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Subject and Verbs
Defining Terms
Prepositions
Types of Paragraphs
Topic Sentences
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The director spoke very carefully
director, spoke
100
What is an infinitive?
the combination of the word to and a verb
100
The dog is lying on the bed
On the bed
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Can you illustrate your point by telling a story?
Narration
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There were three reasons why I did not enjoy the school trip. Firstly, the journey to our hotel was long, hot and boring. Secondly, we spent all our time in museums doing boring worksheets. And thirdly, we had to go to bed really early
here were three reasons why I did not enjoy the school trip
200
The dancers were not on time
Dancers, were
200
What does a topic sentence do?
a topic sentence provides focus for that subject by specifying what you intend to do with the subject
200
The sausages are on the barbecue grill, on the patio
on the barbecue grill, on the patio
200
How does something look, feel, taste, or smell?
description
200
The best holiday that I ever had was when I was 8 years old. My family drove into the Scottish mountains in a rented caravan, and we spent the whole time walking in the wonderful nature in that part of the world. We were very lucky with the weather.
The best holiday that I ever had was when I was 8 years old.
300
Clean your room
(you), clean
300
What is a clause?
Any group of words that contain one subject and one verb.
300
The keys to the car are in the glove compartment
to the car, in the glove compartment
300
How are two or more subjects similar and different?
compare and contrast
300
The school could do much more to protect the environment. I don't understand, for example, why we cannot use metal cutlery instead of plastic ones that just get thrown away after the meal. We could also have different trashcans to recycle paper and cola cans.
The school could do much more to protect the environment.
400
Listening was difficult for Cassie.
Listening, was
400
What is a gerund?
is an -ing form of a verb used as a noun.
400
I drank a glass of orange juice in the kitchen.
of orange juice, in the kitchen
400
What evidence and reasoning will convince someone that you are right?
argument
400
If you want to live a long and healthy life, you have to get into good habits when you are young. It is important to get some fresh air and exercise every day. Furthermore, it is essential that you give your body the right nutrition like fruit and vegetables.
If you want to live a long and healthy life, you have to get into good habits when you are young
500
I will be visiting New York this Summer.
I, will be visiting
500
What is are prepositions?
the short words that show position or relationship between one word and another.
500
Mike’s parents are coming to stay before Christmas.
before christmas
500
How do you do something? How is (was) something done?
Process Analysis
500
Living in a city can be expensive and stressful, but there are compensations. You never have to travel very far to buy anything you could need. Entertainment such as discos, cinemas and theaters are not far away. And you have a good choice of doctors and hospitals if you get sick. A further advantage is that you can live anonymously if you choose.
Living in a city can be expensive and stressful, but there are compensations.