Reading/Writing 40
Vocabulary
Sentence Mechanics
RW50 Syllabus
ELI Trivia
100
What three essay types did you learn in RW40?
cause/effect, compare and contrast, descriptive
100
We didn't _____________ anything today. We just talked about dumb things. (accomplish / satisfy)
accomplish
100
The cat jumped on the bed. (simple, complex, compound)
simple
100
What time does class start?
3:00PM
100
Who is the director of the ELI?
Megan Forbes
200
Who grades your final essay in Reading/Writing 40?
other teachers
200
We _______ the skills to complete the project. We needed help from the administrators. (lacked / retained)
lacked
200
The dogs were barking while the children were playing. (simple, compound, complex)
complex
200
What percentage of your final grade comes from reading exams (not the final)?
30%
200
In what building and room is the ELI main office located?
Matherly 223
300
What are two things each paragraph in an essay must have?
topic sentence, examples, supporting details, transitions
300
The storm last week was _______________. We lost power, trees fell on our cars, and I think our cat died. (magnificent / devastating)
devastating
300
Before we go to the store, we should call mom to see if she needs anything. (Before we go to the store - independent or dependent clause)
dependent clause
300
If you are absent one day in RW50, you are absent _____ hour(s).
2
300
What is the weekend activity for January 23rd?
Volunteer Weekend
400
What are two types of introduction styles?
Funnel, Story, Interesting Fact, Statistic, Quote
400
She's very _____________! She never stops asking questions until she gets an answer! (severe / persistent)
persistent
400
The number of people in the room ________ (makes / make) me uncomfortable.
makes
400
What are two essay types you will write this semester?
argument and cause and effect and synthesis
400
Where was the ELI before it moved to Matherly?
Norman Hall
500
How should you always start a summary?
Referring to the source, According to the article
500
The number of questions on the test was _______________. There were 200 questions in 45 minutes. (minimal / excessive)
excessive
500
I don't like vegetables in fact I don't even like smelling them.
I don't like vegetables. In fact, I don't even like smelling them. / I don't like vegetables; in fact, I don't even like smelling them.
500
What is the maximum number of hours you can miss in my class and still get a certificate?
18
500
If you leave the country during vacation, what must you do?
Get you I-20 signed by Daryl
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