The Economist 2
Studying embryos beyond the current 14-day limit could lead to new treatments for illnesses such as congenital heart disease. It might also shed light on what leads to recurrent miscarriages.
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 4, 2023
We argue rules on embryo experiments should be loosened https://t.co/rhHnXImn2w 👇
Pronunciation |
|---|
If the pronunciation is too fast, you can adjust the speed through the setting icon on the right.
Vocabulary List |
|---|
lead to
(phrasal verb) to result in something; to cause something to happen
Â
congenital
(adjective) existing since birth
Â
recurrent
(adjective) happening again and again
Â
loosen
(verb) to make laws, rules etc. less strict
Paraphrase |
|---|
We paraphrase the post into a short paragraph to help you understand the sentences better.
Use the translation tool below to convert the paraphrase into your native language.
Don’t forget to return the setting back to English once you are done.
[gtranslate]
The examination of embryos is currently limited by a 14-day rule.
This study has the potential of discovering new treatments for illnesses such as heart diseases that happen since birth.
The study might also provide better explanation on what causes miscarriages that happen repeatedly.
Grammar |
|---|
Studying embryos beyond the current 14-day limit could lead to new treatments for illnesses such as congenital heart disease.
Â
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
– What is the subject of this sentence?
– Is the subject singular or plural?
Â
TENSES
– What is/are the tense(s) used in this sentence?
Â
ACTIVE vs. PASSIVE
– Is this an active or passive sentence?
Â
DEPENDENT CLAUSES
– Is there a noun, adjective or adverb clause in this sentence?
Â