Unit 8:Topics, Main Ideas, and Titles

Different ways to say things

WhileExample

While fast food is not good for your health, it is very convenient.

On one handOn the other

hand

Example

On one hand, fast food is not good for your health. On the other hand, it is very convenient.

ALTHOUGHExample

Although fast food is tasty, it is not very good for your health.

First Pick up the receiver.

Second Insert coins.

Third Dial the number.

To begin Pick up the receiver.

Next Insert coins.

Finally Dial the number.

There are many

problems with

Example

There are many problems with pollution.

One solution isExample

One solution is recycling

Is Example

A senator is an elected member of the senate.

ActsExample

A senator acts as a law-maker.

There are ___ types of ___

Example

There are many different types of teas.

One kind of ___is ___

Example

One kind of tea is green tea.

As a result of

Example

As a result of the heavy rain, the road is closed.

Is caused by

Example

The road closure is caused by the heavy rain.

Due to Example

Due to heavy rain, the road is closed.