post 6

Underline the concluding sentence in the following paragraphs

Paragraph A

My bedroom is the most comfortable place in my house. It has become my favourite room since I moved to this house five years ago. Actually it is not too large, but it is spacious enough. It looks like a small cottage with a bed placed in the corner of its room. If you enter my bedroom, you can see a table and a chair next to the bed as my place for studying. If you look around my bedroom, you will find a colourful wall. It is a combination of attractive colours like pink, violet and blue. The colours are mixed perfectly. For me, my bedroom is my little palace.

Paragraph B

Regardless of how we spend our time, there are only 24 hours in a day. In order to do well later in life, students must develop sound time-management skills early in their academic careers. The first step is to get enough sleep at night. Students are less able to accomplish anything if they’re just too tired. Then they need to set priorities. If one assignment is due tomorrow, while another is due next week, do tomorrow’s assignment first. It’s useful to create a schedule of upcoming tasks a few days ahead of time, and then stick to it. Each evening, the student can create a to-do list for the next day. By staying on top of school work this way, students will develop time-management skills they can use in their jobs.

Paragraph C

Disneyland is the greatest theme park in Southern California. Their rides range from thrilling to relaxing, so there is something for everybody, no matter their age. Restaurants of all kinds can be found to accommodate every taste. Each and every “land” has its own theme and feel to it. One can meet the heroes and villains of his favorite Disney stories, encounter princesses such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, rocket into the outer reaches of darkest space and battle galactic bad guys.

Exercise 2

Choose the best concluding sentence for the paragraph.

A.

Potatoes can be cooked in many ways. Baked potatoes and mashed potatoes are two popular dishes. Then there are French and fried potatoes. Of course, there is also tasty potato salad. And don’t forget potato pancakes and potato chips. ________________________________.

1.     Many potatoes are grown in the state of Idaho.

2.     The potato is a vegetable that grows in the ground.

3.     A potato can last a long time without spoiling.

4.     There must be dozens of ways to cook potatoes.

B.

Modern advances make life easier, but may also have unexpected drawbacks. Just taking escalators rather than stairs reduces the number of calories burned each day. By letting machines routinely do their work, people become less physically fit. And if supermarkets were to fail, people could starve without having their own gardens to provide food. __________________________.

1.     That’s when they decided they had to learn to live without so many gadgets.

2.     It may be time to question how “convenient” these advances really are.

3.     It is impossible to live without these modern advances.

Write a suitable concluding sentence for each of the paragraphs below.

Example:

I choose colour to reflect my moods. If I am happy, I wear yellow. When I am grouchy, I wear red. Blue reflects when I am sad, and pink shows when I am excited. The colour that I wear tells people how I feel.

1.) Summer vacation is a busy time for me. I play traveling softball, and I take private trumpet lessons. Another lesson I have is swimming. I like these more than my music lessons.  really busy time in summer vacation is enjoyable

2.) Credit cards have a lot of advantages. First of all, credit cards are convenient because you don’t have to carry a lot of cash around. You can buy the products and services you need even if you do not have cash in your pocket. In addition, credit cards are very helpful in emergencies. Finally, you can become a better money manager as you learn to use credit cards responsibly.i think credit card is very important ind useful.

3.) There are many advantages of a good dictionary. Firstly,it will teach you how to pronounce  new words correctly. It will also show you the correct spelling of these words. Another good side of using a dictionary is that it gives the grammatical information about each word, for example, whether it is a noun or an adjective, or how the past tense of a verb is spelled. But the biggest advantage is that it helps you to understand a word in all its meanings by giving you clear definitions and useful examples.a good dictionary should has many advantages to learn well.

4.) There are several steps to follow before setting out on a perfect holiday. First, choose a place of which you have been dreaming. If you are a nature lover, look for a place where you can observe nature; but if you are a history lover , select a place where there are museums or archeological ruins.Then, be well-prepared in information and equipment. After you choose the place, read  detailed information of it to make the travel to that place safer. Meanwhile , make sure that you packed everything needed on travelling. Finally,the most important of all is, travel with a close friend. Nobody wants to be alone on a journey, because it would be boring.so if you want a perfect holiday just follow the steps.

5.) For people around the world, the Red Cross is often the difference between life and death. For several years, the Red Cross has been helping people who are sick, victims of wars, and victims of natural disasters. The Red Cross does not take sides, but rather helps anyone who needs help. After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the Red Cross worked hard and saved many lives. Also, after Japan was hit by a tsunami in 2011, the Red Cross helped the people there get through this difficult time. the red cross deserves praise and honoring.

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Post 5

Exercise 1

Read the following paragraphs carefully and underline the supporting sentences.

1.)  Cats make wonderful house pets. They are very loving and friendly. They don’t eat much, so they are not expensive. Cats are also clean and look beautiful. They’re fun to have in your home.

2.)  There are many reasons I hate my apartment. The plumbing doesn’t work properly and the landlord refuses to fix it. I also have noisy neighbours who keep me up all night. Furthermore, there are so many bugs in my apartment that I could start an insect collection. I really want to move.

3.)  Use of the internet has grown very quickly. In 1983, there were 562 computers connected to the Internet. By the turn of the century, there were 72.3 million computers in 247 countries on-line. Experts say that the Internet is now growing at a rate of approximately 40 percent a year. As time goes on, the Internet is becoming more and more popular.

4.)  Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet. First, fruits and vegetables are packed with the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your body functioning smoothly. In addition, they give you the carbohydrates you need for energy. Fruits and vegetables have lots of fiber to help your digestive system work properly. Finally, many scientists believe that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables can help fight diseases. If you eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you’ll enjoy a better health.

Exercise 2

Select the items in the following list that you think would make goodsupporting details for the topic sentence. (There may be more than three supporting details.)

2.     Their main weapon is the high wind that accompanies them.

3.     They may assault an area already devastated by a coastal earthquake.

4.     The shaking occurs when a fault in deep rock layers slips or gives way.

6.     The massive weight of water can sweep away protective barriers as well as buildings.

Exercise 3

A major supporting sentence is missing from the paragraphs below.

Three possible major supporting sentences are given in the list. Fill in the blank in the paragraph with the most suitable major supporting sentence.

1.     Even when we live far away, there are still many ways to help people in a country that suffers a natural disaster. ... A… We can also organize community events to raise money and supplies to send through the Red Cross. And almost everyone has clothes and blankets they can donate, to help people who have lost their homes. Even students in school can do a lot to help people across the world who are in need.

a.            One of the best ways to start is to raise money through a school fundraiser.

b.           All go over as tourists to view the damage, and take lots of pictures.

c.            The question is whether it’s our job to help other people or not.

2.     Every good friend you have should show some important qualities. Strong loyalty is one of the best traits of a friend, because that means he or she will always stand up for you. ... B … And most of all, a friend is willing to forgive you if you make a mistake and are sorry about it. When you both show these important attitudes to each other, you will be friends for many years.

a.            Friendships sometimes don’t last, because people change.

b.            Honesty is another good quality. It creates trust and confidence between friends.

c.             Competing with a friend will often create hard feelings.

3.     Computers and tablets are being used more and more for studying in school for several reasons. One reason is that students will grow up in a world where they will be using computers for most jobs. So they need to learn to use computers as early as they can. ...C … And some companies are even making textbooks into files that can be used on tablets. Computers are now being used all through society, so it’s not surprising that their use in schools is also growing.

a.            People can learn computers later in life and still find jobs.

b.            There’s nothing students enjoy more than using interactive multimedia text during class.

c.             Computer games are also used to help students learn thinking and reasoning skills.

Exercise 4

Write a suitable major supporting sentence for the paragraphs below.

1.)   In my opinion, children should grow up in the big city for three reasons.The first reason is to have many friends in  an apartment. For example, when I was a child, I used to live in a big apartment, so I had many friends in my apartment. The second reason why children should grow up in the city is that children can gain more cultural experience. City children go to the museums, theatres and cinemas. In addition, they have a better opportunity to see movies, shows and other kinds of entertainment. The third reason is there are more opportunities for city children to involve in activities. For example, city children can join sports teams, dance classes or take an art course after school because there are many such programs in a big city for children of all ages. In conclusion, the city is the best place a child to grow up.

2.)   It is easy to save money if you follow these three steps. To begin with, keep a record of your expenses. For example, keep a small notebook with you at all the times and write every expense. Secondly,avoid using a credit card account. It is easier to overspend when you’re pulling from a credit card account because you don’t know exactly how much is in there. If you have cash, you can see your money running low. Lastly, open a savings account. It’s an easy way to keep track of your savings if you have them separate from your spending money. To sum up, you can even be a millionaire if you follow these three steps.

Exercise 5

Which supporting sentence is not related to the main idea stated in the topic sentence (red coloured sentence)?

A) A paragraph without a topic sentence is like a ship without a captain. (B)Ships need direction, and so do paragraphs. (C) The captain of a ship chooses the direction, and then uses the crew, wind, and rudder as support.(D) In bad weather, the ship rolls back and forth. (E) Similarly, the topic sentence establishes the direction for the paragraph. (F) Then the other sentences of the paragraph provide the support to stick to that course. 

(D) In bad weather, the ship rolls back and forth..

post 4

Exercise 1

Some of the sentences given in the list are suitable to be used as topic sentence for the paragraph. Which of them are suitable topic sentences for the paragraph?

A.   (A paragraph on how to train a cat

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          2-Training a cat takes physical stamina       

  

      3-Everything you wouldn't have thought to ask about training a cat.

 B.   (A paragraph about scuba diving)

  4-The sport of scuba diving has always excited me.

   5-Since I was a child, I've been fascinated by scuba diving..

Exercise 2

Choose the best topic sentence from the three given sentences for each group of supporting sentences. Write it on the line provided.

1.) ________(a)_____________. North Americans send cards for many occasions. They send cards to family and friends on birthdays and holidays. They also send thank-you cards, get well cards, graduation cards, and congratulation cards. It is very common to buy cards in stores and send them through the mail, but turning on the computer and sending cards over the Internet is also popular.

a) Sending cards is very popular in North America.

b) Birthday cards are the most popular kind of card.

c) It is important to send thank-you cards.

2.) _________(b)_______________. I enjoy summer sports like water skiing and baseball. The weather is usually sunny and hot, so I can go to the beach almost every day. Gardening is my hobby and I spend many summer days working in my garden. Unfortunately, the days pass too quickly in summer.

a) I like to garden in summer.

b) Summer is my favourite season.

c) Summer is too short.

 

3.) ________(a)______________. First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads. We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection. Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city. It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon.

a) We should raise city taxes.

b) City taxes are too high.

c) City taxes pay for new roads.

4.) __________(b)_____________ . For example, a person can have breakfast in New York, board an airplane, and have dinner in Paris. A businesswoman in London can instantly place an order with a factory in Hong Kong by sending a fax. Furthermore, a schoolboy in Tokyo can turn on a TV and watch a baseball game being played in Los Angeles.

a) Airplanes have changed our lives.

b) Advances in technology have made the world seem smaller.

c) The fax machine was an important invention.

5.) __________(b)______________ . One thing you must consider is the quality of the university’s educational program. You also need to think about the school’s size and location. Finally, you must be sure to consider the university’s tuition to make sure you can afford to go to school there.

a) It is expensive to attend a university in the United States.

b) There are several factors to consider when you choose a university to attend.

c) You should consider getting a good education.

Exercise 3

Write a topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure your topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph

1.Paul's favorite hobbies . He has collected stamps and coins ever since he was a child. He is very proud of his valuable collections. Paul also enjoys painting and drawing. Recently he has become interested in gardening. Out of all his hobbies, Paul’s favourite one is reading. He usually reads at least one book every week. Paul keeps busy with all of his hobbies.

 2.) My mom is the best cooker in the world . I can’t wait to come home from school and eat the delicious meals she has prepared. She is famous for her desserts like peach pie and chocolate soufflé. She is always experimenting with new recipes and trying different ingredients. No one in the world can cook the way my mother does.

3.) worst things in my car. It never starts in cold weather. The horn and the left turn signal don’t work properly. Worst of all, the radio only gets one station and the CD player is completely broken. I wish I could get a new car.

 4.) The advantages of my work . First and most importantly, the work is very interesting. I learn new things every day and I get to travel a lot. In addition, my boss is very nice. She is always willing to help me when I have a problem. I have also made many new friends at my job. Last, but not least, the salary is fantastic.

 5.) There were many reasons made my vacation bad. To start things off, my plane was six hours late. When I finally got to my hotel, I was very disappointed. It was small and dirty. On the third day, my wallet was stolen, and I lost all my credit cards. It rained every day except one, and on that day I got terrible sunburn. All in all, it wasn’t a vacation to remember.

 6.) The best way for people  to show respect. They sometimes express this with their words and sometimes with concrete things. In most cases, the best way to do that is giving a gift to that person. However, this trend has different meaning in Malaysia and Paraguay disapproves of giving gifts because they may consider it to be bribe. In Malaysia, you can’t give a gift if you don’t have a personal relationship with that person. Yet, in some countries like Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, exchanging gifts is related to tradition. It is important for them to give gifts to each other. When someone decides to show his/her respect or love for someone with a present, he/she has to consider where this person comes from. 

 7.) Why do i love autumn season?. I love the autumn weather. The weather has a moderate temperature. It is never exceedingly hot or cold. Therefore, you can spend time outside without sweating too much. Also, I love the way the trees turn to colour. They change from green to yellow, red and orange. When leaves change colour, from green to yellow, orange and red, you can understand trees are beginning their long winter’s rest. As a last thing I also like autumn because school starts. I get excited when   I think about going back to school and seeing my teachers and friends again. To sum up, autumn is a time of great season with its weather, colour of the trees and school season.

Exercise 1

Paragraph 1

(1)I live in a house in Izmit. (2)It isn't old or modern; (3)it is a normal Turkish house. (4)It is near the sea. (5) It takes about ten minutes to go to the seaside. (6) In the house, there are two bedrooms, one living room and two other rooms that we use as dining rooms. (7) Naturally, we have a kitchen, a bathroom, a toilet, and a little garden. (8) My parents spend their time growing vegetables and fruit there. (9) My house is not perfect but it is the best place for me.

·        Sentence 1 is the topic sentence stating the main idea.

·        Sentences 2,4,6 and 7 are major supporting sentences. They directly explain the topic sentence.

·        Sentences 3  support sentence 2.

·        Sentence 5 explain sentence 4.

·        Sentence 7 and 8 support sentence 6.

·        Therefore, sentences 3, 5, and 8 are supporting details.

·        Sentence 9 is the concluding sentence. It restates the main idea

Paragraph 2

(1) A good friend is a person who doesn't tell me lies, who helps me and let me help him, and whom I can talk to anytime. (2) I always try not to tell lies because I hate lies and I want that from my friends, too. (3) I think it is the most important behavior. (4) I can believe everything my friends say. (5) In addition, a good friend must say to me his opinion about me first. (6) I mean, he shouldn't talk about me with other people, especially about bad thing. (7) He doesn't have to talk about it because it might be wrong. (8) Secondly, a good friend must help me. He must try his best. (9) He should ask help from me too. (10) If we solve problems together, our friendship will be better and will become stronger. (11) Thirdly, I should be able to talk my friends when I want even just to talk about my problems. (12) And during that time we must be happy. (13)In conclusion, we and our friends should like the same things so that we can remind good friends.

                                                                                                         :Explanation

·        Sentence 1 is the topic sentence stating the main idea.

·        Sentences 2, 5,8 and 11 are major supporting sentences. They directly explain the topic sentence.

·        Sentences 3 and 4 support sentence 2.

·        Sentence 6 and 7 explain sentence 5.

·        Sentence 9 and 10 support sentence 8.

       .Sentence  12 supports Sentence 11  

·        Therefore, sentences 3, 4, 6,7, 9 and 10 are supporting details.

·        Sentence 13 is the concluding sentence. It comments the main idea.

                                                                                                Exercise 2

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(1) There are various reasons why personal relationships fail.(2) Firstly, the common reason for the failure in personal relationships is the unrealistic expectations.(3) When the unrealistic expectations are not realised, the people, hurt and blame each other involved feel let down.(4) The second reason is lack of empathy.(5)  Empathy means being able to understand how a person feels in a particular situation.(6)To have little understanding of the other person is a sure way to destroy a relationship.(7)Finally, when one or both partners are insecure, they feel the need to .(8) The demands by the insecure person may be too much for the other persons to bear and that person may leave the relationship.

Explanation:

·        Sentence 1 is the topic sentence stating the main idea.

·        Sentences 2, 4, and 7 are major supporting sentences. They directly explain the topic sentence.

·        Sentence 3 explains sentence 2.

·        Sentence 5 explains sentence 4.

·        Sentence 8 explains sentence 7.

·        Therefore, sentences 3, 5 and 8 are supporting details.

·        Sentence 8 is the concluding sentence. It restates the main idea.