Essay Structure
What is the name of the first paragraph of an essay?
The introduction
What's the past simple form of the verb "write"?
Wrote
Which word is NOT a synonym for 'problem'.
a. Issue
b. Solution
c. Challenge
b. solution
Give me one linking word or phrase you can use to start a conclusion?
In conclusion
To conclude
Correct the mistake: 'I belive that doing regular exercise is good.'
belive --> believe
True or False: A topic sentence comes at the end of each paragraph.
False
Explain the difference between "its" and "it's".
Its: possessive pronoun
It's = it is
What's the noun form of the verb "explain"?
Explanation
Which of these words shows contrast?
a. Moreover
b. Whereas
c. Similarly
b. Whereas
Correct the mistake: 'Online shopping helps people recieve goods more easily.'
receive
What type of essay requires you to examine the similarities and differences between two subjects?
Compare and contrast essay
Change this sentence to the present perfect: The professor teaches courses on economics.
The professor has taught courses on economics.
Which word is not a synonym for 'impact'.
a. Result
b. Process
c. Effect
b. Process
Give two phrases you can use instead of 'For example.'
For instance, Such as
Correct the mistake: 'Many people were effected by pollution.'
affected
What do we call the last sentence of an introduction paragraph?
The thesis statement / Your opinion sentence
Change this sentence to the passive voice: 'The researcher did the experiment.'
The experiment was done by the researcher.
Explain the difference between "interested" and "interesting".
Interested: the feeling of a person (I'm interested in football.)
Interesting: the quality of something (Football is interesting.)
Give three linking words or phrases you can use to add more ideas.
Furthermore, in addition, also, besides, additionally, moreover
Correct the mistake: "In one hand, doing exercise improves strength."
On one hand
Name one thing the last sentence of a conclusion paragraph should do.
Summarize the main ideas
Restate your opinion
Connect these sentences using relative clause: "People do regular exercise. They usually get sick less often."
People who do regular exercise usually get sick less often.
Give me a synonym for "the government".
the authority
the state
Why are linking words and phrases important?
They help to show connections between ideas and improve the flow of the essay.
There are some people think that watching TV is harmful.
There are some people who think that watching TV is harmful.