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Grammar Focus

A Check the correct sentences.

1 a. From sunny summer in frosty winter, we have four seasons.
b. From sunny summer to frosty winter, we have four seasons.

2 a. The birds start chirping in spring as nature wakes up from winter’s
sleep.

b. The birds start chirping in spring as nature wakes up to winter’s sleep.

3 a. The reason is that Earth’s axis is facing the sun.

b. The reason is what Earth’s axis is facing the sun.

4 a. As Earth keeps moving, autumn turns summer’s green to many

shades.
b. As Earth keeps to move, autumn turns summer’s green to many

shades.

5 a. The markets are full with food.

b. The markets are filled with food.

B Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 ( When / What ) Earth’s axis faces the opposite of the sun, it cannot
receive many sunrays.

2 Green leaves grow in the trees and fields ( while / since ) happy children
ride bicycles.

3 Thus, the days get ( longest and warmest / longer and warmer ).

4 ( Of / By ) all four seasons, Earth receives the most sunrays in summer.

5 Summer is now ( over / on ), and leaves fall to the ground.

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