Vocabulary
What does "subjugate" mean?
E.g.
The village next door was subjugated by the raiding pirates without question.
bring under domination or control; conquer, defeat
E.g.
Brandon was always scared to post his story ideas on the writing forum because critics might lampoon his work.
Either...?
Or
Understanding the difference between criticism and insult enhances one's ability to engage in constructive argument.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Hint: focus on the italicized words
No error
What school does Hannah Teacher go too?
Stony Brook University
E.g.
After learning about her boyfriend's cheating scandal, Lisa became so despondent that she didn't show up to school for a week.
disheartened; discouraged
E.g.
Staying on schedule is paramount to ensure confidence in the system.
predominant, superior, most important
Between...
And
Though we can only admire the tennis star for his exceptional play, we need not be oblivious from his rude behavior on the court.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Hint: focus on the italicized words
"from"
it should be "of"
John's father has five sons named Ten, Twenty, Thirty, Forty...
Can you guess what would be the name of the fifth?
John
E.g.
Because she is a chef, Mina notices every nuance of flavor in the meal.
a subtle difference in meaning, expression or sound; shade, variation
E.g.
The dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard.
the outer limits/edge
What is most important when it comes to listing in a sentence?
Consistency.
E.g.
noun, noun, noun
Although natural changes account for the extinction of some animal species, human actions such as excessive hunting, habitats being destroyed, and predators being introduced are more common causes.
a) the fact they hunted excessively, destroyed habitats, and introduced predators
b) excessive hunting, the destruction of habitats, and the introduction of predators
c) excessive hunting, habitats being destroyed, and predators being introduced
d) hunting was excessive, habitats were destroyed, and predators introduced
b) excessive hunting, habitats being destroyed, and predators being introduced
It is a listing question
Why is Iron important to women?
Iron = Fe (in chemistry terms)
"Fe" + male = female
E.g.
On top of working at the local library, Noah is a good storyteller and a clear writer who avoids the pitfalls of pretentious art-world jargon.
Specialized language; slang
What does "prescient" mean?
E.g.
Mystics explain this cryptic passage as an amazingly prescient script not only for the past but for the future as well.
having or showing knowledge of events before they happen
I find it difficult and frightening to decide things on my own I usually need someone's advice on certain things.
What type of sentence is this?
How would you fix it?
It's a run-on sentence
Ways to fix a run-on sentence:
1. Use a period
2. Use a semi-colon
3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction
Once a model of corporate efficiency, the company had by the late 1990s become so large and bureaucratic to where it could no longer compete with smaller firms.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Hint: focus on the italicized phrases
"to where"
it should be to which because the focus is the company not the time period
Where does 10 plus 3 equal 1?
A clock
What does "concede" mean?"
Come up with a sentence correctly using the term.
admit; allow; acknowledge
E.g.
He conceded to his daughter's request on one condition: that she'd be back before 10p.m.
Come up with a sentence, correctly using the term.
arrogant; brazen; overconfident
Jennie was known to be a presumptuous princess; she acquired a plethora of haters within the past few months.
Use their, they're, and there in 3 different sentences.
Explain the difference of all 3.
Their: holds possessive characteristic
There: a location, a place
They're: they are
Our instructor repeatedly insured us that our harnesses, cables, and other climbing equipment had been checked many times and would not fail.
What is wrong with this sentence?
Hint: focus on the italicized phrases
What should the phrase be changed too?
"insured" is incorrect
It should be assured
Some months have 30 days and some have 31 days.
How many months have 28 days?
12 months