Essays
We have seen 3 types of essay. What are the 3 types we've seen?
classification essay
cause-effect essay
comparison essay
Which article is used before a word beginning with a consonant sound?
a
Which modal is used to express ability in the present or future?
can
is able to
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Taipei is a huge city___________Kaohsiung.
compared to
"I __ (study) when the phone rang." Fill in the blank with the correct past form of the verb.
was studying
What are the 3 parts (in order) of an introduction for an essay?
hook
connecting information
thesis statement
Which article is used when referring to a specific item known to both the speaker and listener?
the
Which modal is used to make a suggestion?
should
could
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_________he trained for months before the race, he didn't even place in the top 100 runners. The race was just too difficult!
Although
"By the time he arrived, she __ (finish) the report." Fill in the blank with the correct past perfect form of the verb.
had finished
What are the 3 parts of a conclusion in an essay?
Restatement of the thesis
Summary of main points
Concluding statement/Call to action
Which article is used before singular nouns starting with a vowel or vowel sound?
an
Which modal is used to indicate necessity or obligation?
need to
must
have to
ought to
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IPads are a lot of fun when it comes to playing games and using quick apps.____________, computers are useful tools for typing, research, and advanced gaming.
In contrast
Conversely
On the other hand
However
Which tense is used to describe actions that have already been completed at a specific point in the past? Answer and give an example sentence.
I want to compare London in 2025 and London in 1925. To do this, I want to use the point-by-point method. What will my plan look like?
Introduction
BP 1 - Point of comparison 1
-London 1925
-London 2025
BP2 - Point of comparison 2
-London 1925
-London 2025
BP 3 - Point of comparison 3
-London 1925
-London 2025
Conclusion
Which two articles are used when talking about general, non-specific items?
a
an
Which modal is used to show that something is possible, but not certain?
may
might
could
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Most house cats depend on their owners for sustenance and socialization. ____________dog owners must provide balanced nutrition and training for their pet.
Similarly
Likewise
Which tense describes an action that was in progress at a particular time in the past? Answer and give an example sentence.
past continuous
I want to compare Canada to the USA. To do this, I want to use the block method. What will my plan look like?
Introduction
BP 1: Canada
-Point of comparison (PoC) 1
-PoC 2
-PoC 3
BP 2: USA
-PoC 1
-PoC 2
-PoC 3
Conclusion
Name two situations in which no article is necessary in front of a noun.
the noun is plural
the noun is a non-count noun
certain diseases do not use articles
the noun is a general category or group
Which modal is used for expressing future plans?
will
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Winters in Canada can be cold, but they aren't all bad. In many places the snow creates a beautiful landscape, which is breathtaking when the sun hits. __________, many people practice a variety of winter sports, despite the cold.
In addition
Additionally
Which tense is used for action that was happening and then interrupted in the past? Which tense is used for the interrupting action? Answer and give an example sentence.
Action that was happening: past continuous
Action that interrupted: simple past