Lingabites
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2D shapes – Octagon
An octagon is a two-dimensional (2D) shape that consists of eight straight sides and eight angles. It belongs to the family of polygons, which are closed figures made up of straight lines. The prefix “octa-” means eight, which reflects the defining characteristic of an octagon. Key Features of an Octagon: Properties and Uses: Overall, an…
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Verb tenses – present – perfect – continuous
The present perfect continuous tense is a verb tense used to describe actions or situations that started in the past, have continued until the present, and may still be ongoing. It emphasizes the duration or length of time of an action or situation. To form the present perfect continuous tense, you need to use the…
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Verb tenses – present – perfect
Present perfect is a verb tense used to talk about actions or events that started in the past and have a connection to the present. It emphasizes the idea that something happened in the past, but its effects or relevance continue to the present moment. To form the present perfect, we use the auxiliary verb…
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Verb tenses – present – continuous
Present continuous, also known as present progressive, is a verb tense used to talk about actions happening at the current moment or around the present time. It’s a way to describe actions that are in progress or temporary situations. To form the present continuous, we use a combination of the verb “to be” (am, is,…
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Verb tenses – present – simple
Present simple is a way of talking about things that happen regularly or are generally true. It’s like a simple and basic way of describing actions or states. For example, if you say, “I eat breakfast every morning,” or “The sun rises in the east,” you are using the present simple. In the present simple,…
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2D shapes – Heptagon
The heptagon, also known as a seven-sided polygon, is a fascinating geometric shape that has intrigued mathematicians, artists, and architects throughout history. A heptagon is characterized by its seven straight sides and angles. Each interior angle of a regular heptagon measures approximately 128.57 degrees, making the sum of all interior angles equal to 900 degrees.…
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2D shapes – Hexagon
This delightful 2D shape has been capturing human imaginations for centuries with its mesmerizing symmetry and unique properties. From honeycombs to snowflakes, the hexagon has woven its hex-cellent magic throughout nature and human creations alike. Fascination with hexagons dates back to ancient times. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks were captivated by this shape…
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Silent letters
A silent letter is a letter that appears in a word but is not pronounced when the word is spoken. Silent letters are commonly found in the English language and can be quite perplexing for learners. These letters are typically present due to historical reasons, etymology, or borrowed words from other languages. Silent letters can…
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Fractions operations
In mathematics, fractions are numbers that represent a part of a whole. Fractions are written as a ratio of two numbers, with the numerator (the top number) representing the part and the denominator (the bottom number) representing the whole. For example, the fraction “1/2” represents one part of a whole that has been divided into…
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2D shapes – Pentagon
The pentagon is a five-sided polygon with five angles, and its sides are all the same length. If we let “s” represent the length of each side, we can use the following formulas to find some other important measurements of a regular pentagon: Here, “n” represents the number of sides in the polygon (in this…