Vocabulary
Discriminate
What does SMART stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
"However" is a transition word that is used to express:
1. result
2. contrast
3. addition
2. Contrast
Coordination is:
1. a simple sentence
2. a compound sentence
3. a complex sentence
2. Compound
"She was late to class because she missed the bus."
Reason
It is important for employers to a_______________ workers if they have a physical disability. For example, if they are in a wheelchair, they need more space.
(Change actions in response to what someone needs or wants)
accommodate
What is an impulse purchase and why is it bad?
Buy without thinking.
can create debt, addiction, regret,
Transition words are used mostly in ______________
writing.
a) academic
b) email
Academic
What is a coordinating conjunction that expresses CONTRAST
but
(yet)
Fix the mistake
"Although, she likes cats, but she doesn't have one."
Although she likes cats, she doesn't have one.
Health problems can be s____________ reduce by a healthy diet.
(adverb --in an important way)
significantly
How can you make this advice more friendly and indirect?
"You should drink more water."
If I were you, I would drink....
Why don't you try drinking....
I recommend/suggest drinking...
You could drink....
Why don't you drink....
Her email was too formal. ____________, her co-workers thought she was unfriendly.
Therefore/As a result/Consequently
Coordination is joining two independent clauses with a comma.
True or False
False
Coordination is joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. (and, but, so)
Fix the mistake with an adverb clause of reason
"The nurse went to our school and told us not to worry, the pandemic is not that serious."
Canada has a d___________ of cultures and languages.
(variety,range)
Diversity
Name three types of discrimination the BC Human Rights Code protect workers from?
race
skin colour
nationality/birth place
religion
marital status
sexual orientation
Fix the sentence.
"The health care system has many problems, for example the long wait times."
The health care system has many problems, such as the long wait time.
The health care system has many problems. For example, there are long wait times.
The health care system has many problems; for example, there are long wait times.
What does FANBOYS stand for and how does it work?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Joins two independent clauses (need a comma after the first clause)
"I want to know what should I do."
I want to know what I should do
What is the word?
"Many people c____________ the Temporary Foreign Worker program because it creates a two class immigration system."
(to express strong disapproval of something)
criticize
Why is the Temporary Foreign worker program an example of a discriminatory immigration system?
It shows a two class/two-tiered immigration system. There are rights for some immigrants and no rights for others.
Fix the 2 mistakes.
"Interviewers cannot ask about age and religion, therefore, they cannot ask about marital status."
"Interviewers cannot ask about age and religion. In addition/Furthermore/Moreover/Also, they cannot ask about marital status."
OR -- use a semi-colon.
What are two other ways to fix a run on sentence?
1. write a complex sentence (independent and dependent)
2.
3.
** separate into sentences with a period
** use coordination (and, but or so)
Fix the mistake
"Some temporary foreign workers live in bad accommodation who come to Canada to work on farms."
Some temporary foreign workers who come to Canada to work on farms live in bad accommodation.