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Government should focus on the problem of aging population.
The government/Governments should focus on the problem of aging population.
How many articles are there in the English language? What are they?
A/AN, THE, 0
What is the purpose of a reading?
The purpose is the reason why the author wrote the article/excerpt.
Combine the following sentences together using an adjective clause. Use the second second as the adj. clause.
What do you think about the girl? She is looking at you now.
What do you think about the girl who is looking at you now?
What is the structure of a basic essay? Describe the main parts (think essay outline).
Hook, background, thesis, (3) body paragraphs, conclusion.
Solar and wind energy are both intermittent to explain they cannot create and collect energy when the sources are not present.
Solar and wind energy are both intermittent. To explain, they cannot create and collect energy when the sources are not present.
Explain how articles do different things to the word "panda" in this phrase: I'm not just A big fat panda. I'm THE big fat panda!"
"A" says the panda is one of many possible pandas, and it doesn't matter which one he is. "THE" says the panda is the only panda, the most important panda, or the only panda that matters.
What is the main idea of a reading? What does it include?
The main topic + "What" about the topic.
What is a conditional sentence?
The conditional clause can only happen if the main clause is true.
What is a transition word? Give examples.
How is it different from connectors? Give examples.
A transition word is a word or a phrase at the very beginning of a paragraph that create a bridge between the preceding paragraph and the new paragraph. Examples: Moreover, In addition, Another point is..., ...
A connector is a word or a phrase that connects one idea to the next within the same paragraph.
Solar panels can build on any roof top.
Solar panels can be built on any roof top.
Fill in the blanks using A, AN, THE, SOME, or 0. You will use each article one time. _________ best teacher is Miss Hawbaker. __________ students think Miss Hawbaker gives too much ___________ homework, but I don't. ________ lot of homework means getting ____________ "A" on ___________ test this Wednesday.
(THE) best teacher is Miss Hawbaker. (SOME) students think Miss Hawbaker gives too much ( 0 ) homework, but I don't. A lot of homework means getting (AN) "A" on (THE) test this Wednesday.
What is the definition of the tone of an article/reading?
The tone of an article/reading explains the writer's feelings or opinion about a topic.
What is a non-action verb? What are the rules in using these verbs. Give examples.
Non-action verbs are also called 'feeling' verbs. These verbs cannot be used in the continuous form.
I have a cold. (correct)
I am having a cold. (incorrect)
Exception: I am having a good time. (correction)
Explanation: "having" here means "experiencing"
What is a thesis statement, and where is it usually located in an academic essay? How is a thesis statement different from a hook?
A thesis statement is the one main argument of an essay. It is usually the last sentence in the introduction.
A hook is the first sentence in the introduction. It has to draw the reader in; it has to get the reader to want to read the essay.
Wind energy make noisy.
Wind turbines create noise.
Name any 2 rules for using the 0 article.
1. Before plural nouns: "Horses are noble animals."
2. Before uncountable nouns: "Milk is good for you." 3. Before abstract nouns: "Fear is natural."
4. Before names of meals (except when preceded by an adjective): "We decided to miss lunch because we had a late breakfast."
5. Before countries, towns, proper names: "Charlie lived in Chicago in America."
6. Before parts of the body and articles of clothing (because they have a possessive adjective instead): "Lift your left arm” / "He removed his hat."
What is the meaning of the word murky in this excerpt?
The murky water made it hard to see the fish swimming around in the pond.
cloudy
Consider the following scenario and give you answer using a conditional. Which conditional should you use? Explain the meaning of your answer.
Scenario: Your friend asks you to lend him some money, but you don't want to.
Present Unreal Conditional:
If I had the money, I would lend it to you.
Meaning: I don't have the money (I don't want to lend you the money). That's why I can't lend it to you.
What is a counter argument and refutation? Where is it in an essay? How is it structured?
They are in the last body paragraph of a persuasive essay.
A counterargument is the opposite view of the last point in the thesis statement.
A refutation is an "rebuttal" of the counterargument.
A counterargument is short, brief, and weak. A refutation is much stronger with details and proof.
This is a big problem for a country has a large population.
This is a big problem for a country which/that has a large population.
Fill-in the appropriate article in each blank space. __________ IMAGINATION is _________ essential QUALITY if you’re __________ ARTIST, but sometimes it can lead to… ________ PROBLEMS. Take __________ NIGHT before last, for example. It was __________ fine summer NIGHT and you could see __________ MOON and _________ STARS quite clearly. It was shortly before _________ longest DAY of ____________ YEAR. ___________ CHARLIE was sitting in __________ DECKCHAIR, thinking about _____________ LOVE, __________ LIFE, and ____________ DEATH.Name any 2 rules for using the 0 article.
0, an, an, 0, the, a the, 0, the, 0, the, 0, 0, 0
Give a synonym or the meaning of the phrase on the verge in the following excerpt.
It looks like they are on the verge of breaking up. I am not surprised since they have always had problems communicating with each other.
very close to
Can you write a sentence or a paragraph using mixed verb tenses, or should you use the same verb tense throughout the same piece of writing? Give an example.
You can as long as there is a shift in the time period.
Example: Since I came to Canada, I have learned many life skills.
What is a conclusion? How is it organized?
How many different ways can you end your essay? What are they?
Summary of the main ideas/restatement of the thesis in different words + an ending statement.
Offer advice/a suggestion, give a personal opinion, pose a question, make a prediction.