Present Unreal Conditionals
Myra ______________ more time for schoolwork if she didn’t work.
Myra would have more time for schoolwork if she didn’t work.
This test isn’t difficult, ____________?
This test isn’t difficult, is it?
What is the purpose of the topic sentence?
To tell the main idea of what the paragraph will be about.
Many students feel ____________ before an important test.
Many students feel anxious before an important test.
The library had to cancel its free reading program because the city _________ their funding.
The library had to cancel its free reading program because the city cut their funding.
I wouldn’t eat too much ice cream if I ____________ you.
I wouldn’t eat too much ice cream if I were you.
You weren't planning to go to the party, _______________?
You weren't planning to go to the party, were you?
What part of a paragraph is the following sentence:
The city desperately needs to improve public transportation.
Topic sentence
Aisha wants to go camping with friends, but her parents don’t (like/support) the idea.
Aisha wants to go camping with friends, but her parents don’t approve of the idea.
Maria is sick ____________ her job and wants to look for a new one.
Maria is sick of her job and wants to look for a new one.
If he ____________ more organized, he wouldn't miss deadlines.
If he were more organized, he wouldn't miss deadlines.
Tanya _____________ the party, wasn’t she?
Tanya was at the party, wasn’t she?
What part of a paragraph is the following sentence:
All in all, improving public transportation would help the community and make our city a much better place to live.
Conclusion sentence
The bank’s (main office) are located in New York City.
The bank’s headquarters are located in New York City.
What does it mean to say someone is an "open book"?
They don't keep secrets. They are easy to understand.
If I _____________ the lottery, I would be rich!
If I won the lottery, I would be rich!
You forgot the book, ____________?
You forgot the book, didn't you?
What part of a paragraph is the following sentence:
Additionally, public transportation would help make living in the city more affordable for people since they wouldn't have to pay for a car, insurance, or gas.
Detail sentence #2
Many community centers (make connections) between people from different cultures.
Many community centers build bridges between people from different cultures.
Sarah, who has four children, believes that the more children one has, ____________________.
Sarah, who has four children, believes that the more children one has, the better.
If she _____________ how to code, she could develop her own app.
If she knew how to code, she could develop her own app.
That woman works in the school office, ______________?
That woman works in the school office, doesn't she?
What part of a paragraph is the following sentence:
Fewer cars on the road would not only decrease traffic, but also decrease pollution and keep our city cleaner.
Explanation sentence
We started the neighborhood watch because of an increase in (destroying property) in the area.
We started the neighborhood watch because of an increase in vandalism in the area.
What does "behind the scenes" mean?
Everything that happens privately that most people don't see or know about.