Academic Vocabulary: U1W6

Front

The place in which any event, real or imagined, occurs.

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scene

Front

Sentences in a paragraph or piece of text that explain or support the main idea of the text.

Back

supporting details

Front

A word, phrase, or dependent clause that provides added information to a sentence but does not limit the element it modifies.

Back

non-restrictive element

Front

A statement presenting the main points, a brief retelling of the main points.

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summary

Front

To correct or edit so as to improve.

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revising

Front

A word, phrase, or dependent clause that provides added information to a sentence but does not limit the element it modifies.

Back

non-restrictive element