English - Lesson 1: This I Believe

Question 1

Who was the German-born theoretical physicist, widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time?

Answer 1

Albert Einstein

Question 2

When and where was Albert Einstein born?

Answer 2

He was born in Ulm, Germany Einstein on March 14, 1879

Question 3

Why was the year 1905 called as Albert Einstein’s miracle year?

Answer 3

It is because he published four hugely important theories including that of special relativity or as most people know it E = mc^2

Question 4

What are the 2 famous theories that he developed?

Answer 4

theory of relativity & theory of quantum mechanics

Question 5

What award did Albert Einstein received in August 6, 1921?

Answer 5

Nobel Prize for Physics

Question 6

It is a piece of non-fiction writing that talks or discusses a specific topic

Answer 6

essay

Question 7

What French word is “essay” derived from?

Answer 7

“essai” or “essayer” which means “trail”

Question 8

What are the 3 parts of an essay?

Answer 8

introduction, body, and conclusion

Question 9

Can an essay have only 1 paragraph?

Answer 9

Yes, an essay can have even only one paragraph. It is possible to have a one-paragraph essay, especially for question and answer essays.

Question 10

It is used for business, legal, academic, and professional purposes. It requires a professional tone.

Answer 10

formal writing

Question 11

It is used for personal or casual purposes. Informal writing has a personal and emotional tone.

Answer 11

informal writing

Question 12

What types of pronouns do we use for informal writing?

Answer 12

first person and second person pronouns

Question 13

What types of pronouns do we use for formal writing?

Answer 13

third person pronouns

Question 14

It includes the general statements and thesis statement

Answer 14

introduction

Question 15

They are the few sentences about the subject that catch the attention of the reader

Answer 15

general statements

Question 16

One sentence that tells the reader the main points of the topic and states the overall “plan” of the essay

Answer 16

thesis statement

Question 17

It consists of one or more paragraphs following the introduction. Each paragraph supports the main idea of the essay by breaking it down into smaller ideas or sub-topics.

Answer 17

body

Question 18

It completes the essay by summarizing the most important ideas in the essay. It can also contain a prediction, or a solution to a problem.

Answer 18

conclusion

Question 19

It tells a story with purpose, normally told in first but can be third person. It can be in one or more paragraphs. In a narrative essay, you tell a story, often about a personal experience, but you also make a point.

Answer 19

narrative essay

Question 20

Can a narrative essay be formal?

Answer 20

Yes. Narrative essays can also be formal.

Question 21

It is more of a creative writing where something is described as vividly as possible. It can be told in first or third person and can be one or more paragraphs.

Answer 21

descriptive essay

Question 22

It deals strictly with presenting the facts told in third person perspective. It generally has a 5-paragraph structure. It offers solution to the problem after determining causes and effects.

Answer 22

expository essay

Question 23

It is presented in debate format, which can be told in first or third person. It holds either a 4 or 5 paragraph structure. It uses opinions as points in an argument. It usually compares and contrasts.

Answer 23

persuasive essay