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Last week vocabulary: Trade
What does it mean?
The exchange of goods and services between people or countries.
A salad is a mixture of different vegetables and fruits that can be easily separated.
What does "mixture" mean?
A combination of two or more substances
Fran has 10 books and he gives away 3 books to his friend Bob
What does "give away" mean?
give away = subtract (-)
A friend tells you in a text message, "I’m sorry, I have to bail on tonight’s dinner. Something came up."
What does "bail" mean?
To bail: To cancel or back out of plans.
In this English course, Alex improved his reading comprehension by using context clues to guess the meanings of unknown words.
What are context cues?
Hints within a text that help determine the meaning of an unknown word.
During the exam, the professor gave me variable responses.
What does "variable" means?
Variable means something that can change or vary.
We should hit the road early tomorrow to avoid traffic.
Use it in a sentence!
What does "hit the road" mean?
Meaning: to leave or begin a journey
Without a clear thesis, the reader may struggle to understand the essay's main point.
What does "thesis" mean?
Thesis: an essay statement presenting the central argument or claim.
Sarah has 48 apples and wants to share them equally among her eight friends.
What do we need to do?
Division: share/divide
The depletion of nonrenewable energy resources raises concerns about energy security.
What does "depletion" mean?
Depletion: the reduction of a resource due to excessive use.
The range of nonrenewable energy sources includes coal, oil, and natural gas, all of which take millions of years to form.
What does "range" mean?
Range: a variety or set of different options within a certain category
Nonrenewable energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are finite resources that cannot be restored on a human timescale.
What does "finite" mean?
Finite: limited or having a fixed amount.
Marcus stood before the museum exhibit, staring at a black-and-white photograph of protestors marching with signs that read “Equal Rights for All.” He listened as the tour guide explained how activists fought against segregation through peaceful demonstrations.
How did the activists fight against segregation, according to the tour guide?
The activists fought against segregation through peaceful demonstrations, as explained by the tour guide.
Marcus stood before the museum exhibit, staring at a black-and-white photograph of protestors marching with signs that read “Equal Rights for All.” He listened as the tour guide explained how activists fought against segregation through peaceful demonstrations. The stories of perseverance and courage filled Marcus with admiration.
How did Marcus feel as he learned about the Civil Rights Movement?
Marcus felt admiration for the perseverance and courage of the activists as he learned about their efforts during the Civil Rights Movement.
Marcus stood before the museum exhibit, staring at a black-and-white photograph of protestors marching with signs that read “Equal Rights for All.” He listened as the tour guide explained how activists fought against segregation through peaceful demonstrations.
What were the protestors marching for in the photograph described in the story?
The protestors were marching for "Equal Rights for All," advocating for the end of segregation and for civil rights.