NAME: Ashly Jhulyana Marttínez

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DATE: Thursday 28 of April 2022

ACTIVITY – LINKING WORDS

1.
He felt as though he had been thrown into another century.

as though even if though

2.
I knew they were listening, because them looked at me.

Because as if although

3.
'Do as I say, not as I do' (is my father's favorite motto)

As as if That

4.
I put a note beside his cereal bowl so that he will be able to see it.

Since so that because

5.
She married him because he was extremely rich.

even if so that because

6.
The lecture was so boring that we nearly fell asleep

That though as

7.
I love him more since he understands me.

even if as since

8.
Even if you're already here, you might stay.

Though since even if

9.
You'll have to come even if you don't like it.

Since because even if

INFORMAL LETTERS
WRITE YOUR ADDRESS (BUT NOT YOUR
NAME) ON SEPARATE LINES IN THE TOP
8 Walworth Rd.
RIGHT HAND CORNER.
London WRITE THE DATE BELOW YOUR

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UK
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4 August 2010
WRITE THE FIRST LINE NEXT TO:
PRACTICE: Write an informal letter: Dear Kate,
- TO THE MARGIN, FOLLOWED Thank you for your post card from New York. I really envy you going to all of those exciting places!
To a friend, invite him/her to visit you.
BY A COMMA. ALWAYS USE There is no chance of a holiday for me this year, I’m afraid. I’m saving up to buy a car. The driving lessons BEGIN YOUR LETTER
A NAME, NEVER BEGIN Dear are going well and my test is booked for next month. Wish me luck!

Friend. I haven’t seen you for ages and I’d love to hear all your news. Why don’t you come down and stay one DEAL WITH DIFFERENT TOPICS
weekend? Let me know if/when you’ll be free.
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To your aunt, thank her about the present that she sent to you.
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To your parents, tell them about an important decision you have made.

FORMAL LETTERS
WRITE YOUR ADDRESS ON
12, Kenmore Road SEPARATE LINES IN THE TOP
Littletown RIGHT HAND CORNER.
LT12 9BH
DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME

1st December 2010

WRITE THE NAME AND USE SEPARATE

Mr G. Sands
Practice:ADDRESS
write a formal
OF THEletter
PERSONto a university informing the director of admissions that you have decided not to attend that university. PARAGRAPHS TO:
Fitness First
THAT YOU ARE WRITING TO Lake Road
ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE, Littletown
WRITE A PARAGRAPH SAY WHY YOU ARE

BELOW THE DATE LT1 5MX WRITING

Topic Sentence Dear Mr Sands GIVE DETAILS OR EXTRA

INFORMATION
I am writing to apply for the job of Fitness Instructor, as advertised in Thursday's Daily News. This is an ideal job WRITE THE DATE BELOW YOUR
What is the topic sentence? The topic sentenceforis me
the due
first sentence in a paragraph.
to my enthusiasm for sport, my related experience and qualifications. ADDRESS
CONCLUDE YOUR LETTER

Sport and fitness training have always been important to me, which is why I chose to take a BTEC Diploma in
What does it do? It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
Sports Science. I obtained distinctions in the Sports Anatomy & Physiology and Sports Injuries modules last year. I

am a confident user of Microsoft Office 2007 and have worked extensively with Fitness Publisher, a program for

How do I write one? Summarize the main idea ofanalyzing fitness. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.
your paragraph.

WRITE Dear…
As you can see from my CV, I have taken the opportunity to gain extra qualifications offered at college, which has
NEXT
The following TO THEorLEFT
phrases, onesHAND
similar to these, can be used in your topic sentence to express the main idea:
helped me get part-time work as a pool attendant. I have also run a lunchtime aerobics class at college since the
MARGIN, FOLLOWED BY A
start of this year.
COMMA.
● The reasons for ● The different sections (parts, kinds, types) of
I finish college in six weeks and I am keen to find a job rather than carry on with further full-time study. I could
● The causes of (the effects of) ● The characteristics (qualities) of
start any part time work or training sooner as many of my classes are finishing and most of my assignments are
● The steps for (the procedure for) done. ● The problems of

● The advantages of (the disadvantages of) ● The precautions for

I look forward to hearing from you.
● The ways to (the methods of) ● The changes to
Yours sincerely,
Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second,

Canada has a high standard of education. Students are LONGFORD

LOUISE taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian

cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

PRACTICE WITH TOPIC SENTENCES

1. Write a topic sentence for each of the following topics. Use one of the phrases above to write the main idea:

Example: catching colds

END YOUR LETTER Yours
_____people can avoid catching colds by taking certain precautions
Faithfully, Yours Sincerely.
This topic sentence
FOLLOWED includes the topic “catching colds” and the main idea “taking precautions”.
BY A COMMA.

a. Large cars

______________________________________________________________________________________
b. Living in a remote area

______________________________________________________________________________________

c. Studying abroad

______________________________________________________________________________________

d. Accidents

______________________________________________________________________________________

2. Write the topic sentence for the following paragraphs:

Topic A: Patience

Topic sentence:___________________________________________________________________________________

For example, recently I began taking my two-year-old dog to an obedience school. After four weeks of lessons and practice, she has learned to follow only three commands--sit, stand, and lie down--and even those

she often gets confused. Frustrating as this is, I continue to work with her every day. After dog school, my grandmother and I sometimes go to grocery shopping. Inching along those aisles, elbowed by hundreds of

fellow customers, backtracking to pick up forgotten items, and standing in the endless line at the checkout, I could easily grow frustrated and cranky. But through years of trying times I have learned to keep my

temper in check. Finally, after putting away the groceries, I might go out to a movie with my fiancé, to whom I have been engaged for three years. Layoffs, extra jobs, and problems at home have forced us to

postpone our wedding date several times. Still, my patience has enabled me to cancel and reschedule our wedding plans again and again without fuss, fights, or tears.

Topic B: A Frightful Imagination

Topic sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________

For instance, when I was in kindergarten, I dreamed that my sister killed people with a television antenna and disposed of their bodies in the woods across the street from my house. For three weeks after that dream

I stayed with my grandparents until they finally convinced me that my sister was harmless. Not long afterwards, my grandfather died, and that sparked new fears. I was so terrified that his ghost would visit me that I

put two brooms across the doorway of my bedroom at night. Fortunately, my little trick worked. He never came back. More recently, I was terribly frightened after staying up late one night to watch The Ring. I lay

awake until dawn clutching my cell phone, ready to ring 911 the moment that spooky little girl stepped out of my TV. Just thinking about it now gives me goosebumps.

Topic C: A Love of Reading

Topic sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________________

When I was a young girl, I would make a tent out of my blankets and read Nancy Drew mysteries late into the night. I still read cereal boxes at the breakfast table, newspapers while I am stopped at red lights, and

gossip magazines while waiting in line at the supermarket. In fact, I'm a very talented reader. For example, I've mastered the art of talking on the phone while simultaneously reading Dean Koontz or Stephen King.

But what I read doesn't matter all that much. In a pinch, I'll read junk mail, an old warranty, a furniture tag ("DO NOT REMOVE UNDER PENALTY OF LAW"), or even, if I'm extremely desperate, a chapter or two in a

textbook.
Supporting Details

What are supporting sentences? They come after the topic sentence, making up the body of a paragraph.

What do they do? They give details to develop and support the main idea of the paragraph.

How do I write them? You should give supporting facts, details, and examples.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second,

Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian

cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

3.
Checking on supporting ideas: look at the following ideas. Circle the letter of the idea that DOES NOT support the topic.

1.1 Ways to get rid of hiccups 1.3 Reasons for car accidents

a. Breath into a paper bag a. Fast driving

b. Hold your breath to the count of ten b. Drinking and driving

c. Have someone frighten you c. Not following traffic regulations

d. Make an appointment with your adviser d. Giving signals

1.2 Steps for planning a trip 1.4 Characteristics of a good restaurant

a. Purchasing a map a. Efficient waiters

b. Working late b. Delicious food

c. Making an itinerary c. Jacket and tie required

d. Reserving a ticket d. Pleasant atmosphere

Writing supporting ideas

4.
Use the topic that you wrote on exercise 1. Write four supporting ideas:

Example: catching colds

1. People can avoid catching colds by taking certain precautions.

a. Avoiding people with colds

b. Sleeping well

c. Eating nutritious food

d. Taking vitamin C.

2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

a. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

a. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

b. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

d. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Closing Sentence

What is the closing sentence? The closing sentence is the last sentence in a paragraph.

What does it do? It restates the main idea of your paragraph.

How do I write one? Restate the main idea of the paragraph using different words.

Example:

There are three reasons why Canada is one of the best countries in the world. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second,

Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well-trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian

cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live. As a result, Canada is a desirable place to live.

WRITING IDEAS IN A PARAGRAPH

5.Write the paragraphs that you outlined as exercise by expanding your supporting ideas into complete sentences:

Example:
CATCHING COLDS

People can avoid catching colds by taking certain precautions. Perhaps the most important precaution is to avoid people who have already a cold so that you are not exposed to their germs. You should also sleep well so your

resistance is strong. Eating nutritious food will ensure that you have the vitamins that can help fight the cold germs. Finally, you could try taking vitamin C supplements, which may help prevent your catching a cold.

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