Inside the USA Unit 2: Language Patterns

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What is an eraser?

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An eraser is a tool used to remove pencil marks from paper.

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What is a ruler?

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A ruler is a tool used to measure length or draw straight lines.

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What is a pen?

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A pen is a writing instrument that uses ink to write.

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What is a notebook?

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A notebook is a book of blank or lined pages for writing notes.

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What is a book?

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A book is a set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together.

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How do you ask if something is a specific item?

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You can ask, 'Is this a [item]?' for example, 'Is this a pen?'

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What does 'it is' mean?

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'It is' is a phrase used to confirm that something is true.

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What does 'is not' mean?

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'Is not' is a phrase used to deny that something is true.

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How do you respond to 'Is this a ruler?' if it is?

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You respond with 'Yes, it is.'

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How do you respond to 'Is this a notebook?' if it is not?

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You respond with 'No, it is not.'