English 1

Academic and Scientific Writing

Maria Blanco
In the following exercise nine definitions have been mixed up. Write them
out correctly:
An x/y
A plane
A dentist
A dynamo
A triangle
Gravity
A
thermometer
A biologist
A knife
An amoeba
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

is a/an
is an
is a
is an
is a
is a
is a
is an
is a
is a

class word
person
animal
figure

Wh-word
which
which
who

machine
instrument
force

which
who
which

machine
person
tool

which
which
which

...
is used for cutting things
consist of only one cell
attracts bodies to the
center of the Earth
measures temperature
has three sides
takes care for peoples
teeth
flies through the air
studies living organisms.
generates electricity.

A plane is a machine which flies through the air.

A dentist is a person who takes care for peoples teeth.
A dynamo is an instrument which measure temperature.
A triangle is a figure which has three sides.
Gravity is a force which attracts bodies to the center of the Earth.
A thermometer is an instrument which measure temperature.
A biologist is a person who studies living organisms.
A knife is a tool which is used for cutting things.
An amoeba is an animal that consist of only one cell.

Here are definitions of ten devices. Cross out the wrong general class
words.
1. A tape-recorder is a tool/machine which records sounds.
2. A Wheatstone bridge is an instrument/apparatus which measures electrical
resistance.
3. A screwdriver is a tool/apparatus which tightens or loosens screws.
4. A drill is an instrument/machine which bores holes.
5. A condenser is a machine/tool which converts vapour into liquid.
6. An ammeter is a machine/ an instrument which measures electrical current.
7. A fan is a machine/ an instrument which circulate air.
8. A saw is an instrument/ a tool which measures time.
9. A clock is an instrument/ a tool which measure time.
10.A generator is an apparatus/ a machine which produces electricity.