Vocabulary Words
Baffled
To be confused.
What is skimming?
Skimming is a fast-reading technique!
True or False? An informal style is appropriate when writing a story.
False. Stories generally require a formal style.
Besides possibility and obligation, we can use modal verbs to give what?
Suggestions!
True or false? Athletic trainers are the same as personal fitness trainers.
False! They are not the same.
A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.
Bicycle!
Overreaction
Response to something which is more forceful than required.
Why do we use skimming?
Use it to obtain the “gist” of a piece of text (i.e. to quickly identify the main ideas in the text)
This is Mr. B's favorite formal letter greeting.
To Whom it May Concern,
This is the only modal verb with the letter 'G' in it.
Might!
C.A.T. is short for:
Certified Athletic Trainer
Large holes in the ground where people's waste or rubbish is buried
Landfill sites
Dignity
The respect people have for you or that you have for yourself.
What is scanning?
Scanning is a way of reading to look for specific information in a text.
"I look forward to hearing from you." is an example of this part of a letter.
Closing expression.
You use this modal verb when you give a strong, recommendation.
Must!
The first female passed her board certification examination in what year?
1972!
Items, such as food or money, that is given away free to someone who needs it
Handouts
Campervan
A large motor vehicle with facilities for sleeping and cooking while camping.
What is scanning used for?
Scanning is used to obtain specific information from a piece of text and can be used.
True or False? Use of passive voice is proper in informal writing.
False. It is proper in formal writing.
You use this modal verb to give a light, friendly suggestion.
Could!
In what year did NATA elect its first female president?
2000!
A group of shops from the same company, all the shops have the same design and sell the same or very similar products.
A chain
Extroverted
(of a person) happy and enjoying being with others
When reading a text, do you scan first, or skim first?
You skim first!
"I don't think you'll like the news I'm writing to you about today"
Is this formal or informal. Why?
It's informal because it contains contractions.
You use this modal verb to give a firm, assertive recommendation.
Should!
Who is Sue Falsone?
The first female head athletic trainer to a professional men's sports team.
The idea or opinion of someone or something you make after a very short time.
The first impression