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Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Strange but True

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Did You Know?

At a golf course in Brisbane, Australia, golfers spotted fins breaking the surface of a lake—belonging to bull sharks! These marine predators likely swam into the area during a flood and became trapped. Known for their aggressive nature, bull sharks are one of the few species that can live in both saltwater and freshwater. As potential man-eaters, they’ve added a thrilling twist to this golf course!

Word Challenge

Write the antonym of each word underlined in ‘Did You Know?’ paragraph. Note: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Grammar Challenge

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Copy and link the two simple sentences below, selecting the best coordinating or subordinating conjunction. Note: Conjunctions are the gluey words that connect words, phrases and clauses.

Number Challenge

Enter own

Critical Thinking

Answer a philosophical question.