A topic sentence is created when ______________________________
a. the topic and main idea are stated in the same sentence
b. the main idea and supporting details are stated in the same sentence
c. the supporting details are listed
d. a connection between the topic and author's purpose are established
a
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Which coordinating conjunction should be used to connect these independent clauses? "My sister wanted to become a nurse anesthetist, _____ after working as a nurse for two years, she applied to several schools, hoping to get accepted into a program."
a. so b. for c. yet d. nor
For each italicized word, circle the letter of the correct definition. Amorous means
a. pornographic b. spiritual c. romantic
Read the following description of Lupe Zarzuela, an international student in the United States, and then fill in the form with the appropriate information in English.
Lupe Zarzuela es de México y habla español. Estudia en la Universidad de California en Los Ángeles. Estudia geografía, inglés y economía. Toma clases todos los días por la mañana. Trabaja por la tarde en la librería de la universidad. Por la noche, descansa y habla por teléfono con sus amigas. Los fines de semana, Lupe pasa tiempo con su novio y mira la televisión. 1. Nationality: __________________________ 2. University: ___________________________ 3. Classes she is taking: __________________________, __________________________, __________________________ 4. Place where she works: __________________________ 5. After-work activities: __________________________, __________________________ 6. Weekend activities: __________________________, __________________________
Directional words such as "for this reason" and "because" suggest which of the following patterns?
a. Cause-effect b. Comparison-contrast c. Listing d. Time sequence