Appositives
Why we use appositives?
To explain, define, and give more information about another noun or noun phrase
vague or unclear = ?
ambiguous
Which part is the heart of an essay?
Thesis statement
the maximum something can contain or do=?
Capacity
Which type of relative clause is used to fulfill the meaning of the sentence?
Restrictive
Which punctuation cannot we use for appositives that appear in the middle of sentences?
Colons
(adj) extremely beautiful or appealing to the senses, in a way that is carefully crafted or delicate =?
exquisite
What kind of characteristics does the thesis statement have?
- It presents the main idea clearly
- it refers to your main supporting point
The quality of being delicate, or not immediately obvious = ?
Subtlety
When we use non-restrictive relative clauses?
To give nonessential or additional information
What is the difference between 'dashes' and 'commas' in the usage of appositives?
dashes are more disruptive and should
be used when we want information to
stand out more
What is the difference between an
exhibit and an exhibition?
An exhibition is a public display of many different items; an exhibit is a single item that’s on display
Can you think of examples of community
service projects?
neighborhood restoration
projects, tree-planting campaigns,
beach cleanups
Complete the sentence with the correct form of word.
Car makers who sell only gas-powered vehicles will struggle to remain __________
Competitive
the even distribution of elements throughout a piece of art =?
Balance
Use appositives to combine these two sentences:
The entire beach is covered by breakwaters. These are permanent stone structures that The entire beach is covered by breakwaters: permanent stone structures that
protect the coastline from the ocean. protect the coastline from the ocean.
The entire beach is covered by breakwaters: permanent stone structures that protect the coastline from the ocean.
a person who is equally introverted and extroverted = ?
ambivert
Although Canada’s goose population is a challenge, it can be controlled by altering their habitats, disturbing their eggs, or simply chasing them away.
What type of essay thesis statement is it?
Problem solution
to offer some sort of reward for doing something=?
Incentivize
One of the winners was Brian Yen, whose photo you see above.
What noun does the underlined clause describe?
Proper noun - Brian Yen
Fill the blank with appropriate call ovation:
They are not allowed to do business here anymore because of the ________ _________ placed on them by the court.
Legal constraints
Fill the blank with suitable word:
Small particles make my skin itch, so a day in a dusty city will definitely trigger my____________.
Allergyies
How can you effectively support a thesis statement?
- describe one point of the thesis statement in each body paragraph
- order your body paragraphs to match the order of arguments in the thesis statement
- provide enough details to support each points
What does 'begrudge' mean?
to give or allow something reluctantly
Combine these pair of sentences using non-restrictive relative clauses.
The impact of waste is felt strongly by the Congolese artists. Their work brings attention to the issue.
The impact of waste is felt strongly by the Congolese artists, whose work brings attention to the issue.