Vocabulary
This word means “very important” or “necessary.”
essential
This is the first sentence of an essay that introduces the topic.
hook
This verb tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past.
the simple past
Information that can be proven true, often used to support an argument.
fact
The capital city of Japan.
Tokyo
This word means “to make something stronger or more effective.”
strengthen
This sentence states the main idea of the essay.
thesis statement
“If she ______ harder, she would pass the exam.”
studied
A personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven true or false.
opinion
The name of the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
This academic word means “a result or effect.”
consequence
These sentences give evidence or examples in body paragraphs.
supporting sentences
Correct the mistake:
“Each of the students have submitted their homework.”
have -> has
The ability to clearly state what will happen in the future, based on current evidence.
predicting, prediction
This Italian Renaissance artist painted the Mona Lisa.
Leonardo da Vinci
This word describes something that can be trusted or depended on.
reliable
The last paragraph should include this to remind readers of your main idea.
restated thesis (or conclusion)
The -ing form of a verb used as a noun is called this.
gerund
The act of deciding the value or worth of something.
evaluating
The scientist credited with developing the theory of relativity.
This formal word means “to show or make clear through evidence.”
demonstrate
In academic writing, each paragraph should focus on one of these.
main idea (or topic)
This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent clause
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning, but not directly stated in the text.
inference, inferring
The Berlin Wall was torn down in November of this year.
1989