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How many types of sentences are there? List them.

Simple/ compound/ complex/ compound- complex sentences

Give 3 examples of conjunctive adverbs.

However, therefore, nevertheless, nonetheless, besides, also, moreover, furthermore, consequently, still, likewise, similarly, thus, afterward, then, instead

How do you rebut an opposing argument?

State the idea Explain why people have this idea Concede partially to the idea Refute the idea Bring the reader round to your view

In what way, writing a summary is similar to writing a paraphrase?

You have to use your own words and sentence structures. You cannot change the meaning of the original.

What can you include in a conclusion?

suggest a solution, call for action, make a prediction, quote an authority on the topic, make a recommendation

Although no reservations are required, it is advisable to book in advance. "Although no reservations are required" is a(n)...

dependent clause, subordinate clause, clause of concession

How many types of conjunctions are there? List them.

Three. Co-ordinate, subordinate and correlative conjunctions.

What is there in a standalone paragraph?

A topic sentence, supporting sentences and a conclusion.

How many types of clauses are there? List them.

Two. Dependent and independent clauses.

How many types of complex sentences are there? List them.

Three. Complex sentences with Adverb/ Adjective and Noun Clauses.

What do you use to support your ideas?

Facts, quotations and statistics.

What are some techniques to write general statements?

Funnel and attention grabbing (dramatic/ interesting/ funny story, surprising facts/ statistics, historical background)

How do you achieve coherence in a paragraph?

Repeat key nouns, synonyms or expressions with the same meaning Use consistent pronouns Use transition signals to link ideas Arrange ideas in logical order

What are some common mistakes when writing a thesis statements?

The thesis is too general or too specific, and it only makes a simple statement.

What is there in an introduction?

General statement and a thesis statement.

What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

A summary is much shorter than a paraphrase.

List some organisation of argumentative essays.

Block pattern and point-by-point pattern

What does a topic sentence have?

A topic and a controlling idea.

List 3 common sentence mistakes.

Run-on, comma splice, sentence fragment, choppy/ stringy sentence.

What does a conclusion do?

Signal the end of the essay Remind the reader of your main points Leave your reader with your final thoughts on the topic

How do you organise your body paragraphs?

Use the following patterns or their combination: -Chronological order Comparison/ contrast Logical division of ideas

What are 3 examples of correlative conjunctions?

both...and/ not only... but also/ neither...nor/ either...or