PARTS OF SPEECH
USAGE
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
NOUN CLAUSES
CONNECTORS
100

procedure

noun


100

The student built a __________ to test the new car design.

prototype 

100

_________ (burn) fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, has harmful effects on the environment.

burning

100

Medical researchers continue to study (that / why) some people live longer than others.

WHY

100

A career in aerospace engineering pays well, (although / but / however) job opportunities are projected to decrease over the next decade for a number of reasons.

BUT

200

protocol

noun


200

The idea for the song __________ from a story my friend told me.

Originate

200

One reason many immigrants decide ______________ (become) citizens is to have the right to vote.

to become

200

In their campaign speeches, candidates typically say (that / what) they think their audiences want to hear.

WHAT

200

In some cultures, women are viewed as delicate and fragile, (as a result /so / therefore) their participation in sports such as soccer or kickboxing may be viewed negatively.

SO

300

altruistic

adjective

300

The dentist followed the proper __________ to help the person feel better.

procedure

300

It is not always easy _____________ (determine) whether information on the internet is accurate.

to determine

300

It is a fact (that / which) faculty at both liberal arts colleges and research universities conduct research and teach classes.

THAT

300

(Until / When / Before) natural disasters occur, several worldwide agencies work together to provide food, water, shelter, and medical care to victims. (time)

WHEN

400

anomaly

noun

400

From the clues, we can __________ that the car is a red.

deduce

400

Researchers were interested in ___________ (learn) about the positive and negative effects of a high-protein diet on the body.

learning

400

Doctors have begun warning patients about (that / the fact that) overusing antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance and increased infections.

THE FACT THAT

400

During difficult economic times, people often look for a sign of hope. The racehorse Seabiscuit was that sign during the Depression (so / then /because) the small, underrated horse won race after race and became a champion.

BECAUSE


500

exemplifies

verb

500

The scientist faced an __________ problem with the new experiment.

Unprecedent

500

Studies indicate that by ____________ (review) the questions in an exam before answering them, students achieve higher scores.

reviewing

500

The survey asked consumers (which / that) three things they wanted to know about the service at their local hospitals.

WHICH

500

Every culture has legends, which explains its customs or its heroes. (And / For example / In addition), every culture has folktales, which have a moral, and often teach appropriate behavior.

IN ADDITION