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words
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Final Jeopardy
True or false: Each type of the essay
that we discussed this semester has to
have 5 paragraphs.
False:
1.Block method (compare and contrast)
has 4 paragraphs
2.Classification essay may have more
than five (depending on the number of
categories)
What are the two elements of a topic
sentence?
Main subject
Controlling idea
What is wrong with the following topic
sentences?
How computers changed our life.
What is the best restaurant in the city?
Skiing is a winter sport.
How computers changed our life. This is
not a sentence.
What is the best restaurant in the city?
This is a question.
Skiing is a winter sport. This is a fact.
In a compare and contrast essay, what is
the difference between block method and
method of point-by-point?
Point-by-Point method
Block method
1. Introduction:
1. Introduction:
2. Body paragraph 1
2. Body paragraph 1

Discuss the similarities and differences
of the first quality/characteristics
between both items.
3. Body paragraph 2

Discuss the similarities and differences
of the second quality/characteristics
between both items.
4. Body paragraph 3

Discuss the similarities and differences
of the third quality/characteristics
between both items.
5. Conclusion
 Discuss the similarities (or
differences) between two items.
3. Body paragraph 2
 Discuss the differences (or
similarities) between two items.
4. Conclusion
In a classification essay, what is (give the
definition and examples):
-The principle of organization
-Categories
-Parallel structure
-The principle of organization: Social
status of people
-Categories: Lower class, middle
class, upper class
-Parallel structure: Types of jobs they
have, Annual income, Entertainment
they are engaged to
This city has many beautiful places:
parks, gardens, alleys and squares.
This city has many beautiful places:
parks, gardens, alleys, and squares.
While BYU has a lot of different
buildings on campus the ELC has only
one building.
While BYU has a lot of different
buildings on campus, the ELC has only
one building.
Anna was tired; because she did not
sleep well last night.
Anna was tired because she did not sleep
well last night.
I have been reading a lot of books on
grammar lately. Because I really
want to pass the test and be accepted
to college.
I have been reading a lot of books on
grammar lately because I really want
to pass the test and be accepted to
college.
I did not study hard, nevertheless I
passed the test.
I did not study hard; nevertheless, I
passed the test.
Name three words that can be used
at the beginning of body paragraphs.
First
Second
Third
Furthermore
Finally
Delete the extra word: therefore, as a
consequence, so, however, thus, as a
result.
Therefore, as a consequence, so, however,
thus, as a result.
True or false: Transition words can be
used only at the beginning of the
sentence/clause.
False.
Example: John likes soccer. Donald,
on the other hand, prefers basketball.
Kerry really wants to have a puppy.
She is very allergic to dogs, however.
Name six transition words that describe
cause.
Because of
Due to
On account of
Because
Since
Owing to
Choose the correct word in the following sentences:
All students at the ELC are from different countries. ______________ BYU
has a lot of American students.
In contrast,
In contrast to
_____________BYU, the ELC has a lot of LDS students.
Similar to,
Similarly
BYU is a Church school. ________________ the ELC belongs to the
Church.
Compared to,
Likewise,
All students at the ELC are from different countries.
______________ BYU has a lot of American students.
In contrast,
In contrast to
_____________BYU, the ELC has a lot of LDS students.
Similar to,
Similarly
BYU is a Church school. ________________ the ELC belongs to
the Church.
Compared to,
Likewise,
“To be made up or composed” means:
To estimate
To consist
To distribute
“To be made up or composed”
means:
To estimate
To consist
To distribute
Match academic words with their
synonyms:
Concept
Establish
Area
Data
Region, part
Thought, idea, theory
Information, statistics, numbers
Set up, create, start
Area
Concept
Data
Establish
Region, part
Thought, idea, theory
Information, statistics, numbers
Set up, create, start
What word is NOT a synonym of the following academic
words?
Sector (N)
Region
Segment
Area
Protest
Theory (N)
Concept
Idea
Error
Philosophy
What is not a synonym:
Sector (N)
Region
Segment
Area
Protest
Theory (N)
Concept
Idea
Error
Philosophy
Choose a correct word:
Children do not always _______________ the relationship
between success and effort in the things they do.
Range
Perceive
Focus
Obviously, one of the first _______________ to be a bodyguard
is that you be in excellent physical shape.
Functions
Theories
Requirements
Children do not always _______________ the relationship between
success and effort in the things they do.
Range
Perceive
Focus
Obviously, one of the first _______________ to be a bodyguard is that you
be in excellent physical shape.
Functions
Theories
Requirements
Give the nouns for the following
verbs:
Assume
Derive
Focus
Require
Consume
Affect
Assume – assumption
Derive – derivation
Focus – focus
Require – requirement
Consume – consumption
Affect – effect
Almost girls in Korea like shopping.
Almost all girls in Korea like shopping.
Is necessary for us to have a healthy life
style.
It is necessary for us to have a healthy
life style.
You need to study hard for to become a
good doctor.
You need to study hard for becoming a
good doctor.
You need to study hard to become a good
doctor.
This country’s people like to play video
games.
People of this country like to play
video games.
They like to watch movies, play sports,
and hanging out with their friends.
They like to watch movies, play sports,
and hang out with their friends.
When Ms. Shvidko was at the ELC as a
student, what was her favorite class?
GRAMMAR