Vocabulary
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Students should ___their notes carefully before taking a test.
prepare
Like human emotions, animal emotions may depend on relationships.
like-similarity
Cats often sleep for most of the day,
_________ dogs are usually more active and need more exercise.
whereas
What is an essay?
a piece of writing that presents information and ideas on a topic.
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Meteorologists can __ the weather by analyzing satellite data.
predict
Human boys and girls often choose different toys. Likewise, young chimps in captivity have shown gender-driven toy preferences.
likewise-similarity
Elephants can remember water sources for years,
_________ some birds can recall hundreds of hiding spots for food.
similarly
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introductory paragraph → Body paragraphs → Concluding paragraph
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I learned a lot from my __ school about teamwork and responsibility.
previous
A male gorilla usually has the power in a gorilla family group. In contrast, females make the decisions in a gelada family group.
in contrast-difference
Dolphins are highly social animals,
_________ tigers are more solitary and prefer to hunt alone.
whereas
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Wearing a helmet can __ serious injuries while riding a bike.
prevent
Humans can use language to express emotions, whereas the feelings of animals must be inferred.
whereas-difference
Humans can communicate using complex language,
_________ bees communicate by dancing and using chemical signals.
in contrast
The teacher showed a short __of the science experiment before the full lesson.
preview
Unlike young female chimps, young males do not normally play with objects.
unlike-difference
Some birds migrate long distances to find food,
_________ humans travel for work, education, or leisure.
similarly
What is the point by point method?
With this method, you discuss one point of comparison in each paragraph.