ELC151 QUIZ

• What is the topic sentence for the following paragraph? 

There are many ways that concerned consumers can do to reduce hazards or noise pollution at home. They can purchase noisy products such as garbage disposals and lawn mowers with reduced noise levels. They can also use sound-absorbing materials in their home. Carpeting can be installed instead of hard flooring, and cork and fabric can be used in rooms that tend to be noisy. Also, people can become less noisy themselves. They can learn to avoid shouting, to close doors without slamming them, and to play radios, TV sets, and stereos at moderate levels.

• There are many ways that concerned consumers can do to reduce hazards or noise pollution at home.
• There are limited ways that concerned consumers can do to reduce hazards or noise pollution at home.
• The paragraph discusses ways to increase hazards and noise pollution at home.
• Consumers should increase noise pollution at home to create a more lively environment.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

• What is the topic sentence for the following paragraph?

A study at one prison shows that owning a pet can change a violent prison inmate into a more caring person. Another study discovered that senior citizens, both those living alone and those in boring nursing homes, became more interested in life when they were given pets to care for. Even emotionally disturbed children have been observed to smile and react with interest if there is a cuddly kitten or puppy to hold. Pets, then, can be a means of therapy for many kinds of individuals.

• Pets, then, can be a means of therapy for many kinds of individuals.

• Pets have no impact on individuals' well-being.
• A study at one prison shows that owning a pet can change a violent prison inmate into a more caring person.

• Pets are not suitable for therapy purposes.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the topic sentence of this paragraph?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

State one transition marker that you can find in the paragraph

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

• What is the topic sentence for the following paragraph? 

Learning a new language can have numerous benefits for individuals. It can enhance cognitive abilities, improve memory retention, and even boost career opportunities. Moreover, being multilingual opens up doors to different cultures and perspectives, fostering a sense of global awareness and understanding.

• Learning a new language can have numerous benefits for individuals.

• There are limited benefits to learning a new language.

• The paragraph discusses the disadvantages of learning a new language.

• Individuals should avoid learning new languages to prevent confusion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

More research into the possible benefits of essential oils for well-being is clearly worthwhile despite few side effects associated with the use of essential oils.

What is the linker used in this sentence?

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Yet, amidst the negative, there are also positive benefits of the lockdown towards children. Parents notably have become more intentional about reducing their children’s screen time in various ways. Noticeably, the sales of children’s books in Malaysia soared during the first Movement Control Order (MCO) in March 2020, particularly during online book sale events such as the Big Bad Wolf. Despite the restriction to conduct the event online, this did not stop parents from making multiple purchases of books for their children. Online purchases for toys and board games have also increased as parents find alternatives to keep their children happy and occupied at home during the lockdown.

Write the topic sentence in this paragraph.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Linking word is used to link _____ and to show how their meanings are related.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

There are some ways to reduce river pollution. However, most of the times, polluted rivers cannot be rehabilitated to their original and natural condition. Nevertheless, minimising drain pollution can be a cost-effective way to improve the condition of the rivers. One of the ways is by installing grease traps to capture oil, and these traps must be regularly maintained.  Local authorities will have to carry out enforcement to combat illegal discharge of oil and grease into the sewerage system.

 ‘Nevertheless’ links two ideas. What are they?

• Polluted rivers cannot be rehabilitated to their original and natural condition.

• There are some ways to reduce river pollution.

• minimising drain pollution can be a cost-effective way to improve the condition of the rivers.

• However, most of the times, polluted rivers cannot be rehabilitated to their original and natural condition. Nevertheless, minimising drain pollution can be a cost-effective way to improve the condition of the rivers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The tickets will allow the public a whole day viewing access to the matches.

However, the mornings are for the juniors’ competitions and much quieter. The

stadium will fill up later in the afternoon when there is a much better

atmosphere. Usually, the big-name sumo wrestlers will start arriving from

around 2 pm onwards. The matches for second division, also known as Juryo

start at 2:20 pm while matches for the top division, Makuuchi start at 4:20 pm,

which consist of the very best sumo wrestlers in Japan. The highest-ranked

wrestlers are always the last to compete.

‘However’ links two (2) ideas. What are the ideas?

1.
2.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2