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COMPLETE WITH AN IDIOM: This matter is a ____ in a ____ ; it is an argument about nothing.
storm / teacup
ADD A PREFIX AND SUFFIX AND COMPLETE: It's almost impossible to find a jury who are __prejudic__ by pre-trial publicity.
unprejudiced
COMPLETE: Playing videogames can improve your p______-s_______ skills.
problem-solving
NAME 5 connectives to add information.
Moreover, furthermore, plus, also, too, what's more...
COMPLETE WITH AN IDIOM: That was an out-of-place-comment, you are just adding ____ to the ____.
fuel / fire
NAME a phrase used to express that something is made easier to understand, because more information is known about it.
to shed (new) light on
NAME an idiom used to say that something can act in two ways, often with one negative and one positive effect.
a double-edged sword
CORRECT OR INCORRECT: In spite studying for months, Monica did not pass the state exam.
INCORRECT!
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? Despite the weather was awful, he walked to work."
INCORRECT!
CORRECT OR INCORRECT? Despite the weather being awful, he walked to work.
CORRECT!
NAME a synonym of "because of" staring with the letter O.
owing to
NAME 8 linkers to express contrast.
But, however, nevertheless, despite, in spite of, while, in contrast to, although, even though, on the contrary, whereas...
NAME 4 literary devices that can be used to write a speech.
Repetition/anaphora, alliteration, rethorical questions, the rule of 3, hyperbole...
COMPLETE: Scientists hope that data from the probe will p_____ the w_____ for a more detailed exploration of Mars.
pave / way
NAME a phrase used to say 'to cause' starting with 'to give...'
...rise to
NAME a set phrase inspired by sea travel that is used when something is completely new and not previously described or experienced.
to navigate uncharted waters
