Task I-V I. Fill in the blanks with appropriate transitions. Write your answers before the number,
1. Employees need to continually expand their job skills -- they can achieve their full personal potential. A.so that B.in case C. otherwise D. in addition to E. instead of
2. A violation of the law, --- how slight, is a crime and therefore punishable. A. even though B.no matter C. however D. thereby E. further
3. Food producers claim that adding fiber to foods is difficult -- it changes the qualities of the food. A. in order that B. whereas C. since D. nevertheless E. although
4. -- much as you sail , there will always be something new to learn about A. as B. though C. owing to D. however E. no matter
5. -- little space you have in your garden, it's always possible to grow something to eat A. hence B. no matter how C. So D. although E. furthermore
II. GENERAL to SPECIFIC PATTERN: Tell whether the idea is general or particular. Then underline the grammatical/transition signal used. Write your answers before the number,
1. Primarily Mr. and Mrs. Santos work hard to provide for their children.
2. M. and Mrs. Santos work specifically, they always have overtime to provide for their three sons and two daughters.
3. Largely, children have sweet tooth,
4. Ronald loves eating sweets, such as cakes and chocolates,
5. Every Saturday Maria goes to the supermarket to buy weekly supplies like toiletries and food. III. Identify whether the statement is a claim or counterclaim. They underline the transition word used.
1. Maria concludes that a cell phone with Internet access will help her do homework
2. Politicians argue that the economy will be improved by the influx of money into​