Health Symptoms
Name one common symptom of the flu
fever
chills
headache
dizzy
Name one personal quality employers often value that shows you work well with others
I am cooperative.
I am a team-player.
I work well in teams
I like to collaborate with others.
List the coordinating conjunctions commonly remembered by the acronym FANBOYS
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
Provide three subordinating conjunctions and make example sentences.
I will call you after I arrive.
She couldn't go to the class although she wanted to.
I was cooking dinner while my son was studying for an exam.
Vancouver has a mild winter whereas Toronto has a harsh winter.
Name two correlative conjunctions.
Not only ... but also
Either... or
Neither... nor
Both... and..
Whether.... or...
Identify two symptoms that commonly indicate an allergic reaction.
sneezing
itchy/watery eye
runny nose
Give two examples of hard skills/ qualifications you could list on a resume for an entry-level job.
I can type fast.
I have basic computer skills.
I am punctual.
I can use a cash register well.
Combine these two short sentences into one correct sentence using an appropriate coordinating conjunction; "She studied all night. She still felt nervous."
She studied all night, but still felt nervous.
She studied all night, yet still felt nervous.
Identify the subordinating clause in this sentence: "Although it rained, the team continued to practice."
Although
Fill in the blanks with a correlative pair: " The students can ______ study ______ exercise during the break."
either... or
Describe three common symptoms of diabetes.
numbness in hands and feet
blurred vision
weight loss
frequent urination
thirst
During an interview, how should you answer a question about a weakness? Give an example.
I can be a bit too detail-oriented, but I am working on it by setting time limits so that I can meet deadlines.
Find the error and correct the sentence.
She wants to study, to work and traveling.
She wants to study, to work and to travel.
Shania loves to travel _______ Mohammad likes to stay home.
Find the appropriate subordinating conjunction.
while
whereas
Rewrite the sentence so the subjects remain parallel: "She either wants to join the club or to volunteer at the shelter."
Make it parallel.
She wants either to join the club or to volunteer at the shelter.
I feel like _________. ( faint )
I feel ___________. ( dizzy/ dizziness )
fainting
dizzy
Find the errors.
I excel at Microsoft words and excel.
I have trouble to delegate the tasks.
I have been working as a pharmacist five years ago.
in
delegating
for five years
Rewrite the sentence to fix the comma slice: "He wanted to go to the concert, he couldn't get a ticket."
Use a coordinating conjunction.
He wanted to go to the concert, but he couldn't get a ticket.
He wanted to go to the concert, yet he couldn't get a ticket.
Explain how comma placement changes when a sentence begins with a subordinating clause versus when it ends with one. Give one short example of each.
Although it rained, the team continued to practice.
The team continued to practice although it rained.
Because the school was closed, we didn't go to the class.
We didn't go to the class because the school was closed.
My roommate likes ______ the red dress ____ the green one.
neither..... nor
Give advice for your friend who has just burned her finger. ( Use should, could, questions, conditionals)
You should put some ointment to soothe the pain.
I would put aloe on your finger if I were you.
You could run your finger under cold water first.
Answer the question "Why should we hire you?" in a job interview.
First of all, I have the qualifications and skills that are required for this position. I am knowledgeable and responsible. Also, I can work well in teams and am kind and easygoing. Above all, I am willing to apply my knowledge and skills to contribute to your organization. I believe I am well-suited for the position that you offered.
Create a complex sentences that uses a coordinating conjunction, nor correctly.
He won't go to the concert, nor will he buy a ticket.
Hamid can't drink coffee, nor can he drink juice.
Anna doesn't like to cook, nor does she like to do the dishes.
Transform two short independent clauses into one sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction to show CAUSE and punctuate correctly.
You shouldn't go to work since it is contagious.
I had my children vaccinated as it is necessary.
I need to speak English fluently now that I live in Canada.
Make three sentences using correlative conjunctions.
Make them parallel.
Sunny is not only kind but also smart.
Latifa can choose to speak either Arabic or French in her country.
Hamid can drink neither coffee nor tea.
Maliheh not only likes to learn new things, but she also likes to teach them.
Jing is both a good mom and a good student.