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Reading well means two things: pulling out the exact fact you need, and noticing the small linking words — however, therefore, moreover — that show HOW two ideas connect.
Read the whole story once for the general idea, before you look for exact details.
🐦 The Thirsty Crow
Once, a thirsty crow flew over a garden looking for water. After a long search, it found a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. The crow tried to drink, but its beak could not reach the water. It thought for a while and then had a clever idea. One by one, it picked up small pebbles lying nearby and dropped them into the pitcher. Slowly, the water level rose. Finally, the crow was able to drink the water and quench its thirst. This story teaches us that patience and clever thinking can solve even the most difficult problems.
These small words show exactly HOW one sentence connects to the next.
| Linking word | Shows |
|---|---|
| however | a contrast |
| therefore | a result |
| moreover / furthermore | adding more information |
| as a result | a consequence |
This passage uses two linking words from the table above — spot them as you read.
🌳 The Tree-Plantation Drive
Last month, the Eco Club organised a tree-plantation drive in the village. More than fifty students took part, along with their teachers. The weather was hot; however, nobody complained, and everyone worked with great enthusiasm. The club also arranged for water cans so the saplings could be watered regularly. As a result, most of the saplings survived and are growing well today.
12 questions using both passages above. 🍀