Unit 3: English In A Minute
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Session 59
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How to use 'scale'
Beth teaches different ways to use 'scale'.
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Beth
The noun scale can be a measurement used for numbers or amounts, like temperature and weight.
Celsius is a scale for temperature. For water, 0 degrees is freezing and 100 degrees is boiling.
Also as a noun, scale can be used to mean the size or extent of something.
The scale of the damage was only visible the morning after the flood.
Scale, as a verb, can mean climb, specifically a steep surface.
You should only scale these mountains if you have the appropriate equipment.
Finally, fish and reptiles, have scales on their body. These are small bony plates that overlap on the skin.
I was surprised that the scales of the snake felt smooth and soft.
Scale
Scale is a measurement used for number and amounts.
- Rate this course on a scale of 1 to 10.
It can also be used to mean the size or extent of something.
- They like to party on a huge scale.
Scale can mean climb.
- The prisoner scaled the prison wall and escaped.
Fish and reptiles have scales on their body.
- I carefully removed the scales before cooking the fish.
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