The first sentence or two of an explanation text is called a ___________________________ which tells us more basic information about the topic or process that is about to be explained.
a general statement
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When using connectors 'yet' and 'still' to show contrast, we must add a _________________________ in front of the connector.
comma
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seesaw
Swap points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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When the suffix -or is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -or to tell the name of someone who invents.
inventor
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banana
Go to last place!
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magnet
Take 20 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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thief
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We use quantifiers all and all the with plural or uncountable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ________________________ trees have leaves. (all / all the)
All
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trap
No points!
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star
Double points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Many species of dinosaurs have been identified ___________________ the discovery of the first dinosaur fossils in the nineteenth century. (before / since)
since
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When the suffix -er is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -er to tell the name of someone who designs.
designer
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An explanation text may end with a _______________________ to wrap up or complete the information.
ending statement or ending comment
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Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - The scientist photographed the fossil ______________________ covering it with sack cloth and wet plaster. (before / since)
before
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When the suffix -er is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -er to tell the name of someone who teaches.
teacher
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Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Studying fossils is a long process, _________________________ it is an exciting process. (yet / still)
yet
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When the suffix -or is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -or to tell the name of someone who sculpts.
sculptor
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When the suffix -ist is added to some words it forms a new word that refers to a person's status or occupation. Add -ist to tell the name of someone who works with machines.
machinist
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When using the connector 'however' to show contrast, we must add a ________________________ before AND after the connector.
