harsh winter and warm fire creates contrast."
Placing two opposite things side-by-side to highlight differences
juxta-next to
position-place
Identify the structural flaw:
A paragraph starts with a topic sentence about deforestation, but switches midway to ocean plastic.
off-topic/shifting controlling idea
Not connected to Point Statement/Topic Sentence
"He packed away his medal, locked it in a drawer, and never spoke of the race again."
Why did he do this?
The victory brings painful memories, guilt, or regret rather than pride
He cheated?
He didn't deserve it?
An editorial titled "Stop Destroying Our Native Forests" uses emotional stories and statistics. What is the author's dual purpose?
Inform and Persuade