Vocabulary in Context
a close relationship
mutual bonds
explosive devices
Hand grenades used in military combat.
Cellphones or electronic cigarettes on flights (potential).
Any other examples?
What is the noun form of cite? Give an example to explain.
Citation
We use citations in academic writing. The style we use is APA
The first language a person learns and speaks from early childhood.
Native language
T or F: Abstract artists paint pictures of people who look real
False
deduce
infer
Complex Issues
Climate change and its global impact.
Gender quotas in government.
Immigration.
Current global conflicts - examples?
Give both the verb and adjective of conclusion. Use both in sentences to explain or give an example
Conclude
We conclude class
Conclusive
The evidence is conclusive to convict the criminal
A child who can speak two languages fluently.
Bilingual child
What does "unification of countries" mean?
The process of merging two independent states into one sovereign state.
despite
notwithstanding
Abstract Ideas
The concept of freedom.
The notion of justice.
This is the noun form of violate. Use it in a sentence.
Violation
Looking at someone's phone without their consent is a violation of privacy
A long piece of music for an orchestra.
Symphony
T or F: A person who displays abstraction prbably has something on their mind
T
nonetheless
nevertheless
Immature Behavior
Throwing tantrums when things don't go their way.
Blaming others for personal mistakes.
Any other examples?
What is the study of sounds in a particular langugage?
Phonology
An instrument for reproducing sound by means of a needle
Phonograph
T or F: The word abstraction has four syllables
F
the process of changing
adaptation
Human Rights Violations
Discrimination based on race or gender.
Suppression of freedom of speech.
Torture
Explain the difference between a microphone and megaphone
Microphone: 🎤
Megaphone: 📢
The study of sounds in a particular language
Phonology
Explain brief as a noun, verb and adjective
Brief noun - prepared document that gives a summary
Brief verb - to give or present a document that gives a summary or overview
Brief adj - to keep something short