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Which of the following is an example of a question tag?
Which of the following is an example of a question tag?
What is the purpose of using question tags?
What is the purpose of using question tags?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a question tag?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a question tag?
Match the following ancient wonders with their locations:
Match the following ancient wonders with their locations:
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Match the following ancient wonders with their creators:
Match the following ancient wonders with their creators:
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Match the following ancient wonders with their construction periods:
Match the following ancient wonders with their construction periods:
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the ancient wonders?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the ancient wonders?
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Which ancient wonder is known for its complex hydraulic system?
Which ancient wonder is known for its complex hydraulic system?
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Which ancient wonder was destroyed by an earthquake in the 5th century AD?
Which ancient wonder was destroyed by an earthquake in the 5th century AD?
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Study Notes
Question Tags
- Question tags are short questions added to the end of a statement to confirm or check information.
- They are typically formed with an auxiliary verb and a pronoun.
- Example: "You're going to the party, aren't you?"
Ancient Wonders
- The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a collection of impressive structures built in ancient times.
- The original list included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria have since been destroyed.
- The Great Pyramid of Giza remains as the only surviving wonder.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
- Located in Giza, Egypt.
- Built by the ancient Egyptians.
- Constructed as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.
- Notable for its complex hydraulic system.
Other Ancient Wonders
- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were built on the orders of King Nebuchadnezzar II to appease his wife, Queen Amytis.
- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a massive statue of the Greek god Zeus created by the sculptor Phidias.
- The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
- The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built for the ruler Mausolus of Caria.
- The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the Greek god Helios built on the island of Rhodes.
- The Lighthouse of Alexandria served as a guide for ships entering the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Test your knowledge on question tags with this quiz! Learn about what question tags are, their purpose, and identify examples and non-examples of question tags. Perfect for brushing up on your grammar skills.