2nd Quarter LQ

The wealthy politician donated a substantial amount for the construction of a new school building.

• large

• small

• confidential

• valuable

The committee contemplated whether they would pursue with their next project or not.

• thought hard

• discussed seriously

• cancelled abruptly

• talked privately

His report did not contain any substance; ____________, it was poorly written.

• yet

• accordingly

• moreover

• however

The group presented their report well. They also provided concrete examples to illustrate their points. ____________, they entertained questions from the audience and gave excellent answers.

• Lastly

• Similarly

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

The medicine that I took as pain reliever made me drowsy. ___________, it also made me nauseous.

• While

• Although

• Nevertheless

• Additionally

This pattern of idea development starts from the BIG to SMALL ideas.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

This pattern of idea development starts with an argument, supporting statement, and then, disapproving statement.

• General-particular

• Claim and counterclaim

• Problem-solution

• Cause-effect

1) Birds are insect controllers. 2) A 3-ounce baby bird will eat 51/2ounces of insects. Birds eat almost twice their own weight.

Which of the following is a general idea?

• #1

• #2

[The Wave] When the waves came tearing up the beach to the very edge of the town, the children played in the waves shouting and playing.

• True

• False

• Maybe

[The Wave] The earthquake came so strong that it was enough to frighten the villagers.

• True

• False

• Maybe