Misc.
Is the sentence written correctly?
I like burgers and I like fries.
No. It needs a comma after "burgers"
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word DATA?
answer, facts, guess, question
facts
According to the article "The Rail Way," how does public transportation help the environment?
produces less pollution
What 2 things are combined to form a COMPOUND sentence?
2 independent clauses
Give 1 example of a coordinating conjunction and 1 example of a subordinating conjunction.
coordinating - and, but, or
subordinating - when, after, before, because, etc.
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word CITE?
ask, listen, mention, question
mention
What does the word ACCESS mean?
to get something
What is the MAIN argument of "The Rail Way" article?
the author argues that public transportation is a better form of transportation
What 2 things are combined to form a COMPLEX sentence?
1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause
True or false?
In a complex sentence, the dependent clause starts with the subordinating conjunction.
True!
What are the 3 common text structures in AT?
cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution
What is a synonym for the word DRAWBACKS?
disadvantages
What is the MAIN ARGUMENT of the "Autos Advance" article?
the author argues that cars are a better form of transportation
True or false? A comma must be used before the subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence.
FALSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is the sentence written correctly?
I went to the park, since it was sunny.
NO. You don't need the comma if the dependent clause is at the end of the sentence.
Is the sentence written correctly?
Before we left we went to McDonald's.
No, you need a comma after "left"
What is an analysis?
a careful study of something
In the article "The Rail Way," what is a drawback to high-speed trains?
cost
What is a comma splice?
a mistake that happens when you try to join 2 complete sentences together with only a comma
True or false?
One feature of AT is it identifies the opposition's viewpoint and presents facts to reinforce it.
FALSE! refute
What is the definition of a run-on sentence?
When two or more complete sentences are joined together incorrectly (without proper punctuation)
Which vocab word means "opposing viewpoint"?
counterpoint
According to the article "Autos Advance," what has the potential to make driving safer and easier?
driverless cars
Is the following a sentence, sentence fragment, run-on, or comma splice?
Before it started raining, I bought an umbrella.
a sentence
True or false?
If a sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction that acts as an adverb, then the dependent clause is called an adverb clause.
True