My View U2W2 - Animal Mimics Test

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to trick predators or prey.

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Give an example of an animal that uses mimicry.

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The hoverfly uses mimicry to look like a bee, which helps it avoid being eaten by predators.

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What is a hoverfly?

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A hoverfly is an insect that mimics bees to protect itself from predators.

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What does the term 'independent clause' mean?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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Is 'I like chocolate milk, but I don't like strawberry milk' a complex sentence?

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No, it is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Why is cause and effect important in informational texts?

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It helps readers understand the relationship between events and how one thing can lead to another.

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What does it mean to inform readers?

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To inform readers means to provide them with facts and information about a specific topic.