Homework #8—Due for 9th Class
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In the Blue “Critical Reading” Handout
p. 16-17: Review notes on the Paired Passages, paying careful attention to the notes about the “How Da Freak Would I Know?” Questions
p. 17B, 17C, 17D: do only the black-starred questions. Answers on the bottom of each page
Math Reds: Homework in Your Math Textbook
p. 162: all
p. 163: 3, 24, 5, 6
p. 164: 3-7
p. 165: 1, 2, 9, 11
p. 166: 1
Grammar: Study for the Quiz/Contest on Direction Words (Words are at the bottom of the page.
In the Blue Book: do Test 3: Section 2 (Grammar) and Section 4 (Calculator Math)
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Straight Direction Words
● Furthermore, Moreover, In addition to, Additionally, Also, Next, What’s more, Besides
● Last = Finally
● Subsequently: “afterward in time”
● In other words = In short. Used to re-state, clarify, or summarize a previous assertion (& therefore emphasize it)
● Indeed has 2 different usages.
1) When used to confirm a previous assertion, indeed means “Truly” or “For sure”
Example: Before I started teaching you, I had a feeling that you’d be a fantastic student. Indeed, you’ve matched my expectations.
2) When used to introduce an additional—and stronger or more surprising point, indeed means “Here’s an interesting/surprising point:”
Example: Despite failing his first two quizzes, Drew changed his study habits and finished with an A-. Indeed, had he not done so poorly at the start, he might not have ended with such a good grade.
● Broadly speaking. Used to introduce a generalization or broad definition
● Similarly = Likewise = By the same token = Along those lines. Used to link 2 sentences that are analogous to each other. The 2 sentences must have 2 similar ideas—2 ideas that you can compare. The second sentence can NOT introduce a new ideas
“Cause & Effect” Direction Words
● As a result; Since; Because; so; Due to
● Consequently
● Thus / Therefore
● Accordingly
● Hence
● Given that
● for: means because
Example: The rain has been canceled, for it is raining out.
● For these reasons: means “Because of the above reasons,…”
● To this end: means “to achieve this goal”
Memorize These “Turning” Direction Words
● However; Yet; but;
● Although / Though / Even though
● Despite / In spite of
● Nonetheless / Nevertheless
● Regardless
● whereas
● Even so: similar meaning to nonetheless
● Still: can mean however
Example: In this zoo the bears are cute and cuddly; still, you should exercise caution when you approach the cages.
● While: similar meaning to although
Example: While I’ll concede that some of your points are valid, I disagree with your central argument.
● At the same time = On the other hand: similar meaning to however
Example: The Yankees are not my favorite team. At the same time, I want them to win the World Series because I hate the Dodgers.