Health Vocabulary
Yogurt contains live ______ that support gut health. (microscopic organism)
bacteria
We didn’t ______ such a strong reaction from the audience. (expect)
anticipate
Several species of birds-of-paradise ______ the remote island of New Guinea. (live)
inhabit
What is an adjective?
Describes or modifies a noun.
Which word in this sentence is a relative pronoun? The student who left early took the book home.
"who"
Researchers found a strong ______ between sleep quality and memory performance. (link)
correlation
The campaign aims to ______ the disease worldwide. (get rid of, eliminate)
eradicate
The artist used the color yellow to ______ a message of happiness. (communicate)
convey
What is a noun? (4 things)
Person, place, thing, idea
Which word is the relative pronoun? The car that has the shiny paint job is mine.
"that"
Fiber plays a key role in healthy ______.
(body breaks down food mechanically)
digestion
Loud chewing can really ______ some people. (bother, annoy)
irritate
My concern for your success is ____________; I am not pretending to care. (real, honest)
genuine
What is a dependent clause?
a group of words with a subject and a verb that does not express a complete thought. Example: When the dog barks...
"Hey guys!"
Prolonged ______ to wind and cold can severely damage your skin. (vulnerable to the elements)
exposure
The researchers identified a specific genetic _____ linked to increased risk of diabetes in those patients. a (distinguishing quality or characteristic)
trait
The instructor edited the essay for better _________, ensuring the main points were easy to understand. (clear,
clarity
What is an independent clause?
A complete sentence that has a subject and a predicate. When the dog barks, the cat runs away.
When citing resources, name at least 2 introductory phrases you can use. (page 35)
According to, as stated, found,reported by
Many people find journaling and meditating to be ______. (has a healing effect that treats disease)
therapeutic
Company policy often ______ how employees are expected to behave at work. (determines)
dictates
Carry makes big, exaggerated movements during her speeches. She gave an ______ presentation that kept everyone engaged. (lively, excited)
animated
In the sentence “The book that won the prize is sold out,” identify the adjective clause.
“that won the prize”?
When evaluating the reliability of a source, what three key factors should you consider?
Authority, currency, and accuracy