Explain – Give reasons
Note: It helps if you can use the word "because" where you can.
To remember what explain means, use the following mnemonic:
It's now an ex-plane (explain). "Johnny, why did you stamp on that plane? Give me your reasons!"
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Note: It helps if you can use the word "because" where you can.
To remember what explain means, use the following mnemonic:
It's now an ex-plane (explain). "Johnny, why did you stamp on that plane? Give me your reasons!"