S2 SENTENCE STRUCTURE TECHNIQUES

Coloured crayons were a natural next step. But the original pigments they had used were not safe for kids, so they developed crayons that would be safe if swallowed. The first box they sold — the one with eight colours — cost just one nickel.

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And yet, emojis are not words. Consider what happens when emojis stand on their own, without text. Cognitive scientist Neil Cohn has run several experiments on emojis, including one that encouraged participants to communicate using only emojis.

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If you’ve visited Orkney during the summer months then you’ll already know about its breathtaking vistas, rugged coastlines, stunning beaches, incredible archaeology, diverse wildlife, rich culture, and unique food, drink and crafts.

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A combination of the pollution-free air, consistent rainfall and diverse natural habitats account for around 500 native plants thriving in Orkney.

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I squabble with my sister. I forget how to do basic tasks and I expect my mum to do all my laundry and bring me cups of tea. I refuse to get out of bed before I am mentally ready, which is never before 10am. Why do I behave like this?

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I have been practising my adult posture, but I have also been trialling a few other coping mechanisms. I have a winner. Headstands. Seriously, next time you feel yourself being drawn into an argument with your family, take a deep breath, and try standing on your head. It will change your whole outlook, I promise.

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A Tunnock's Teacake it is a dome of cheapish chocolate covering a plasticky-tasting mallow ball that sits on top of an almost foosty biscuit. I think it’s bowfin (which it is) but that’s voicing the kind of opinion that would get a person chucked out of the local bowling club.

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I know the argument: school uniform creates a sense of identity, of belonging. But I don't see that. For me, it's about removing individuality, creating an army of robots, all looking the same, all doing the same thing.

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The accommodation is basic, with bed, desk, bookcase and stool made from vandal-proof, reinforced concrete, anchored to the floor.

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The NSPCC, (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) has previously said that fines do not go far enough and has called on the government to make senior managers of social media companies face action in court.

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