Elementary English (Eng001)

Spring 2021
Assignment No. 1
Student id: zs210200734

Q1. Look for any five time/time-order words or phrases in the following paragraph.
ANS. Last summer, my family went on vacation to an amusement park. As soon as we arrived,
I headed for the long line at the roller coaster. After several rides, my parents convinced me to
see a show. Before lunch, I rode on a water ride and got wet! Finally, it was time to head back
to the hotel. The next day, I was first in line for the roller coaster.

Q2. Expository writing is a mode of writing in which the purpose of the author is to
inform, explain, describe, or define his or her subject to the reader. The purpose
of expository writing differs from creative writing or persuasive writing. Different
paragraphs are given below. Identify the paragraphs which contain expository writing.
ANS.
Expository writing
1. Advances in science and technology have made the use of "green" energy possible. In
places where climate conditions permit, people are able to use solar energy or wind
energy for power. Solar energy is the use of sunlight for energy and power. Humans are
able to harness the energy of the sun by installing solar panels on their homes or
businesses. Humans have also found ways to harness the power of the wind by using
wind turbines to capture wind energy. Both of these forms of "green" energy are being
used more and more.

Expository writing
2. Going to college can be expensive. First, college tuition and room and board can cost
anywhere from $2,000 to more than $10,000 per semester. Other expenses make going to
college even more expensive. For example, books typically cost between $100 and $500
each term. Second, materials are also very expensive. Paper, notebooks, writing utensils,
and other supplies required often cost more at the college bookstore than at any local
discount department store. For instance, a package of notepaper costing $2 at a discount
store might cost $5 at a college bookstore. Finally, there are all kinds of special fees
added onto the bill at registration time. A college student might have to pay a $50
insurance fee, a $20 activity fee, a $15 fee to the student government association and
anywhere from $500 to $100 for parking. There is another fee if a student decides to add
or drop classes after registration. The fees required to attend college never seem to end.
Expository writing

3. A Lexi Mattress is the most comfortable bed you’ll ever sleep on. Take a 30-day trial and
see for yourself. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll come to your home, remove the mattress,
and refund you in full. You’ve got nothing to lose. Give it a try today.

Expository writing

4. The school science fair was a success again this year! We had 15 teams participating, and
they all had amazing projects. Each team consisted of two students who designed a
science experiment to test a hypothesis, created a display of their experiment and results,
and presented their display to the judges. The winners this year are Sarah Jones and Mark
Gordon, who hypothesized that students get into less trouble in the classroom on days
when it is sunny outside. The judges were very impressed with their data collection
methods, which included asking teachers to share information on how many students
earned stars at the end of each day. They correlated this information with their own data
about the weather-sunny, cloudy, or rainy.

5. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is a good example of fiction. The story narrates
various adventures of the main character, Alice, in a fictitious land full of incredible
creatures and events. Alice has to go through certain magical experiences in the
wonderland. According to the story, one day, while reading book, Alice grows bored, and
notices a white rabbit. She follows the rabbit when it goes into a hole in the ground.

Expository writing

6. This morning at 9am, a school bus collided with a car at the intersection of Jones and
Heard streets. There were no injuries on the school bus, but medical personnel performed
checks on each student and the driver before those students were transported to their
schools. The driver of the car sustained slight, non-life-threatening injuries. He was
transported to the local hospital. The accident is still under investigation at this time.

Expository writing

7. Although they don’t consider it stealing, many people regularly take things from their
jobs. The most common items to disappear are pens and pencils that the employees
 almost unconsciously stuff into their purses and pockets. Over time, they may accumulate
a lot of them. Another big item is all kinds of paper: pads of lined paper, little notepads,
and file folders. Finally, one of the most significant ways people steal from their
employees is by taking home samples of products the company makes. Employees think
they are entitled to these products and even given them to friends. These examples many
not seem like stealing, but the results are the same: extra costs to the company, which
may result in lower pay raises.

8. Together, we reached for the box and pulled it out. Inside was a shimmering solitaire
ring. Folded underneath was a short piece of paper that read: “My darling, my heart. Only
80 days have passed since I first held your hand. I simply cannot imagine my next 80
years without you in them. Will you take this ring, take my heart, and build a life with
me? This tiny little solitaire is my offering to you. Will you be my bride?

9. Your knuckles are white, your palms are drenched, and it feels like your dentist has just
switched on the drill. Worst still, as the click of the chain pulls the train skyward, you
glance back at the gum chewing guy who strapped you in and wonder what possessed
you to put your life in the hands of a kid you wouldn’t trust to wrap your sandwich.
That’s when you realize: This is all a big mistake. Only now, you’re at the top, staring
into the air, the track seems to have vanished, and the car teeters on the edge of
nothingness. Then gravity takes hold and whoooaa . . . you’re hurtling.