Unit 3 Semester Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

When using the connector 'however' to show contrast, we must add a ________________________ before AND after the connector.

however

When using connectors 'yet' and 'still' to show contrast, we must add a _________________________ in front of the connector.

comma

Use the correct connector to fill in the blank - Pterosaurs were flying creatures that lived in prehistoric times, _________________________, they were not dinosaurs. (still / however)

however

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)

still

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

yet

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

contrasting or different

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

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

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

as

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

when

__________________________ are words that describe the number or quantity of a noun.

Quantifiers

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)

Each

We use quantifiers each and every with singular countable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ___________________ child in the class painted a plaster fossil. (each / every)

Every

We use quantifiers all and all the with plural or uncountable nouns. Use the correct quantifier to fill in the blank - ________________________ trees in this area have yellow leaves. (all / all the)

All the

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

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

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

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

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 -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 -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

To use a search engine you must first enter a _________________ word to search for.

key

We can use __________________________ engines to help us find the information that we need on the internet.

search

Explanation texts use _________________________ that allow us to talk about special features or processes in the explanation.

technical words

Explanation texts are written in ______________________ tense to explain something that is true right now.

simple present tense

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

adjectives

An explanation text contains many ____________________ that name the people or things that take part in the process described in the explanation.

nouns

Explanation texts often include special visual features like __________________________ or ___________________ to help us understand the explanation better.

diagrams or illustrations

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

ending statement or ending comment

An explanation text is organized into ______________________ that often describe a series of steps.

paragraphs

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 begins with a _______________________ to tell us what process the text will be describing.

a title

An explanation text can describe _____________ or _____________ something happens or is done.

how or why