A Key Phrase

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 4

• A KEY PHRASE

A key phrase is often a main topic or a significant concept within a text. It typically captures the
essence of what the text is about or highlights important ideas.

• HOW TO FIND THE KEY PHRASE?


1. Read the Text Carefully:

- Start by reading the entire text to get a general understanding of the topic.

2. Look for Repeated Ideas:

- Notice if certain terms or ideas appear multiple times. Repetition often indicates importance.

3. Identify Headings and Subheadings:

- Headings and subheadings often highlight the main topics and help you see the structure of the
text.

4. Highlight or Underline:

- As you read, highlight or underline phrases or sentences that seem significant or summarize key
points.

5. Summarize Each Paragraph:

- After reading each paragraph, write a one-sentence summary. This helps distill the main idea,
often revealing key phrases.

6. Ask Yourself Questions:

- Consider what the author is trying to convey. Questions like "What is the main point?" or "What
are the critical concepts?" can guide you.

7. Look at the Conclusion:

- The conclusion often summarizes the main points and can contain key phrases that encapsulate
the text's message.

• THE FIRST SENTENCE OF EACH PARAGRAPH IS INDENTED


This means that when you write a paragraph, the first line of that paragraph is slightly moved to the
right from the left margin

Examples:

• Indented (bertakuk)

Reading is an essential skill that can greatly enhance a person's knowledge. It opens the door
to a wealth of information, allowing individuals to explore various subjects and perspectives. By
regularly engaging with texts, readers can improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
• Block (lurus)

Reading is an essential skill that can greatly enhance a person's knowledge. It opens the door to a
wealth of information, allowing individuals to explore various subjects and perspectives. By regularly
engaging with texts, readers can improve their vocabulary and comprehension skills.

• AT LEAST -LY ADVERBS HAVE BEEN USED AND UNDERLINED


Many -ly adverbs are adverbs of manner.

What Are Adverbs of Manner?

- Definition: Adverbs of manner describe how an action is performed. They answer the question
“how?” and provide more detail about the verb in the sentence.

Examples of -ly Adverbs as Adverbs of Manner:

- Quickly: She ran quickly to the finish line.

- Carefully: He handled the fragile vase carefully.

- Happily: They sang happily during the celebration.

Key Points:

- Adverbs of manner help readers understand the action better by providing context on how it is
done.

- While many adverbs ending in -ly are adverbs of manner, not all adverbs are of this type. Some
adverbs describe time (e.g., quickly) or frequency (e.g., always).

Here’s a list of some commonly used adverbs of manner:

1. Quickly

2. Slowly

3. Easily

4. Carefully

5. Happily

6. Angrily

7. Loudly

8. Quietly

9. Gracefully

10. Suddenly

11. Clearly

12. Calmly
13. Patiently

14. Cheerfully

15. Rudely

16. Diligently

17. Well

18. Honestly

19. Brightly

20. Sharply

• AT LEAST 3 ADJECTIVES HAVE BEEN USED AND UNDERLINED


An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun (a person, place, thing, or idea). Adjectives
help give more detail about the noun, making your writing more interesting.

Examples of Adjectives:

1. Descriptive Adjectives:

- Color: red, blue, green

- Example: The red apple is on the table.

- Size: big, small, tiny

- Example: She has a big dog.

- Shape: round, square, flat

- Example: He drew a round circle.

2. Quantity Adjectives:

- few, several, many

- Example: I have three books in my bag.

3. Quality Adjectives:

- happy, sad, interesting

- Example: That was an interesting movie.

4. Opinion Adjectives:

- beautiful, delicious, boring

- Example: The cake looks delicious.

5. Age Adjectives:

- new, old, young


- Example: She has an old bike.

• DIFFERENT SENTENCE TYPES HAVE BEEN USED


Types of Sentences:

1. Declarative Sentences:

- Definition: These sentences make a statement or express an idea.

- Example: "The sun rises in the east."

2. Interrogative Sentences:

- Definition: These sentences ask a question.

- Example: "Where does the sun rise?"

3. Imperative Sentences:

- Definition: These sentences give a command or instruction.

- Example: "Please close the door."

4. Exclamatory Sentences:

- Definition: These sentences express strong emotion or excitement.

- Example: "What a beautiful sunset!"

You might also like