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What should the introduction include?
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It should introduce the subject. |
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It should give instructions for how to read the rest of the explanation. |
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It should tell a mystery story. |
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It should tell the reader how long it will take to read the whole explanation. |
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You would use a glossary for ____
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listing the page number where each subject is mentioned. |
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giving the title and the name of the author. |
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listing the contents of the explanation. |
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defining specialist vocabulary. |
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In an explanation about how a lava lamp works, which tense would you use?
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Past |
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Present |
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Future |
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None of the above |
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Why are illustrations, diagrams and charts used in explanations?
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They help the reader understand how to follow the instructions. |
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They add extra information, which helps the reader understand the explanation. |
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They are only there to entertain the reader. |
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They are never used in explanations. |
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Which of the following connectives would you NOT find in an explanation?
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After that, next, the following spring. |
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Furthermore, moreover, in conclusion. |
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First, then, finally. |
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Because, so, as a result. |
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Which of these questions could NOT be answered by an explanation?
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Should pupils have to wear school uniform? |
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What causes the tides? |
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Why do penguins have wings? |
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How does a computer work? |
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Explanations are written in ____
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first person. |
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second person. |
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third person. |
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first person and second person. |
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Which of the following would be an example of an explanatory (explanation) text?
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A novel. |
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A book of poetry. |
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A manual on how to look after your bike. |
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A book on how a bike works. |
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