GE, B1.6 6e In the News

​6c In the news

By Paola Ampudia

Introductory sentences

Read the sentences to rewrite one introductory sentence.

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A priceless painting disappeared from the local museum last night. 

The museum curator reported the theft, and police are investigating. 

The incident took place at the Grand City Museum downtown. 

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A mysterious fire destroyed several documents in the city archives. 

Archivists and firefighters rushed to the scene to control the blaze. 

The fire broke out in the old section of the Municipal Archive building. 

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A series of strange disappearances has puzzled local authorities. 

Several residents of Pinewood Street have gone missing over the past month. 

All incidents occurred in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of town. 

Add a background detail.

You'll read an event about the painting disappearance.

A priceless painting disappeared from the Grand City Museum last night, and the museum curator has reported the theft to local police.

Introductory sentence

Add details!

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Security cameras recorded a person wearing a dark hoodie entering the building.

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The painting was removed from its frame and carefully hidden by the thief.

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The museum curator discovered the missing artwork during the morning inspection.

Attitude adverbs

Some adverbs show surprise or unexpected events, such as surprisingly, shockingly, unexpectedly, and astonishingly.
Others describe careful or cautious actions, like carefully, cautiously, deliberately, and stealthily.
To express certainty or obviousness, students can use obviously, clearly, reportedly, or allegedly.
For sudden events, useful adverbs include suddenly, abruptly, instantly, and immediately.
Adverbs such as fortunately, luckily, and thankfully highlight positive or fortunate outcomes, while unfortunately, sadly, and alarmingly express negative or concerning situations.

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Rewrite the sentence using an attitude adverb:

The painting disappeared from the museum last night.

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The museum was closed when the theft occurred.

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No alarms were triggered during the robbery.