Health Chapter 7

nounsverbsadjectivesadverbs symptoms

A suffix is a word part added to the end of a root word.

A suffix also changes the meaning of a word.

Suffixes We Know Examples -er one who -or one who -less without -able, -ible can be farmer actor useless buildable reversible

Randy’s bike tire was flat. He couldn’t find the pump because the garage was in disorder. “It’s hopeless,” said Randy. “I’ll never make it to the soccer game on time.”

What is a topic sentence? A topic sentence has four main characteristics  It is a sentence.  It is a part of a paragraph, usually the first sentence.  It has the topic of the paragraph  It has the controlling idea of the paragraph. A topic sentence is the main idea of a paragraph.

SO…. A topic sentences is a sentence that has a topic and a controlling idea and is the first sentence of a paragraph.

A topic sentence CANNOT BE The best coffee. Cell phones for emergencies. AN INCOMPLETE SENTENCE

A topic sentence CANNOT BE The U.S. imports coffee from Columbia. California is located on the West Coast. Abraham Lincoln was the 16 th president of the United States. A FACT

A topic sentence CANNOT BE Why do people drink coffee? Why do people choose Southern California as a place to live? Why do Americans celebrate Lincoln’s birthday? A QUESTION

The Topic A topic tells the reader the subject of the paragraph. Examples of topics for a paragraph…. coffee getting a tattoo Fullerton College cell phones

Writing paragraph

Relative clause: a clause that is introduced by a relative word A subordinate clause refers to the noun of the main clause A clausal modifier identifying it or adding extra information Attributive clause Harry was clever, diligent and willing to help others, for which he was often praised by the teacher. The Prime Minister, who has been in office for three terms, is running for another term in the forthcoming election.

1. Restrictive and non-restrictive relative clauses A restrictive Relative clause: gives essential information about the meaning of the antecedent forms an integral part of the noun phrase. is closely attached to the head. is not separated from the head by a break in intonation, or by a comma in writing.

Aspirin is a very common medicine. Aspirin is used to treat headaches and cold. Aspirin is a very common medicine that is used to treat headaches and cold.

Definition Transitional words and phrases provide the glue that holds ideas together in writing. They provide coherence by helping the reader to understand the relationship between ideas, and they act as signposts that help the reader follow the movement of the discussion. Transitional expressions, thus, can be used between sentences, between paragraphs, or between entire sections of a work. The two kinds of transitions are those of logic and those of thought. Each of these kinds are discussed.

Hints For Using Transition Be careful not to use too many strong transitions. Transitions become stronger when they are the first word in a sentence, milder when they are moved a few words into the sentence. Keep the list handy while you write, until the words come automatically.