Unit 1
What is a key word?
It helps you understand specific information in a text or speech more, and you can use it when you don't understand a lot of words in a text or speech.
Why should you wear bright clothing at night?
For safety.
What are social skills?
The proper etiquette you should use in public.
What do you do when you're curious about something?
You ask more questions in order to obtain more information.
What is the purpose of an adjective or adverb?
Adjectives describe nouns and adverbs describe verbs (usually ending in -ly).
What is a trend?
"The general direction in which something is developing/growing.”
What is a chameleon?
An animal that changes its color in order to blend in.
What is a prediction?
This is when you guess what will happen in the future.
When do you use a dictionary?
In order to look up the meaning of a word you don't know very well, if at all.
What is an interjection?
"Short words, phrases, or sounds that people use when they speak."
What is a main idea?
This is the over all meaning of a speech, conversation, or text.
What is cause and effect?
Cause is the reason why something happens, and effect is what actually ends up happening.
Why is it important to take good notes?
To write down as much information as possible, especially relevant information. It will have a direct impact upon your performance in the class.
Comparatives talk about similarities and differences between two concepts. Adjectives describe one or more nouns.
When should you ask for or give an example?
If you don't understand something or if your listener does not understand something.
What is a noun, and what is a verb? Give an example of each.
Noun = main idea or subject of a sentence; verb = the action that is occurring. Examples: Mr. Mohamed or riding.
What are synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms are words with very similar meanings; antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
What is a clarification question?
These are questions either a listener can ask or a speaker can give in order to ensure that everyone understands the topics of the conversation.
What is etiquette and when should you use it?
"The rules for courtesy and polite behavior." - Use it when socializing.
What tense is the following: "I am enjoying the meal at the restaurant near my home."
Present continuous (notice "-ing").
What do there's and it's stand for? Which blank does each contraction go in: I would say _______ scary to go in the dark basement alone. However, ________ always help for those in need.
There's = There is; It's = It is; First blank is "it's" and second blank is "there's."
What is the difference between a recommendation and a command?
Recommendations are advice on how to improve; commands are orders that you must follow.
Please give at least one example about how technology has impacted our lives.
Possible answers:
- Makes communicating easier
- Easier to find information
- Causes less face to face contact
What is privacy and what makes it important?
This is actively avoiding the sharing of certain information that is too personal. Failure to practice privacy could result in some information ending up accessible that you would rather people not know.