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Great Writing 3: From Great Paragraphs to Great Essays

INSTRUCTIONS: Determine if the following topics would be appropriate for a

classification essay. Write “Y” for yes or “N” for no.

1. cooking traditions in France

2. how volcanoes work

3. categories of sports

4. different kinds of service animals

5. types of social media users

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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the essay and answer the questions that follow.

Advertising Before the Internet

People log into their social media account or simply go online and what do they see? They are
hit with a visual mess of advertisements—ads for items ranging from furniture and clothing to
vacations and tax services. This is the modern face of advertising, but what did companies do before
the digital age, that is, before the Internet? Where did they place ads for their products and services?
Before the Internet, there were three main forms of advertising: direct, print, and broadcast
advertising, all of which are still widely used today.
The oldest form of advertising is the direct ad. Direct ads go as far back as the ancient
Egyptians, who put ads on pieces of stone! The use of direct ads became even more commonplace
when modern postal services were created. Companies sent ads through the mail, hoping that
customers would either come into their stores to make purchases or order products through the mail.
This is still an important way for companies to communicate with prospective buyers. Some
companies also use the phone to deliver their direct ads. This type of ad is called direct advertising
because one ad goes directly to one potential customer. For this reason, it is not a very efficient
choice. However, it can be effective at getting customers to buy a product.
Another major form of advertising is print advertising, which are ads that appear in print
form. These include ads on signs, but they mostly involve ads in newspapers and magazines. Many
companies choose to advertise in newspapers because the process is quick and not very expensive.
They can place their ad one day and see it in the newspaper the next. Unlike direct ads, print ads
reach a wide range of prospective buyers all at one time. One problem with newspapers, however, is
that the number of readers has fallen in recent years because so many people now get their news
online. Advertising in magazines is more complicated than advertising in newspapers. Most
magazines come out only once a month, so companies need to plan ahead for this type of ad.
Magazine ads are also more expensive than those in newspapers. However, one benefit of magazines
is that companies can advertise to specific groups of readers, such as young women or people who
play golf, depending on the type of readers a certain magazine attracts. For this reason, magazine
advertising can be very efficient. For many companies and many products, print ads can be a smart
choice.
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Finally, broadcast advertising had its birth with the invention of new technology in the
twentieth century. Broadcast ads, or “commercials” as they are more commonly referred to, are ads
that appear on radio and television. In the early twentieth century, huge numbers of people listened
to the radio, and companies soon began advertising alongside radio programs. Then in the second half
of the century, as television became the main form of entertainment, TV ads became increasingly
popular. Broadcast advertising reaches a massive audience. A commercial during a popular football
game, for example, can reach more than 100 million people. Similar to magazine advertising,
companies can also choose to advertise to specific audiences by placing a commercial during a
program that is popular with specific groups, such as teenagers, young parents, or the elderly.
Broadcast advertising is expensive compared to other types of advertising, but it is a very powerful
and effective way to advertise a business.
Although our world is becoming increasingly digital, many companies still rely heavily on the
non-digital forms of direct, print, and broadcast adverting. These forms of advertising have a long
history and continue to be used by companies both big and small. While it is possible that all ads in
the future will be delivered digitally, for now, direct, print, and broadcast ads are still valuable and
widely used business tools.

6. What is the purpose of the essay? Write it here.

7. What is the hook? Write it here.

8. What is the connecting information between the hook and the thesis statement? Write it here.

9. What is the thesis statement? Write it here.

10. What points of development are given in the thesis statement? Write them here.
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11. What is the topic sentence in the first body paragraph? Write it here.

12. What is the concluding statement? Write it here.

GRAMMAR: Subject Adjective Clauses

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the sentences, making the second sentence an adjective clause.
Punctuate as needed.

13. Some people never respond to ads. These ads appear on social media.

14. The first emoji appeared in 1999. An emoji is a small digital image used in texts.

15. Many people have a background in art or graphic design. They work in advertising.

16. Ads appear in monthly magazines. These are less expensive than televisions commercials.

17. Digital ads are the most recent category. These ads appear on mobile devices.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with the best word in parentheses.

18. This is a complicated process, so it is important not to (skip / rehearse) any

steps.

19. Employees appreciate companies that allow them to have a(n) (unique / flexible)
schedule, for example, working ten hours for four days instead of eight hours for five days.
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20. It is always better to (face / classify) problems and try to solve them than to
avoid them.

21. New technology offers methods for identifying (prospective / crucial) customers
for specific products.

22. Many people do not (negotiate / react) well to bad news if they are tired or
stressed.

INSTRUCTIONS: Match the word to the correct definition.

a. basis
b. factor
c. potential
d. range from
e. rehearse
f. solo
g. unique
h. visual
23. to extend from; to cover

24. to practice, prepare for a performance

25. one of a kind

26. able to be seen

27. the main reason for something

28. by oneself, alone

29. a fact to be considered; a cause

30. possible

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word form to complete each sentence.

31. Universities their applicants by age, gender, and high school academic
record.
a. classification (n)
b. classify (v)
c. classified (adj)
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32. The report shows a clear difference between people born before 1980 and
those born after that year.
a. generation (n)
b. generate (v)
c. generational (adj)
d. generationally (adv)

33. Good managers try to meet with each of their employees in order to offer
any help and support they may need.
a. personality (n)
b. personalize (v)
c. personal (adj)
d. personally (adv)

34. The company guarantees all of their products and will provide a for any
product that breaks in the first year.
a. replacement (n)
b. replace (v)
c. replaceable (adj)

INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble the words and phrases to write a sentence. Use correct
capitalization and punctuation.

35. that they get / many people / in the mail / advertisements / throw away

36. be sure to / you choose, / whichever major / see an advisor

37. several generations / in many parts / the same household / of the world / live in

38. is often / to look for / a new job / in the decision / a crucial factor / a higher salary
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INSTRUCTIONS: Read each sentence. Identify the location of the (underlined) error(s). If
there is no error, choose “no error.”

39. The bride’s (a) mother who was born in Poland, (b) speaks English (c) with an accent.
a. a
b. b
c. c
d. no error

40. (a) There is many (b) people who find this documentary on fish (c) very entertainment.
a. a
b. b
c. c
d. no error

41. The (a) manager which designed this online ad (b) has more than (c) ten years of experience.
a. a
b. b
c. c
d. no error

42. At restaurants, customers often choose (a) dishes that are (b) a little less expensive (c) than the most
expensive dish on the menu.
a. a
b. b
c. c
d. no error

43. (a) One of the most important factors to consider (b) are (c) the impacts on the environment.
a. a
b. b
c. c
d. no error
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44. INSTRUCTIONS: Write a classification essay. Choose from the following topics: types of
families, types of apps, or types of weekend activities. Use the five-paragraph essay format.
Make sure your thesis statement gives a clear idea of how the essay will be developed. Your
conclusion should give your reader something to think about. Use at least two of the
vocabulary words or phrases from Unit 4. Write at least 200 words.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Read the essay and answer the questions that follow.

An Important Decision

Choosing between remaining in the family home or finding an independent living space is an
important decision for a young person. In many countries, young people start an independent life
when they begin college, find a first job, or get married. When they first leave home and find their
own apartment, they are often very excited. They think their lives will be remarkably different than
when they lived with their parents. However, many young adults may find that living on their own is
not as different from living at home—or as exciting—as they expected.
Probably the most important point of comparison between these two preferences is cost. It
is usually less expensive to stay in the family home than to find a separate apartment. Rent costs are
just the beginning. In addition to rent, there are also bills for heating, electricity, and food. For some
young people, life at home may be free, but many young people who continue to live at home begin
to contribute to the family’s bills, perhaps not for rent, but for food or Internet service, for example.
They are often surprised at how much it costs to run a household.
Convenience is another important factor to consider. When young adults move from their
family home, they can choose where to live. They can choose a location that is closer to their school,
job, or nightlife than their parent’s home. However, not everything about moving away from home is
convenient. When people live on their own, they have to do everything themselves—shopping,
cooking, cleaning, laundry, and so on. At home, young people may help out with some of these jobs,
but it is likely that their parents—probably their mothers—do many of these tasks for them. When
living on their own, these young people come home from work or school each evening. They may be
tired and hungry. One evening, they may open the refrigerator and find that it is empty. There may
be a pile of dirty clothes to be washed. All of these inconveniences may be a reminder of how
convenient life was at home.
So why do many young people prefer to move out of their family home and find their own
place to live? Often, they make this choice because they want more independence than they have at
home. They want the freedom to do what they want, whenever they want. They can stay out late,
wake up at noon on Saturday, eat when and what they want, and text their friends all night. There is
no threat of parents telling them what to do and when to do it. While young adults may enjoy this
freedom, they may also discover that independent living comes with a lot of responsibility. For
example, they may not be able to sleep until noon on Saturday because they may need to clean the
kitchen and do the laundry. They may not be able to text their friends all night because they have to
work the next day in order to pay the rent. In addition to freedom, independent living involves a great
deal of responsibility that actually limits the freedom young adults seek.
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The decision to live with family or to find a separate place is a personal one and requires
careful consideration. One factor may be significant for one person, whereas another factor may be
significant for someone else. It is important to consider how the two choices differ in terms of cost,
convenience, and independence. It may be a good idea to discuss the choice with people who have
experienced both before deciding. In fact, the two choices may not be as different as they first
appear.

5. What two subjects is the writer comparing?

6. What is the thesis statement? Write it here.

7. What method of comparison does the writer use: point-by-point or block?

8. What are the three points of comparison?

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with the best connector or transition.

9. (Although / However) running ten miles is difficult, it can also be rewarding.

10. In the United States, business meetings almost always begin at the scheduled time; in Mexico,
(in contrast / likewise), it is not unusual for people to arrive late.

11. (Like / Compared to) the television screens of the 1960s, today’s TV screens are
enormous.

12. The water was frigid. (Nevertheless / Conversely), dozens of people ran in for a
swim.

13. In the 1930s, many people lost their jobs because of the bad economy.
(Similarly / Likewise), during the current weak economy, many people cannot find a job.
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GRAMMAR: The Comparative and
SuperlativeINSTRUCTIONS: Choose the
correct answer.

____ 14. Choose the correct sentence. If none of the sentences is correct, choose “no correct sentences.”
a. Sylvia is the intelligentest researcher on the team.
b. Sylvia is the most intelligentest researcher on the team.
c. Sylvia is the most intelligent researcher on the team.
d. no correct sentences

____ 15. Choose the correct sentence. If none of the sentences is correct, choose “no correct sentences.”
a. The athletes from Jamaica are the fastest in the world.
b. The athletes from Jamaica are the faster in the world.
c. The athletes from Jamaica are the most fast in the world.
d. no correct sentences

____ 16. Choose the correct sentence. If none of the sentences is correct, choose “no correct sentences.”
a. The performance was more funny than the audience expected.
b. The performance was funnier than the audience expected.
c. The performance was the funniest than the audience expected.
d. no correct sentences

____ 17. Choose the correct sentence. If none of the sentences is correct, choose “no correct sentences.”
a. The class speaks English betterly now than in the past.
b. The class speaks English much more better now than in the past.
c. The class speaks English more well now than in the past.
d. no correct sentences

GRAMMAR: Parallel Structure

INSTRUCTIONS: Look at the underlined word(s) in each sentence. If there is an error,
choose the correct form. If there is no error, choose “correct.”

____ 18. Some popular activities are swimming, biking, and to go hiking.
a. swimming, biking, and hiking
b. swimming, to bike, and to go hiking
c. correct

____ 19. The doctor advised the patient to get plenty of rest, get plenty of sleep, and exercising.
a. get plenty of rest, get plenty of sleep, and get plenty of exercising
b. get plenty of rest, sleep, and exercise
c. correct
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____ 20. When visiting a new city, the most important things visitors need are a clean place to stay, good food
to eat, and enough money to get both of these.
a. a clean place, good food to eat, and enough money for both
b. a clean place to stay, to eat, and to get both of these
c. correct

____ 21. Good employees are hard working, pay attention to details, and knowledgeable.
a. hard working, detailed, and knowledgeable
b. hard working, pay attention to details, and have knowledge about the business
c. correct

____ 22. People use fireworks for many reasons: to celebrate holidays, for birthdays, and for other special
occasions.
a. holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions
b. for holidays, for birthdays, and for other special occasions
c. correct

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

____ 23. A tremendous traffic jam the city for six hours yesterday.
a. accomplished
b. paralyzed
c. constituted

____ 24. It is always a good idea to make copies of important documents and keep the in
a safe place.
a. preferences
b. principles
c. originals

____ 25. All of the had to leave the building quickly when a fire started in one of the
apartments.
a. residents
b. procedures
c. principles

____ 26. After two weeks of weather, people began ice skating on the frozen lakes and
rivers.
a. urban
b. frigid
c. constant
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____ 27. The manager explained the safety that all new employees must learn and follow.
a. procedures
b. motions
c. threats

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each sentence with the correct word form.

28. The fact that the project was completed on time and with no extra costs is a considerable
(accomplishment / accomplish / accomplished).

29. It is difficult to get any work done when there are (constant / constantly)
interruptions.

30. The comfortable atmosphere encouraged all participants to express their ideas
(freedom / free / freely).

31. Some people like coffee in the morning, but others (preference / prefer /
preferable / preferably) tea.

32. (Threat / Threaten / Threatening / Threateningly) weather forced the

school to cancel all outdoor activities.

INSTRUCTIONS: Unscramble the words and phrases to write a sentence. Use correct
capitalization and punctuation.

33. more humid / compared to / this year is / last year

34. it appears / the painting is / remarkably modern / although / more than 500 years old

35. the most popular / not only was the donut / it was also / dessert at the cafe / the least expensive

36. frigid / this winter / unlike / last winter / has been

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37. may not have as much / people who live / freedom as / with their parents / people who live on their
own

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite each sentence, correcting the error(s) in each. If there is no error,
write “no error.”

38. It is expensiver than we expected to build the stadium and training all the employees.

39. Although no one can predict the future, everyone can try to plan for it.

40. Being a skilled doctor require both education and experience.

41. The weather in Norway is not as severe like Alaska.

42. It very convenience to live near public transportation.

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43. INSTRUCTIONS: Write a comparison essay. Compare your hometown or neighborhood

today to what it was like when you were a child or when your parents were young. Use the
block method or point-by-point method. Include a short introduction with a thesis statement,
two or three body paragraphs, and a brief conclusion. Use at least two of the vocabulary words
or phrases from Unit 6. Write at least 200 words.

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