Definitions
Dangerous or Serious
Severe
To keep the same, do not change
Alter
The storm was very _______________, the wind knocked out the power.
Severe
First, the severe storm came. Next it caused the building to collapse. Finally, people needed to get to safety.
Sequence
Fall, crash
Collapse
Alter
Safe, no danger
Hazard
Chris is so ________________, you never know what he is going to do next.
Unpredictable
Because the fire was a hazard it caused people to evacuate.
Cause and Effect
Hard, serious, dangerous
Severe
To fall down or cave in
Collapse
Small amount
Substantial
With two hundred pieces of candy we have a _____________________ amount.
Substantial
I could not get to my friend's house because the road was closed. I solved this by altering my route.
Problem and Solution
Irregular, not expected
Unpredictable
Not behaving in a way that is expected
Unpredictable
Build, create
Collapse
When my brother knocked over the Legos he made them __________________.
Collapse
An earthquake shakes the ground. A hurricane brings severe winds. Both are dangerous.
Compare and Contrast
Change, modify
Alter
Serious Damage or Ruin
Destruction
the same, routine
Unpredictable
The tornado left major _____________________ in its path.
Destruction
It was very dark when the unpredictable storm came through. It was severe and caused a lot of damage.
Description
Catastrophe, serious problem
Crisis