Word Parts
Give me a word which includes the prefix meaning before
predict, preview, preposition, premonition, prejudice, preventative, preface, etc....
employed
used
What is a paraphrase?
A paraphrase is takes another person's ideas, but restates them in one's own words.
Which three countries does the passage mention are in the process or have made solar roads?
The Netherlands, France, and the US
What is a summary?
It is a shortening of a text (usually to 25-30% the original length), which uses paraphrasing techniques to write ideas in your own words.
Give me a word part which includes a root meaning living.
Biology, Animal, etc...
imagined
envisioned
There are four steps to paraphrase a sentence. Tell me one of them.
1) Change the voice from passive to active (or vice versa)
2) Use suffixes to change words.
3) Reduce clauses
4) Use synonyms to replace words with similar meanings.
Solar panels used on roads are pretreated with what?
Heat
Which would be the best first sentence of your Solar Panels summary?
a) Solar roads are a feasible solution for charging electric vehicles while in motion.
b) The passage mentioned that solar roadways have received government funding and venture capital for testing their technology.
c) The passage talked about the ubiquitousness of solar panels, but mentioned that solar road technology is facing challenges such as reduced solar output and increased wear and tear.
d) The author mentioned that solar roads have the potential to generate a significant amount of electricity and contribute to the fight against climate change.
c) The passage talked about the ubiquitousness of solar panels, but mentioned that solar road technology is facing challenges such as reduced solar output and increased wear and tear.
Give me a word the contains a root meaning water.
aquarium, hydrogen, etc...
strong
robost
Paraphrase this sentence:
One of the problems with the new fashion fad was that the fanatics always bought out the brand, so counterfeit goods became common.
Zealots tended to buy everything from the shop, so one drawback with the new fashion trend was that false products became widespread.
If all traditional roads and walkways in the US were replaced with solar roads, compared to the current usage, how many times more electricity could be produced?
Three times
Which would be a good main point to mention in your Solar Panels summary?
1) France's efforts to add more solar panels.
2) The benefits or possibilities of creating solar panels roads.
3) The problems or troubles of creating solar panel roads.
4) Solar panel roads can produce triple the amount of electrical usage in the US.
2) The benefits or possibilities of creating solar panels roads.
3) The problems or troubles of creating solar panel roads.
Give me a word which uses the Greek root meaning same.
equal, equilibrium, equidistant, etc..
illuminates
clarifies
Paraphrase this sentence:
"The suggestion was obviously a mistake, but it was further magnified by the animosity which emanated from his every word."
The implication was apparently incorrect, but each word he said was more greatly intensified by his radiating hatred.
Why does Jacobson feel that solar panels will not produce so much energy?
Road dust (black tire dust and diesel exhaust), and the continuous traffic will cover the panels and reduce their solar output.
If you wrote a summary of solar panels, what would be an example of a a potential drawback to solar paneled roads?
Road dust can cover panels, making them less effective.
Give me a word which includes the prefix meaning under.
Subway, Subconscious, Subscription, Submarine, etc...
counteract
negate
Paraphrase this sentence:
"Your objective today is to resume gathering samples from the sunken strata, retain the unusual materials, and strive to minimize lethal damages to the salvaged bacteria."
Today's duty is to restart assembling your samples from the submerged layers, conserve the peculiar materials, and do your best to reduce deadly damages to the bacteria which you saved.
The phrase "to double as" means what in the context of the passage?
To serve two purposes: as a road and energy-producer
With chalk on the chalkboard, summarize "Skim & Scan #2"
The passage talked about the ubiquitousness of solar panels, but mentioned that solar road technology is facing challenges such as reduced solar output and increased wear and tear. One point brought up by the author was the potential benefits including their ability to generate a significant amount of electricity and contribute to combating climate change. However, the author also talked about concerns regarding the efficiency and durability of solar roads due to factors like road dust and continuous traffic. Despite the controversy, some countries like the US, France, and the Netherlands, are increasing research funding for solar panel roads.