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English for Communication and Study Skills

8. The quail egg is very small. On the contrary, the ostrich egg is
very big.
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9. This shop sells only genuine leather. However, if you want to
buy an artificial one, please go to the shop around the corner.
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10. Our family bought a modern house design. Nevertheless, my
mother wants to buy an antique bed.
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4) Description context clue

The author includes one or more descriptions to help the reader
understand the meaning of a word.
ผู้เขียนจะอธิบายความหมายของคําศัพท์โดยการยกตัวอย่างประกอบการอธิบาย เพื่อให้

ผู้อ่านเข้าใจความหมายได้ โดยการให้คําจํากัดความต่างๆ
These are some examples of the example clues; such as, for instance, for
example, and like.
ตัวอย่างของ คําที่ปรากฏในประโยค ที่ผู้เขียนนํามาใช้ในการยกตัวอย่างประกอบเพื่อให้

ผู้อ่านเข้าใจในความหมายของคําศัพท์ เช่น

such as, for instance, for example, and like.

Examples
• An orchestra is a large instrumental ensemble used in
classical music that contains a lot of instrument for instance
violin, cello, piano and percussion instruments.
• Mekong River flows through many countries in Southeast
Asia, such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In
other word, it can be called a transboundary river in
Southeast Asia.
• Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) produced hundreds of
greatest inventions during his life. For example, the
phonograph, the motion-picture camera, and a light bulb
powered by electricity. So, he was one of the greatest
inventors of all times.

• Alcohol is a depressant and has the effects on the nervous
system i.e., it slow down some brain functions, such as
reducing nervous tension, worrying, self-control and even
slurred speech, blurred vision and unable to walk steadily.

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