VOCABULARY
SENTENCES
ORGANIZING A PAAGRAPH
PRACTICE-- PARAGRAPH
GRAMMAR
100
What word means:
Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Effective
100
Complete with the correct word.
There was a choice of four prizes, and the winner could select one of them.
Select
100
What type of sentence do you use to ...
Develop the main idea you presented. You should be giving examples, reasons, or descriptions.
Supporting Sentences
100
Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? Sea World, an amusement park in San Diego, is a wonderful place for families.
a. Shamu is a smart whale.
b. Sea World is clearly not a great place to visit.
c. If you’re ever in San Diego, Sea World is one place you’ll want to visit.
d. This ends my paragraph on Sea World.
c. If you’re ever in San Diego, Sea World is one place you’ll want to visit.
100
Complete with the correct conditional.
If water ____________ (reach) 100ºC, it ___________. (boil)
If water reaches 100ºC, it boils.
200
What word means:
A stranger in a particular place is someone who has never been there before
Stranger
200
Complete with the correct word.
She's certainly gained _________________ over the last couple of years.
Confidence
200
What type of sentence do you use to ...
Summarize the main points and restates the topic sentence.
Concluding Sentence
200
Choose the best topic sentence: [_______________________________] She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!
a. It is hard to find a doctor.
b. I am very happy with my doctor.
c. Seeing a doctor has become very expensive.
b. I am very happy with my doctor.
200
Complete with the correct conditional.
If it ________ (rain) tomorrow, I’ll stay at home.
If it rains tomorrow, I’ll stay at home.
300
What word means:
Understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of.
Appreciate
300
Complete with the correct word.
Getting the two leaders to sign a peace treaty was his greatest ________________.
Accomplishment
300
What type of sentence do you use to ...
Identify and introduce the subject of the paragraph. It gives the main idea.
Topic Sentence
300
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: Young children should not be allowed to cross the Main Avenue by themselves.
a. There are many good restaurants on that street.
b. Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.
c. Cars are always speeding down that avenue.
d. There is a school located on Main Avenue.
b. Last year, two children were injured while crossing that street.
c. Cars are always speeding down that avenue.
300
Complete with the correct conditional.
If I __________ (not,wear) my glasses I can’t see.
If I don’t wear my glasses I can’t see.
400
What word means:
Something that it is your job or duty to deal with
Responsability
400
Complete with the correct word.
The American economy grew ____________________ after 1983 making a huge impact in society.
Impressively
400
What are some things you should not do when writing concluding sentences?
- Copy the exact wording of the topic sentence.
- Include a new topic.
- Focus on a small idea.
- Start the sentence with, And now you know.. That is the reason... That's what I learned about... or And that's why...
400
Choose TWO supporting sentences for this topic sentence: I need to look for a new job.
a. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.
b. I like working with my brother.
c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.
d. This is a tough economy, and I am lucky that I still have a job.
a. Since we now have another child, my salary really isn't enough for our family.
c. The commute is very long, and I would like to spend more time with my family.
400
Complete with the correct conditional.
If you never _____________ (try), you will never know.
If you never try, you will never know.
500
The kids enjoyed the cooking ________________________ in the supermarket yesterday as they got to taste the food.
Demonstration
500
Complete with the correct word.
The kids enjoyed the cooking ________________________ in the supermarket yesterday as they got to taste the food.
Demonstration
500
What are some things you should do when using conclusion sentences:
- Restate the topic sentence using synonyms.
- Restate the topic sentence using a different kind of sentence.
- Wrap up your paragraph.
- Consider using transition words to signify the end of your paragraph.
500
Which conclusion best matches this topic sentence? When I get hungry, I try to choose a healthy snack.
a. But in conclusion, I do have dessert sometimes
b. These are the reasons why I try to choose a healthy snack when I’m hungry.
c. In fact fruit is my favorite snack.
d. A healthy snack is not always a good choice.
b. These are the reasons why I try to choose a healthy snack when I’m hungry.
500
Complete with the correct conditional.
If she the lottery, she _________ (buy) a car.
If she wins the lottery, she will buy a car.