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Answer — Exercise 5

3.2 - A life in six words·Speakout Upper-Intermediate - Students' Book

Question

How have the writers above shortened their stories? What kinds of words have they left out or included?

Answer

Writers can shorten their stories in different ways:

  • they use only nouns → Blankets, books, bottles, books, blankets
  • leave out 'I' → (I) Love climbing those hills; (I) Found it.

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