Introduction
A subject discussed in an essay, speech, article, or part of a discourse.
What is a topic?
Important details that support the topic and claim.
What are supporting reasons?
_______________ some people quickly claim any form of teasing is bullying.
What is
a. also
b. although
c. whenever
d. additionally
This is a restatement of the opinion statement (claim) in different language.
What is a conclusion?
If needed, where would the comma be placed?
I cannot go to work because I lost my keys.
What is: no comma is needed since the word "because" is in the middle of the sentence.
A comma would be needed if the sentence were restructured as follows:
Because I lost my keys, I cannot go to work.
Word or term for a writer's opinion on a specific topic.
What is an opinion statement (claim)?
Insect repellent with at least 20% DEET is most effective.
_______ when the cactus is full of water, desert animals and birds nibble and peck their way into the water and use it to stay alive.
What is
a. aside
b. currently
c. also
d. in the beginning
Select a conclusion for a paragraph with the following introduction: Political geography is the study of how and why boundaries and governments develop where they do. This branch of geography is the most important way to study world cultures.
a. Political geography is just one of many areas of geographic study.
b. Political geographers are the best social scientists to explain human development throughout the world.
What is "b"?
This is the best choice for a conclusion because it mirrors the opinion statement in the introduction.
If needed, where would the comma be placed?
The first thing I noticed about the car was the paint was peeling.
What is: no comma is needed.
Categorize the following: The cost of prescription drugs should be lowered in order to make life-saving medicines accessible to those who need them.
What is an opinion statement (claim)?
Here is an introduction: Training animals requires patience and consistency.
Choose a relevant supporting reason.
What is:
a. Some animals are not trained.
b. Without training, animals will not listen.
c. An animal needs repetition in order to learn how the trainer expects it to behave.
Select the clarifying transition word or phrase.
What is
a. next
b. another
c. specifically
d. last
Select a conclusion for a paragraph with the following introduction: Climate change is one of the biggest risks to human existence. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen by 40% since the Industrial Revolution.
a. In conclusion, our legislators must support clean energy industries, limit deforestation, and make a commitment to combat the threat of climate change.
b. In summary, reducing carbon dioxide will require governmental investment in new technologies.
What is "a"?
This is the best choice for a conclusion because it mirrors the opinion statement in the introduction.
What comma rule applies to the following? How many commas are needed?
My best friends are Brett Jason and Tristan.
What is series (list)? What is two commas?
My best friends are Brett, Jason, and Tristan.
Categorize the following: Hiking has become one of the most popular activities in the world.
What is a topic?
You can determine the logical order of supporting reasons by looking at ________________.
What are transition words?
Select the place transition word or phrase.
What is:
a. in the beginning
b. have you also considered
c. on the perimeter
d. sooner or later
A conclusion includes a restatement of the opinion statement (claim). It may also include this.
What is an additional supporting reason?
What comma rule applies to the following? If needed, where should (a) comma(s) be placed?
Thank you Kate for your help.
What is direct address? What is two commas?
Thank you, Kate, for your help.
Identify the topic and the opinion statement (claim):
Home ownership is a big responsibility. It is better to rent than to own. Repairs can be expensive and time-consuming. Also, houses do not always go up in value. That means they may not be a good investment. Renters don't have to pay for repairs. They can also move without worrying about selling a house.
What is the topic: Home ownership and its responsibilities.
What is the opinion statement (claim): It is better to rent than to own.
In order to be most effective, at least some of the supporting reasons for an opinion statement (claim) should include _____________, or supportive facts and possibly statistics.
What is evidence?
_____________, you can see how cell phones can be addictive, so take precautions to make them something you use, not something that uses you.
What is
a. in addition
b. such as
c. to begin with
d. in summation
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List the pattern of clauses, conjuctions, and commas in a compound sentence?
What is
independent clause + comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) + independent clause