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Unit 8 vocab.
Unit 8 ideas
Grammar
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100

Kevin loves traveling. He goes to New York every year.

What is the pronoun in this sentence?

He 

It replaces the proper noun, Kevin.

100

Use "tend to" in a sentence.

He tends to overthink about his interactions after meeting new people.

100

What information do you look up in a library?

Student's answers. 

Teacher checks.

100

Make a comparative sentence comparing these two things: a two-week cruise, an adventure expedition

Example: An adventure expedition is more dangerous and exciting than a two-week cruise.

100

When I want a challenge, I will s _ _ k it out.


seek

200

You can find the information desk ________. It's just over there.


What vocabulary word is missing?

nearby (adv.)

200
Use "argue" and "convenient" together in the same sentence. It must be grammatically correct.

Student's answer. Teacher checks.

200

Reading ebooks is a good way to bring lighter reading material with you. Their convenience is undeniable.

What does their refer to?

the ebook's convenience.

200

Compare these two things: non-industrial robots, industrial robots


Use a comparative modifier.

Example: Industrial robots are by far more expensive than non-industrial robots.

200

A mixture of items, ideas, things.

What is the noun and verb?

combination (n.)

combine (v.)

300

We all know using computers is a necessary skill, but researchers in Italy have found something surprising: Not everyone uses them efficiently.


True / False / Not Given:

Researchers are surprised.

True

300

If something is ______________, it is pertinent (important) to the topic at hand. 

relevant (adj.)

300

Give a good supporting idea AND detail for using technology in the classroom.


Supporting idea:__________

Supporting detail:_________

Example: 

Supporting idea: ...

Supporting detail: ...

Teacher checks.

300

Make a verb from the noun "threat".

threaten, threathened

300

She _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ had worked hard on her peformance. It was incredible!

obviously

400

University students have the need for the most relevant materials since they have so many papers to write.

What is the reason?

"(since) they have so many papers to write."

400

What are some __________ that help you to remember new vocabulary?

strategies (n.)

400

Fact or opinion?

Laptops are the best use of technology for college students who need access to outside resources for their research.

Opinion


400

Make a word from this base (root) word: use

Examples: misuse, unused, disuse, useful

400

What is the name of a squirrel nest?

drey (n.)

Example: The drey had been found, and the squirrels were relocated to a safer area.

500

Put this sentence in order:

has / it's / technology / the / in / place / classroom

Technology in the classroom has it's place. / Technology has it's place in the classroom.

500

Give an example of what kinds of food combinations could be made with milk, sugar, salt, and fruit.

ice cream, cake, cupcakes, milkshake, sweet dessert, whipped cream with berries, etc.
500

Use these three words in ONE sentence.

distracting, relevant, strategy

Student answers.


Teacher checks.

500

Make this present perfect passive: rise, remain

Example: Sales have not risen in the last 5 years. They have remained stable.


(have/haven't) + v3

500

Is going to college worth the time? Support your arguement with three GOOD ideas and details.

Student's answers.


Teacher checks.

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