Words that link our ideas together (like because, therefore, so, and although) are called...
Connectives
I like travelling by ferries although it is comfortable.
I like travelling by ferry because it is comfortable.
Relaxing, tiring, comfortable, and inconvenient are all examples of what kind of word?
Adjective
Can you complete the sentence? I would rather travel by taxi because...
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taxi is / than other / more convenient / transport. / Travelling by / types of
Travelling by taxi is more convenient than other types of transport.
After you have finished writing your rough draft you should....
proofread
Can you think of two advantages and two disadvantages of using taxis?
Advantages - it (can be) quicker, you can go exactly where you want... Disadvantages - more expensive, not good for the environment, can get stuck in traffic
Which words aren't spelt correctly? passangers, transportation, queue, terminil
PASSENGERS and TERMINAL
Can you think of two advantages and two disadvantages of using the MTR?
Advantages it is cheap, quick, convenient... Disadvantages it can get crowded, some places in Hong Kong don't have an MTR station...
Can you complete the sentence? I prefer to travel by train because...
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the bus / so I / station / live near / to school. / I don't / an MTR / usually take
I don't live near an MTR station so I usually take the bus to school.
Travel, enjoy, relax and rush are all examples of what kind of word?
Verbs
Complete the gaps: The topic sentence is usually the _________ sentence in a paragraph and presents the _________ idea of the paragraph.
The topic sentence is usually the FIRST sentence in a paragraph and presents the MAIN idea of the paragraph.
Which words are not spelt correctly? inpatient, inexpensive, inpolite, inconvenient
impatient and impolite
get / MTR. / hot / can / During / it / really / on / summer, / stuffy / the / and
During summer, it can get really hot and stuffy on the MTR.
travel / very / bus / to / I / cheap. / by / is / prefer / because / it
I prefer to travel by bus because it is very cheap.
Can you name 5 types of public transport?
bus, ferry, train, tram, MTR, taxi
Can you think of one advantage and one disadvantage of using ferries?
Advantages - They can be more relaxing and cooler during the summer... Disadvantages - Some people can get seasick...