Sunday, 25 October 2020

Words From The Same Family - Explanation v Explanatory

 Explanation (noun) - details or reasons given to   make sth clear or easy to understand.

  • Could you please give us a quick explanation of how this machine works?
  • What was Randy's explanation for not attending the party?
  • William had no explanation for being late today.


Explanatory (adj) - to help make sth clear or understandable.

  • The explanatory notes below the diagram definitely helped me understand the lesson better.
  • Please include some explanatory words at the bottom of every chart in your report. 

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