Linking words & Thanksgiving

Mayflower was

• a flower that grew in May

• the name of a Native American tribe/nation.

• a ship that transported a group of English families

• a town

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Plymouth was

• a ship that transported a group of English families.

• last settlement in New England

• a town in England

• first colonial settlement in New England

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Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? (multiple answers)

• We celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year.

• We celebrate the birth of St. Nicolas.

• We celebrate first harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans.

• We celebrate the Old New Year.

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Why did the Pilgrims leave England?

• Because of the lack of harvest during that period.

• Because of the religious reasons.

• Because of boredom

• Because they were adventurous like the Vikings.

When exactly did Mayflower embark on its journey?

• 1520

• 1720

• 1660

• 1620

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The flight was delayed ______ bad weather.

• because of

• because

• such as

• for example

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That money is to cover costs________ travel and accommodation.

• because

• for example

• such as

• furthermore

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The house is beautiful. ___________, it's in a great location.

• For example

• As well as

• Such as

• Furthermore

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We have a responsibility to our community ____to our families.

• as well as

• as

• such as

• for example

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Eight people, _______two children, were injured in the explosion.

• for example

• such as

• including

• as well as

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