DOL 2/29/24 4.11C Class 1

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body in space that, when close to the sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a glowing head and often a tail.

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What does 'extraneous' mean?

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Extraneous means something that is not necessary or is unrelated to the subject.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does 'transition' mean in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What is the purpose of revising a sentence?

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The purpose of revising a sentence is to improve clarity, avoid repetition, and enhance the overall quality of writing.

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What does 'launching' mean?

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Launching means to send something into motion or to start something.

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What is a meteor shower?

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A meteor shower is an event where many meteors are seen in a short period of time, usually when Earth passes through debris left by comets.

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What does 'anticipate' mean?

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Anticipate means to look forward to something or expect it to happen.

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What is the meaning of 'debris'?

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Debris refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains.

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What does 'fascinated' mean?

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Fascinated means being very interested in something.