Expressing Cause & Effect
Does this sentence have correct punctuation?
Running can lower stress. Fakher, therefore, recommends I run every morning.
yes!
what does so that express?
purpose
If you don't hurry, you'll be late.
is this an example of:
1st conditional
2nd conditional
3rd conditional
1st conditional
which word is a connective that expresses contrast?
I like Taylor swift. My best friend, however, hates her music.
however
Do I have a dog?
yes:)
True or False: the connective "because" is followed by a subject and a verb because it introduces an adverb clause.
true
fill in the blank with so that + can OR could
Yesterday I asked Dina where she bought her coat so that I ____ buy one too.
could
Fill in the blank with a transition connective.
I always do my homework. _____, I get hungry during class.
Otherwise
Complete the sentence with either even though or nevertheless.
Nevertheless
How many languages can Dina, Fakher, and Khalid speak?
three! English, French, and Arabic.
what parts of speech go in the middle of these words?
1. so.....____.....that
2. such.....____.....that
1. adjective or adverb
2. adjective + noun
Fill in the blank with either "can" or "will"
I'll take a hat with me so that I ___ get cold.
will
choose the logical verb for this sentence.
Unless I go to bed at 9pm, I __ won't / will ___ be tired.
Which sentences express direct contrast (one idea is the opposite of another idea)
1. Washington DC is cold in the winter, while Florida stays sunny all year long.
2. Beyonce is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
3. The most expensive desert in the world is ice cream made with gold flakes, but a Mcdonald's milkshake only costs $1!
1, 3
Where is Refal from?
Saudi Arabia
make new sentences using so...that or such...that
The radio was too loud. I couldn't hear what Khalil was saying.
The president made a bad law. He was kicked out of office!
1. The radio was so loud that I couldn't hear what Khalil was saying.
2. The president made such a bad law that he was kicked out of office!
True or False: "In order to" means the same thing as "so that"
true
What is the conjunction connective that expresses conditions? Use it correctly in a sentence (with correct punctuation).
Or else
ex. Take your umbrella, or else you will be late.
Bring a snack with you, or else you will be hungry during class.
Combine these sentences using the given words!
His grades were bad. He was admitted to the school.
1. even though
2. yet....still
3. nonetheless
1. Even though his grades were bad, he was admitted to the school.
2. His grades were bad, yet he (still) was admitted to the school.
3. His grades were bad. Nonetheless, he was admitted to the school.
What is one of Fiorella's dog's named?
Tequila
name 1 connective that expresses cause and effect for each part of speech listed:
1. adverb-clause words
2. transitions
3. conjunctions
4. prepositions
1. because, since, now that, so (that)
2. therefore, consequently
3. so
4. because of, due to
combine these sentences using "so that"
John pretended to be sick. He wanted to stay home from school.
He held a thermometer under hot water. He wanted it to show a high temperature.
John pretended to be sick so that he could stay home from school.
He held a thermometer under hot water so that it would show a high temperature.
What is the structure of the first conditional? Do we use it to express conditions whose results are unlikely or likely?
If + (simple) present, (simple) future
the results of the 'if clause' are likely to happen
Write sentences showing contrast (with an unexpected result) between these two ideas: going on a romantic date and pooping your pants. You can use any pronoun / verb tense you want.
use these connectives: even though, however, despite. Remember to use correct punctuation.
example of a correct sentence: Even though I went on a romantic date, I pooped my pants.
What is the name of Dina's favorite movie?
Who Am I