Functions A
It's raining outside, so I assume you aren't walking home today.
(Name the function)
Making assumptions
"That man is as fast as a cheetah."
What function is this?
Making an analogy
"I think that's a safe bet."
What's the function?
Talking about assumptions
This word means a comparison between two things using the words like or as
Simile
You've studied hard for your milestone, so I ________ you will do well
You've studied hard for your milestone, so I assume you will do well
Working as a group to come up with a large number of new ideas is called ____________.
Brainstorming
"It has to be complete within the next 20 minutes."
Name the function.
Talking about constraints and parameters
"How many students can the classroom hold?"
Name the function.
Asking about constraints/parameters
Ali Al-Ali knows how to do his job very well. He is perfectly _____________.
Ali Al-Ali knows how to do his job very well. He is perfectly capable.
This word means a comparison between two things without using the words like or as
Metaphor
Ali Al-Ali didn't come into work today. Yesterday he had a cough. What assumption could you make?
(Use the function in your answer)
I assume Ali Al-Ali didn't come into work because he is sick.
The budget won't allow us to spend too much money on the project. It ___________ 200,000 SAR.
It ______________ 200,000 SAR.
-has to be under
-can't be over
-needs to cost less than
-etc.
"We could put up some safety posters!"
"What about an awareness campaign?"
"Maybe teachers could give a safety message about this in their classes?"
What is the function?
Brainstorming
A danger or problem that we do not expect is called a pitfall.
The first version of a new piece of hardware is called the _________.
The first version of a new piece of hardware is called the prototype.
"Don't take it for granted that the writing milestone will be easy."
What does this mean? Use the verb assume in your answer.
The milestone could be difficult, so you shouldn't assume it will be easy.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison using like/as.
A metaphor is a stronger comparison (without using like/as).
A metaphor sometimes needs additional development or details to explain the connection.
You're looking to buy a new car. Discuss what you want to buy by talking about constraints/parameters.
Sample answer: It has to cost less than 50,000 SAR.
You really should not spend so much time playing video games. You need to _____________ your time spent on unproductive activities.
You really should not spend so much time playing video games. You need to limit your time spent on unproductive activities.
Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its territory is very ___________. Also, its citizens are quite handsome.
Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its territory is very vast. Also, its citizens are quite handsome.
"One at a time, please. No comments; only ideas."
Who might say this, and in what situation?
A facilitator of a brainstorming session.
Make an analogy:
The ITC is (like) a ____________ because _________.
The ITC is (like) a ____________ because _________.
(Teacher's judgment)
"I wouldn't take it for granted that the weather will be nice tomorrow."
What does this mean? Express the meaning in a different way.
This means that the speaker doesn't expect the weather will definitely be nice tomorrow -- the weather could change.
During a ____________ session, many people gather in order to __________ lots of ideas.
During a brainstorming session, many people gather in order to generate lots of ideas.
No one in the class knew the answer to the difficult question. The question was very ____________.
No one in the class knew the answer to the difficult question. The question was very perplexing.