Vocabulary
When a job requires you to "perform" specific tasks, what are you expected to do?
a) Observe others doing the work
b) Do those tasks
c) Decide how well others work
d) Teach others about the tasks
b) Do those tasks
Which part of an essay tells the reader what to expect in the body paragraphs?
a) Hook
b) Background information
c) Thesis statement
d) Concluding sentence
c) Thesis statement
A good thesis statement must:
a) Be longer than all other sentences in the essay
b) Answer the writing prompt and say three reasons or ideas
c) Include all the details from body paragraphs
d) Avoid mentioning the topic at all
b) Answer the writing prompt and say three reasons or ideas
Which sentence is a comma splice?
a) I enjoy my job, and it is fun.
b) I enjoy my job. It is fun.
c) I enjoy my job because it is fun.
d) I enjoy my job, it is fun.
d) I enjoy my job, it is fun.
Why is the thesis statement not a good one?
Prompt: Why should you study English?
Thesis Statement: You should study other languages because you can will about other cultures.
- Doesn't answer the prompt
- Doesn't give three ideas
If your "objective" is to become a teacher, what does this mean?
a) You are afraid of teaching
b) Teaching is one possible option among many
c) Teaching is your specific goal
d) You have already become a teacher
c) Teaching is your specific goal
Where is the Thesis Statement in an essay?
It's always the last sentence in the Introduction Paragraph
How should the three reasons/ideas in a thesis statement connect to body paragraphs?
a) b) Each idea should introduce one body paragraph in the same order
b) They should be in random order
c) The three ideas should only be in the conclusion
d) Body paragraphs should ignore the three ideas
a) Each idea should introduce one body paragraph in the same order
Which sentence is correct?
a) I want to travel I need to save money.
b) I want to travel, I need to save money.
c) I want to travel because I need to save money.
c) I want to travel because I need to save money.
Background information in an introductory paragraph should:
a) Argue against the thesis statement
b) Help readers understand the topic
c) Introduce the conclusion
d) Provide the main argument only
b) Help readers understand the topic
What is the "result" of not studying?
Getting a bad grade
Which part of the Introduction Paragraph is this?
"What values do you need to be a doctor?"
a. Hook
b. Background Information
c. Thesis Statement
a. Hook (Question)
The Concluding Paragraph should...
a) introduce new ideas not in the thesis
b) ignore the thesis statement
c) restate the thesis with different words
c) restate the thesis with different words
My backpack is heavy I need to organize it better.
This sentence is a...
a) Run-on sentence
b) Comma splice
c) Correct sentence
a) Run-on sentence
What is the goal of the hook in an introductory paragraph?
a) To get the reader's attention
b) To summarize the entire essay
c) To introduce all body paragraphs
d) To provide sources and citations
a) To get the reader's attention
Which sentence uses "in general" correctly?
a) In general, students benefit from regular study habits.
b) In general, my dog barked yesterday at 3 PM.
c) In general, I ate lunch alone today.
d) In general, this one specific rule always applies.
a) In general, students benefit from regular study habits.
Which part of a Concluding Paragraph is this?
"People with these qualities should think about being a doctor."
a. Restate the Thesis Statement
b. Final Comment
b. Final Comment
(It's a suggestion/recommendation- telling people what they should do)
Complete this Thesis Statement:
It's important to study English because...
For example:
It's important to study English because you can communicate with more people, get more job opportunities, and learn about other cultures.
The homework was difficult, but I finished it on time.
This sentence is a...
a) Run-on sentence
b) Comma splice
c) Correct sentence
c) Correct sentence
Which sentence is correct?
a) I forgot my lunch, so I bought food at school.
b) I forgot my lunch I bought food at school.
c) I forgot my lunch, I bought food at school.
a) I forgot my lunch, so I bought food at school.
What is a "career"?
A job (that you do for a long time)
Tell us the structure/parts of an essay!
Introduction: Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph #1: Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Details, Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraph #2: Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Details, Concluding Sentence
Body Paragraph #3: Topic Sentence, Supporting Sentences and Details, Concluding Sentence
Concluding Paragraph: Restate the Thesis Statement, Final Comment
Complete the Thesis Statement:
International students at LCA should...
International students at LCA should study hard, practice English, and try different clubs.
Which sentence is correct?
a) The weather is cold we need to wear jackets.
b) The weather is cold, we need to wear jackets.
c) The weather is cold. We need to wear jackets.
c) The weather is cold. We need to wear jackets.
Complete the sentence with your own idea:
In general, international students...
For example:
In general, international students live in the dorm.
In general, international students don't like the school's food.
In general, international students speak two languages.