Unit 3 Vocabulary
a very small piece of something
particle
the information to help you understand something
context
Q and A
Question and Answer
A benefit of the space program is that it encourages young people to study science and math.
What does it refer to?
the space program
What is the intensifier? Does it make the comment stronger or more polite?
I really like the style and color of the car.
really
stronger
a piece of something that is broken off of a larger part
old, but high quality
vintage
b/c
because
In today's world, we need more scientists and engineers.
What does we refer to?
people in general
What is the intensifier? Does it make the comment stronger or more polite?
The backseat of the car is awfully small.
awfully
stronger
new ideas or inventions
innovations
a positive or negative feeling associated with a word
ASAP
as soon as possible
When young people see pictures of Mars, it encourages them to take STEM classes.
What does it refer to?
pictures of Mars
What is the intensifier? Does it make the comment stronger or more polite?
It's kind of cozy for a compact car.
kind of
more polite
the pieces of something after it has been destroyed
debris
the necessary repairs to keep something in good shape
maintenance
Read chapter 4 for homework, especially page 72.
When young people see pictures of Mars, it encourages them to take STEM classes.
What does them refer to?
young people
What is the intensifier? Does it make the comment stronger or more polite?
The price is sort of high and out of my price range.
sort of
more polite
a way of thinking about something
perspective
a polite word/phrase to make something sound more polite
euphemism
Make a diff. w/ abb. in LNT class.
Make a difference with abbreviations in Listening and Note-Taking class.
Marie knew that her essay contained an error of pronoun reference, but she couldn't find it.
What does it refer to?
an error
What are the two intensifiers? Do they make the comment stronger or more polite?
It's very fuel efficient and will definitely save you money on gas.
very, definitely
stronger