Grammar Practice

Smartphones and iPads are ________ useful in facilitating interactive learning.

What is the best word to complete the sentence?

• but

• both

• however

• unlikely

Answer explanation

"both" is a transition word that can be used to compare two things or ideas that have similar qualities or characteristics

"According to Lawler (2022), losing weight too quickly could jeopardize your chances of long-term success, plus it could introduce a host of side effects."

Which expression step is used in the statement?

• Challenging ideas

• Clarifying points

• Synthesizing ideas

• Supporting ideas

Answer explanation

"According to. . ." is under supporting ideas

"To sum up, mixed schools drive more understanding for promoting changes in gender/ sex roles representing a small unit of society compared to unisex ones."

Which part of the claim structure is this statement?

• Assertion

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Link back

Answer explanation

What do you do when you contrast things?

• tell what is the difference

• tell what is the same

• tell what is alike and difference

• tell what is the similarity and difference

Nach is having a spicy barbeque and Nisalak is having a spicy chicken noodles. If I am comparing Nach and Nisalak, what do they have in common?

• they are food lovers

• they like spicy food

• they like Thai food

• they are eating together

Mimi: Do you know that Lira always eats lately to relieve her stress. She is stress eating.

Clyde: That's wrong. It can be dangerous for her health if she doesn't change her bad habit.

Clyde's statement expresses . . .

• agreement

• disagreement

• partial agreement

• sympathy

Mike: We need to go to the beach to refresh our mind and have some fun. Do you agree with me, Jean?

Jean: ________. Going to the beach is nice to clear our head.

Which expression best complete Jean's statement?

• It's out of the question

• I can't share that view

• I think so too

• No way

Answer explanation

Which of the following best describe Academic Speaking?

• It is delivering your opinions formally, explicitly, and responsibly.

• It is delivering your opinions without facts or evidence.

• It is delivering speech using colloquial words.

• It is talking in academic space using implied ideas.

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.

According to the text, how are alligators and crocodiles alike?

• They both have short legs and powerful tails.

• They both eat eggs and are carnivorous.

• They are both green and natural predators.

• They both have scaly skins and strong.

Answer explanation

Crocodiles and Alligators are covered with scales and have backbones. They have short legs and long, powerful tails. Also, baby crocodiles and alligators both hatch from eggs.

"Having pools in backyards can be very dangerous for children if they don't know how to swim."

Which part of the claim structure is the statement?

• Assertion

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Link back

Answer explanation