LUOA english 11: week 2 module 2
According to the website http://owl.english.purdue.edu, which of the following are true regarding topic sentences? Select all that apply.
-A topic sentence is general enough to show the paragraph's main idea instead of just one of its details. -The supporting details in the paragraph will develop or explain the topic sentence. -The topic sentence should identify the main idea and point of the paragraph.
Read the following topic sentence, and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. The study of American literature allows for an immersion in literary greatness. the literary greatness of American literature - _______ ________ American literature - __________
-controlling idea -topic
Read the following topic sentence and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. There are many factors that have led to the Babe Ruth being recognized as one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Factors that made Babe Ruth the greatest of all time - _______ _______ Babe Ruth - _______
-controlling idea -topic
Which of the following are functions of a well-written topic sentence? Select all that apply.
-gives the reader insight into what information the supporting details may address -provides the purpose of the paragraph - answers what the paragraph will be about
Based on the lesson, which of the following would be considered nonfictional texts? Select all that apply.
-self-help books -Newspaper editorials -Biographies -Research papers -Literary critiques
Using the However Method for writing a topic sentence, it is imperative to remember to use proper punctuation. Place a ____________ before the word however and a ____________ after the word however. A sentence would appear like this: The start of the new school year is always an exciting time in our home; however, it takes a good bit of planning and practicing to get back into the school year routines.
-semi-colon -comma
Considering that the topic sentence provides the direction or purpose of the entire paragraph, consider the following topic sentence: The early American settlers were a religious people who helped to form the Age of Faith literary period. As a reader, what supporting details would you expect to see within this particular paragraph? Select the best answers. Select all that apply.
-supporting details about how religion helped as a foundation for literature -supporting details about the Age of Faith period
Understanding that the topic sentence offers the main idea and prepares the reader to know what the paragraph will be about, read the following topic sentence. In this generation, online schooling is a popular educational option for many reasons. Now, determine what supporting details would be best used to complete the supporting details of this particular paragraph. Select all that apply.
-the benefits of online schooling -current educational options -how online schooling compares with other options
Read the following topic sentence and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. Edgar Allen Poe is one of my favorite American poets of the 20th century. Edgar Allen Poe - _________ favorite poet of the 20th century - _______ _______
-topic -controlling idea
Read the following topic sentence, and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. The legal right to vote is one of the most foundational rights for US citizens. The legal right to vote - ______ one of the most foundational rights for US citizens - _______ ________
-topic -controlling idea
The __________ will be what the paragraph is about. The ________ _______ will be what you want to share, or explain, about that particular subject.
-topic -controlling idea
Consider the visual of the umbrella. In this particular visual depiction of how topic sentences work, the "umbrella," with its overarching concept or idea, represents the _________ _________ , while the __________ then fall into place below the "cover" of the main idea.
-topic sentence -details
Think of your favorite school subject. This will be your topic. Now, determine what your controlling idea will be and write out your own topic sentence, using one of the methods identified within the lesson. 1. Write your topic sentence. 2. Label the writing method used.
Even though the subject of math is often thought of by students as difficult and useless, it is actually the most important subject and must be learned. method: occasion/position
Think of your favorite author or singer. This will be your topic. Now, determine what your controlling idea will be and write out your own topic sentence, using one of the methods identified within the lesson. 1. Write your topic sentence. 2. Label the writing method used.
George Strait, known as the "King of Country", has had the greatest impact on modern country music, influencing this genre in a number of different ways. Method: Power/Number statements
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Freshman enrollment at Liberty University soared over the past two years.
Get Their Attention Method
Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. I (felt) the vibration of my house during the earthquake 400 miles away.
action
Identify the linking verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be action verbs which, of course would mean those sentences were without linking verbs. Don't forget to ask yourself if the subject is doing the action. Identify the underlined word as an action verb or linking verb. My kitten (grew) quickly into a cat; I miss that tiny ball of fur.
action
Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. Set your minds on things that are (above), not on things that are on earth. (Colossians 3:2)
adverb
Please answer these items according to the material found in the grammar lessons. Matching the verb to its appropriate category. Is the verb a linking verb, a helping verb, or both?
am: both shall: helping only taste: linking only will: helping only was: both smell: linking only would: helping only being: both may: helping only did: helping only
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. The causes of student failure in high school are varied and not easily identified.
causes
Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. In case I miss you
clause
Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. when Elizabeth attended orientation
clause
When writing And/But/Or topic sentences, it is vital to remember proper punctuation. Remember that a ______ must always go BEFORE the conjunction.
comma
An Occasion/Position statement is usually a complex sentence.
complex
A topic sentence can have either the topic or the controlling idea. Both are not necessary to properly write a topic sentence.
false
Phrases are a group of words that contain both a subject and a verb.
false
Two types of phrases exist: independent phrases and dependent phrases.
false
Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions, either. When I get gas, I will check the oil and the level of the windshield washing fluid.
fluid
Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. I haven't ever told you a lie, so stop accusing me of it!
have
All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. Winter arrived early this year, and the bears have gone to their dens.
have gone
The following words are all words that could be used in WHAT writing method? as a result in fact meanwhile otherwise consequently instead therefore still next furthermore
however method
Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. Charity is attending Liberty University, right after she graduates.
is
Identify the topic sentence in the following paragraph from the online site for the Hoover Library (http://www.hooverlibrary.org/faq/fiction_vs_nonfiction (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.) "Nonfiction" refers to literature based in fact. It is the broadest category of literature. The Nonfiction Department has books and videos in many categories including biography, business, cooking, health and fitness, pets, crafts, home decorating, languages, travel, home improvement, religion, art and music, history, self-help, true crime, science, and humor. We also have a section of popular and award-winning documentary DVDs.
sentence 1
Considering that the topic sentence provides the direction or purpose of the entire paragraph, consider the following topic sentence: The First Great Awakening was a major influence in preparing the Colonists for the American Revolution. As a reader, what supporting details would you expect to see within this particular paragraph? Select the best answer:
supporting details about how the great awakening prepared America for revolution
The _________________ answers the questions, "What is the sentence about?" or "What is the main subject?"
topic
Read the following passage from http://www.nobelprize.org (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., about American author John Steinbeck. Then, using the topic sentence, complete the correct matches: Steinbeck's novels can all be classified as social novels dealing with the economic problems of rural labour, but there is also a streak of worship of the soil in his books, which does not always agree with his matter-of-fact sociological approach. After the rough and earthy humour of Tortilla Flat, he moved on to more serious fiction, often aggressive in its social criticism, to In Dubious Battle (1936), which deals with the strikes of the migratory fruit pickers on California plantations.
topic: Steinbeck main idea: Steinbeck's novels can all be classified as social novels dealing with the economic problems of rural labour,
Ultimately, the topic sentence should prepare the reader to know what will be IN the paragraph.
true
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. David, pay attention in class!
understood (you)
Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. Ty and Janet [was/were] witnesses to the robbery.
were
All of these next sentences have helping verbs. Identify the complete verb phrase which contains the helping verb: the helping verb or verbs PLUS any verbs being helped. The landscaping crew were mowing and trimming the lawn when the lightning struck and stunned them all.
were mowing and trimming
Which of the following are all functions of the topic sentence? Select all that apply.
-It tells what the rest of the paragraph will be about -It provides the main idea for the paragraph -It includes the topic of the paragraph -It helps to identify the main purpose of the paragraph
Read the following topic sentence, and then determine which part is the topic and which is the controlling idea. Thomas Paine was one of the greatest authors of the Age of Reason literary period. Thomas Paine - __________ greatest authors of Age of Reason - _______
-topic -controlling idea
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Reptiles are all alike because they have backbones, breathe with lungs, and have scales, yet reptiles come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
And/Or/But Method
Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Before he finished preparing his presentation
Dependent
Using phrases such as "there are, these are, or here are" is acceptable in topic sentences in order to announce the topic and controlling idea.
False We do not "announce" at this level of writing
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Children will adore the newest Pixar movie.
Get Their Attention Method
Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause.
I am
Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. the glass shattered
Independent
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. After traveling for fourteen hours in what was supposed to be a twelve hour trip, Kathleen and Mitch decided to stop for the night because of the hungry and tired children..
Kathleen; Mitch
Phrases, or words, such as... a couple various many several are examples of words used in WHAT topic sentence method?
Number Method
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? At church, I have several close friends.
Number Method
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? I have fun at the rodeo for many reasons.
Number Method
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Although I have never been fond of flying, it remains to be one of the most efficient methods for traveling.
Occasion/ Position Method
The following sentence is an example of which writing method for topic sentences? Even though small children don't always like the cumbersome nature of arm floats, all beginning swimmers should wear them.
Occasion/ Position Method
All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. "I've grown accustomed to her face." (Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady)
accustomed
Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. The trophies on the shelf [belong/belongs] to Aggie for her gymnastics competitions.
belong
Answering the question, "What is the paragraph going to SAY, EXPLAIN, or MAKE CLEAR about the TOPIC?" will help the reader determine the controlling idea of the topic sentence.
controlling idea
What are the two main parts of a well-written topic sentence? Select both correct options.
controlling idea topic
Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Out of the house and to the neighbor's house to call 9-1-1.
dependent
Understanding that the topic sentence offers the main idea and prepares the reader to know what the paragraph will be about, read the following topic sentence. Then, determine what supporting details would be best used to complete this particular paragraph. In this generation, online schooling is becoming a popular education option for many reasons.
details that list out specific reasons why online schooling is popular
A dependent clause must express a complete thought.
false
Phrases are identical to clauses except for their length--clauses must be much longer.
false
Almost always, the topic sentence is the _____________ sentence in the paragraph.
first
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. The American's constitutionally guaranteed freedom of speech, religion, and the press are three freedoms not granted to most people in the world.
freedom
Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. The peach tree near the border of our backyards [has/have] not borne fruit for years.
has
Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. the pool was half-filled with water
independent
Identify each of the following clauses as independent or dependent. Please don't eat the pie in the refrigerator.
independent GREAT! You remembered the "understood You" as the subject!
Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. Everybody in the armed forces [is/are] trained to handle weapons, even the doctors and nurses.
is
Choose the correct verb so that the sentence will have SUBJECT & VERB AGREEMENT. One of the animals in the zoo [is/are] on the endangered species list.
is
All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. The rescued dog wouldn't eat or drink and just lay there; he seemed lethargic, but no physical cause could be found.
lethargic
Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. School lunches have become more healthy and do not include as many fried food items as they used to contain.
no objects of prepositions
Nonfiction includes verifiable facts, data, research, personal opinions, persuasive arguments, and critiques.
nonfiction
All of these next sentences have linking verbs. Identify the word that is being linked to the subject. The news anchor seemed panic-stricken because of the breaking news about the plane crash.
panic-stricken
Based on the lesson, complete this statement: The topic sentence is the single idea that "sets the stage" for the rest of the _______________.
paragraph
Identify the subject or subjects in the following sentences. Be sure to not get distracted by any prepositional phrases, but find the verb first, then ask "who" or "what" with the verb. That will be the subject of the sentence. There were 150 people in attendance at the candlelight vigil.
people
Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. After school and practice
phrase
Identify each of the following groups of words as a phrase or a clause. the street across the highway after the next traffic light
phrase
Identify the underlined word in the following sentences as a preposition or an adverb. I attempted a math course (above) the level of the regular grade, and it was way too difficult for me.
preposition
Identify the objects of any prepositions in the following sentences. Some sentences may not have any prepositions and, therefore, no objects of the prepositions either. Along this street you will find a 200-year-old church, and the cemetery is actually more than 300 years old!
street
As you learn to read for the main idea and recognize the main idea within a text, you will ultimately be able to read for deeper understanding.
true
Clauses are a group of words that contain both a subject and a verb.
true
Identify the helping verbs in the following sentences. Keep an eye out for those tricky linking verbs that can also be helping verbs which, of course would mean that those sentences do not have a nearby verb being helped. Also beware of action verbs which also appear independently in the sentence. By the end of the "Mountain Monster" race, the athletes will have been running for over 48 hours with few breaks to rest.
will have been
