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Paragraphing Tool: Task 2

a) Pete has written an article about his new store for the local newspaper.
It needs to be divided into paragraphs. Mark in pencil with the symbol // where the
paragraphs should be.

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Pete Writer would like to welcome all readers to the opening on June 4
of his new superstore, Pete’s Pets. It will open at 10.00 am and the first

20 customers of the day will receive a £10 voucher to spend in the

store. At Pete’s Pets you can buy food for all types of pets. The store

sells tinned and dried food and also has a freezer section with fresh

food. For the care of your pet, Pete’s Pets has a grooming parlour and a
vet’s surgery. Bookings for the grooming parlour and vet can be made

online on our website or by phone. In July, as a special treat for our new

customers, Harry King, the star of the popular TV series “Amazing

Animals” will visit the store. He will sign copies of his new book.

If you began a new paragraph each time something changed, you should
have found 4 paragraphs. If not, have another look and try again.

b) Fill in the gaps in the passage below by choosing the correct phrases from the box.

To sum up, In addition, On the other hand, First of all,

Are Dogs Good Pets?

.............................................................. dogs are like a best friend. They are
loyal, a lot of fun and they are always pleased to see you.

.............................................................. dogs make good watch dogs and most
burglars will avoid homes with a dog.

.............................................................. you need to have a lot of time to spend
with your dog. Dogs need to be groomed and taken for walks every day,

even if it is raining!

.............................................................. a dog will make a wonderful pet, but you
must have enough time to look after it properly.

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Paragraphing Tool: Task 2

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