Explanation texts can include _________________ which help us understand more clearly and describe the people, things or processes in the explanation.

Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Studying fossils is a long process, _________________________ it is an exciting process. (yet / still)

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.

Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - The scientists knew there were no more fossils, _____________________ they wanted to search the swamps. (yet / still)

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.

Connectors like 'as', 'when', 'while', 'before' and 'since' tell us __________________ something happens.

Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Dr. Parker explained how fossils were formed _____________________ we walked along the fossil trail. (as / since)

Connectors like 'yet', 'still', and 'however' connect two ___________________________ ideas about a topic.

We use quantifiers each and every with singular countable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ___________________ fossil had a different shape. (each / every)

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 a person who studies science.

An explanation text may end with a _______________________ to wrap up or complete the information.

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)