Writing lessons 1
What does an expository essay do?
it explains people, things, or ideas.
What are the three main types of transition words?
sequence, example, and addition
What does an imperative do?
gives orders, instructions, or advice
What percentage is the adverb "always"?
100%
What is a synonym for "inhabit"?
lives on
What are the three types of hooks?
definition, question, and general statement
What is the contraction for "will not"?
won't
What is the simple present tense used to talk about?
habits and facts
Can we count the word "terrible"?
No, it's an adjective. We can only count nouns in English.
What is a synonym for "obsessed"?
too interested or worried
what kind of sight word is "rubber"?
material
What are the three types of clinchers?
hope, suggestion, question
When can we use "There + be verb"?
to introduce something
When can we use the present continuous tense?
we use it to talk about actions happening now or around now.
What is a synonym for "renewable"?
able to be used and easily replaced
In parallel structure, if the first part of my sentence looks like Adj + N, then the second part of my sentence should look like what?
Adj + N. for example, John is a fat boy and a chocolatey boy.
What are the five types of descriptive word categories using the senses?
color, shape, size, material, and movement
What percentage is the adverb "almost never"?
5%
What does the "base form" of a verb mean?
What is a synonym for "propose"?
offer
What is the contraction for "I am not"?
There is no contraction for "I am not". We use "I'm not" in English.
When you write the background information in your essay, which question should you ask yourself?
"Why would people want to (topic) and why is it important?"
Is "candy" countable or uncountable?
It's both countable and uncountable. I have some candy AND I have candies.
If you use the verb be with an adverb of frequency, where does the adverb go?
after the be verb. for example, "I am always late."
What is a synonym for "graceful"?
relaxed and attractive