Vocabulary
Model text mysteries!
Cohesion Corner
Sentence combining
100

What does the word benefit mean? 

Something positive or helpful.

100

What is the main issue discussed in the article?

Whether tik tok is harmful/harmless for young people 


100

Name one word that shows contrast.

However / On the other hand

100

Combine: “TikTok is an app. It is popular.”

“TikTok is a popular app.”

200

Give me a sentence that uses the word 'impact' 

(Example answer showing correct use)

200

Name one argument for TikTok.

Any relevant argument from model text

200

Which word best connects these ideas: “TikTok is fun. ___, it can be distracting.”

however

200

Combine: “People make videos. They share them with friends.”

People make videos and share them with friends.

300

What is the opposite of 'restrict' 

Allow / permit / enable

300

Name one argument against TikTok.

any relevant argument 

300

Some people think TikTok wastes time; ______, others believe it builds confidence.

on the other hand / however / in contrast

300

Combine: “TikTok can be fun. It can also be addictive.”

“TikTok can be fun, but it can also be addictive.”

400

Which of the target words means 'to take part' 

participate

400

What is the writer’s stance in the conclusion?

that TT can be beneficial if it is used responsbily 

400

TikTok can influence how young people behave. ______, it shapes what they think is popular.

In addition / Furthermore / Moreover

400

Use the word 'although' at the start of this sentence “TikTok helps people learn. It distracts them too.”

“Although TikTok helps people learn, it can also be distracting.”

500

Rewrite this sentence to make it more academic by replacing the bold words with one target words from the list (impact, influence, access, benefit, restrict) 


Teachers say TikTok has a big effect on focus,

Teachers argue TikTok has a significant impact on focus

500

What one idiom is used in the text 

Double edged sword 

500

TikTok offers creative opportunities. ______, without guidance, it may lead to unhealthy habits.

Nevertheless / Nonetheless / At the same time

500

Combine the ideas below into one clear, cohesive sentence beginning with “In spite of…” 

TikTok can be distracting.
Many young people use it to learn new skills and express creativity.


  • “In spite of being distracting, many young people use TikTok to learn new skills and express their creativity.”

  • “In spite of the distractions it causes, TikTok allows young people to develop new skills and share creative ideas.”