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An explanation text can describe _____________ or _____________ something happens or is done.
how or why
An explanation text begins with a _______________________ to tell us what process the text will be describing.
a title
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
An explanation text is organized into ______________________ that often describe a series of steps.
paragraphs
An explanation text may end with a _______________________ to wrap up or complete the information.
ending statement or ending comment
Explanation texts often include special visual features like __________________________ or ___________________ to help us understand the explanation better.
diagrams or illustrations
An explanation text contains many ____________________ that name the people or things that take part in the process described in the explanation.
nouns
Explanation texts can include _________________ which help us understand more clearly and describe the people, things or processes in the explanation.
adjectives
Explanation texts are written in ______________________ tense to explain something that is true right now.
simple present tense
Explanation texts use _________________________ that allow us to talk about special features or processes in the explanation.
technical words
We can use __________________________ engines to help us find the information that we need on the internet.
search
To use a search engine you must first enter a _________________ word to search for.
key
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.
scientist
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
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
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
