Vocabulary
This word describes something that is large or extremely big in size
enormous
This city is the capital of Japan and is famous for its cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
Japan
I have been to the Canada three times this year.
Incorrect use of definite article with a country name.
I have been to Canada three times this year.
usually the last sentence of your introduction paragraph of an essay
thesis statement
This American basketball player is known for his "Air Jordan" shoes and played for the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s.
Micheal Jordan
This verb means to get rid of something or remove it entirely
eliminate
This famous structure in Paris was completed in 1889 for the World’s Fair and stands 1,083 feet tall.
Eiffel Tower
This error occurs when a sentence has two independent clauses joined without the correct punctuation, as in "She went to the store she bought milk."
run-on sentence
This is a crucial part of the introduction, designed to grab the reader's attention before diving into the main content
the hook
This fruit is known for its high vitamin C content and is often used to make juice or jams
Orange
This is the process by which solid crystals form from a liquid or gas, such as when water evaporates to form salt crystals.
crystallization
This bustling city is known for its skyscrapers, Broadway shows, and Times Square, and is also called "The Big Apple."
New York City
This punctuation error occurs when you place a comma before "and" in a compound sentence, like in "I went to the park, and played basketball.
comma splice
A cause-and-effect essay often uses these words or phrases to show the relationship between causes and effects, such as "because," "due to," or "as a result"
transitions
This social media platform, founded by Mark Zuckerberg, started as a way for Harvard students to connect
This adjective describes something related to the home or family life
domestic
This famous waterfall, located between the U.S. and Canada, is known for its powerful, cascading waters and is a popular tourist destination
Niagara Falls
fix this sentence: By the time I finish this project, I have been working on it for over a week.
Incorrect use of present perfect tense
By the time I finish this project, I will have been working on it for over a week.
In persuasive writing, addressing and refuting these is an important strategy to strengthen the writer's argument.
counterargument
This famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci features a woman with a mysterious smile.
Mona Lisa
This verb means to bring goods or services into a country for sale, and as a noun, it refers to the goods or services brought in.
import
This immense forest, spanning across several countries in South America, is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
Amazon Rainforest
She is an expert in a field of biology and is known for her groundbreaking research.
Incorrect use of article with a noun referring to a general subject.
She is an expert in the field of biology and is known for her groundbreaking research.
This technique appeals to the audience's emotions and is commonly used in persuasive writing to create a strong emotional connection.
pathos
This is a Canadian dish with fries, gravy, and cheese curds
Poutine