Conjunctions
Name all the FANBOYS.
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Complete the gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Academic Writing is a _____ course for university students. (USE)
useful
What is the best position of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
The beginning of a paragraph / the first sentence in a paragraph
What are 4 types of supporting details?
Facts, statistics, examples, quotations.
What is the position of the concluding sentence?
At the end of the paragraph / the last sentence of a paragraph.
Give an example of two independent clauses combined with OR.
We might go to the cinema, or we could stay at home and watch TV.
Complete the gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
In this job you need to be able to think ____. (CREATE)
creatively
What are two essential parts that a good topic sentence has?
The topic and the controlling idea.
Is it a fact or an opinion?
Tarsus is located in south-central Turkey.
Fact.
True or False?
You can introduce a new idea in the concluding sentence.
False.
Give an example of two independent clauses combined with FOR.
Japanese people live longer than many other nationalities, for they eat healthy diets.
Complete the gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
In any culture there are people who are assertive, _____, friendly, and unfriendly. (SUBMIT)
submissive
Identify the topic and the controlling idea in the topic sentence:
Advanced communication technologies have improved dramatically.
The topic: Advanced communication technologies
The controlling idea: have improved dramatically.
Is it a fact or an opinion?
The most delicious hummus is made in Tarsus.
Opinion.
Give 3 examples of end-of-paragraph signals that could begin the concluding sentence.
In brief / In conclusion / To sum up / etc.
Join these two clauses, using NOR.
They don't eat a lot of meat. They don't eat a lot of dairy products.
They don't eat a lot of meat, nor do they eat a lot of dairy products.
Complete the gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
We find it difficult to cope with his _____ moods. (CHANGE)
changeable
Identify the topic and the controlling idea in the topic sentence:
Have you noticed how many different kinds of greeting cards you can buy these days?
The topic: greeting cards
The controlling idea: Have you noticed how many different kinds you can buy these days?
What type of supporting detail is it?
The global population continues to live longer and live more years in good health. Between 2000 and 2019, global life expectancy at birth increased from 66.8 years in 2000 to 73.3 years in 2019, and healthy life expectancy increased from 58.3 years to 63.7 years.
Statistics.
What is the purpose of the concluding sentence?
To signal the end of the paragraph.
To remind the reader of the important ideas. / To summarize the main points.
What 3 conjunctive adverbs could complete the gap?
The college campus is located in the centre of the city; ______, it is very easy to get there by public transportation.
therefore / thus / hence / as a result / consequently
Complete the gap with the correct form of the word in brackets.
Seeing Niagara Falls was an ____ experience. (FORGET)
unforgettable
Suggest a topic sentence for a paragraph that ends:
In conclusion, we now have a greater variety of mobile applications to choose from.
These days there are many different mobile applications we can use.
What kind of supporting detail is it?
''Teenagers are, in fact, the most dangerous drivers on the road, '' said professor David Stickler.
A quotation.
Suggest a concluding sentence for a paragraph that begins:
Communication with classmates requires respect and understanding.
In conclusion, it is important to be respectful and understanding while communicating with classmates.