Grammar Questions
Which tense (Simple Present, or Present Continuous) often uses expressions such as: at the moment, right now, currently.
The Present Continuous.
A simple sentence consists of one single _________ clause.
Independent.
Which 3 different types of sentences can you find in a paragraph?
The topic sentence, the supporting (or body) sentences, and the concluding sentence.
The Adjectives go _________ a linking verb, such as to be.
(before/after)
After. The teacher is intelligent.
Linking verbs = be, become, seem, feel, taste, look...
"Most of the people a white car"
It is not. Lacks of verb. "Most of the people have a white car".
In which sentence is the "controlling idea", and what is its purpose?
The controlling idea is in the topic sentence. It includes words or phrases that focus on the content of the following sentences.
Complete the following sentence with a preposition of time: " The weather is really cold ___ winter"
"The weather is really cold in winter"
Is the following sentence correct in subject-verb agreement?
"Thai citizens celebrates Songkran in April"
It is not correct.
"Thai citizens celebrate Songkran in April"
What is the purpose of the controlling ideas? To what questions do they answer?
The purpose is to explain, give facts, or define the statement made in the topic sentence. They usually answers to the wh- questions (what, when, why, where, how, and who)
Which preposition of place do we use for the Street Names?
ON (On Baker Street)
What is a compound sentence?
Two simple sentences united by a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
What is the purpose of the concluding sentence? Can you name an expression used in a concluding sentence?
It's the last sentence of a paragraph. It wraps up the whole paragraph by restating the topic sentence. Some expressions are: as a result, in conclusion, overall, in brief...
Which article(s) do we use for singular, countable, and not specific nouns?
A/ AND
An independent clause contains a ______, a ______, and a _______ thought.
A subject, a verb, and a complete thought.
A good descriptive paragraph creates a ______ image in the readers.
Sensory.