Vocabulary Unit 4
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
The internet provides us with a _______________ flow of information.
continuous
The internet provides us with a continuous flow of information.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from Unit 5.
A key _____ of geotourism is to make sure places are environmentally friendly.
objective
A key objective of geotourism is to make sure places are environmentally friendly.
What does the italicized word refer to?
James is my brother. He lives in Florida with his wife and children.
He = James
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because we saved money for several years, now we can buy a house.
cause = we saved money for several years
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
Tam exercises every day but he can't lose weight.
Tam exercises every day, but he can't lose weight. (Rule 1)
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
A powerful earthquake can cause a building to ______.
collapse
A powerful earthquake can cause a building to collapse.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from Unit 5.
________ energy such as wind power is able to be replaced naturally.
renewable
Renewable energy such as wind power is able to be replaced naturally.
What does the italicized word refer to?
The soccer team has been winning all of their games. Their excellent reputation is well-earned.
Their = the soccer team
What is the effect in this sentence?
There was a snowstorm in week 2. As a result, we had class on Zoom for two days.
effect = we had class on Zoom for two days
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
The woman who lives in the yellow house has four cats.
No commas needed; the adjective clause is restrictive.
The woman who lives in the yellow house has four cats.
(Rule 4)
Complete the sentence with the CORRECT vocabulary word from Unit 4.
The United States is a _________ country in terms of physical size. It is 3.79 million square miles and the fourth largest country in the world.
vast
The United States is a vast country in terms of physical size. It is 3.79 million square miles and the fourth largest country in the world.
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word from Unit 5.
Geotourism can raise people's ________ of the history and culture of the places they visit.
awareness
Geotourism can raise people's awareness of the history and culture of the places they visit.
What does the italicized word refer to?
The student never submitted homework assignments on time, so her grades suffered.
her = the student
What is the cause in this sentence?
One effect of exercise is good mental health.
cause = exercise
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
We will have cake ice cream and fruit at the birthday party.
We will have cake, ice cream, and fruit at the birthday party.
(Rule 3)
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
explode
Answers may vary.
explode (verb)= to cause to burst into pieces by force from within
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
landmark
Answers will vary
landmark (noun) = a building or structure with historical cultural significance
What does the italicized word refer to?
Supervolcanoes are much bigger and more powerful than ordinary volcanoes, and their eruptions can be exceptionally violent and destructive.
their eruptions = supervolcanoes
What is the effect in this sentence?
If the weather is nice, then we will have a picnic.
effect = we will have a picnic
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
Even though Maria's boyfriend is very nice her parents don't like him.
Even though Maria's boyfriend is very nice, her parents don't like him.
(Rule 2)
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
entire
Answers will vary.
entire (adjective) = all of; whole
Make a sentence that uses this sentence CORRECTLY in terms of meaning and grammar.
ecological
ecological (adjective) - relating to the relationship between living things and their surroundings
What does the italicized word refer to?
The company failed and went bankrupt. This explained why they fired most of the employees.
this = company failed and went bankrupt
What is the cause in this sentence?
When children don't get enough attention from their parents, they misbehave.
cause = children don't get enough attention from their parents
Does this sentence need a comma(s)? Add one (or more) if needed.
The pearl necklace which was a gift from my grandmother is very valuable.
The pearl necklace, which was a gift from my grandmother, is very valuable.