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10 APPLY.

A Match each sentence in column A with the sentence from column B that defines the subject.

Column A Column B

1. A vuvuzela is an instrument. b a. It allows you to organize numbers or data.

2. Archaeologists are scientists. b. It is similar to a horn.

3. A magnifying glass is a tool. c. It is cut from stone, wood, or another material.

4. Statisticians are scientists. d. It makes small objects look bigger.

5. A carving is a piece of art. e. They study historic places and objects.
6. A spreadsheet is a computer f. They calculate and analyze numbers.

program.

B Combine the two sentences you matched in exercise A. Make the second sentence a
subject relative clause.
1. A vuvuzela is an instrument that is similar to a horn.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

C In your notebook, write six sentences that define objects or jobs that you know about. Use
subject relative clauses.

A doctor is someone who takes care of sick people.

D Work with a partner. Share your definitions from exercise C and let your partner guess which
object or job you are defining.

A: This is someone who takes care of sick people.
B: Is it a nurse? . . . A doctor?

A: Yes, it’s a doctor. Now it’s your turn.

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