Listening 3.2
Describe Spaulding's tone of voice.
flattering/smarmy
aim/goal/motive
object
In the word "disagree," what is the part that changes the word's meaning from "agree" to its opposite called?
prefix
How long Spaulding has been working for Wilson?
about a month
As he reached the summit, he _____ from exhaustion, the challenging climb taking its toll.
staggered
What is the name of the red-haired man who comes to Holmes for help?
The red-haired man is named Jabez Wilson.
heavily built
stout
What is the term for the component in the word "beautify" that is added at the end to indicate that it's a verb?
suffix
Who gave Wilson 4 sovereign?
Over time, their once-strong friendship slowly _____ as differences and misunderstandings grew.
dissolved
How can we imply that Wilson is lazy?
He wants to earn a lot for doing very little
liquidated/broken up
dissolved
What is the term for the central part of a word like "reliable" that carries the primary meaning?
root word
Who is The person behind the Red-Headed League?
Mr. Duncan Ross
She spoke _____ about her experiences, sharing both the triumphs and challenges she faced.
frankly
How can you suggest that Wilson is greedy?
He points out how rich he will be if he takes it.
coins
sovereign
morphology is from a Greek word "morph" which means form and "ology" that means the study
etymology
How long did Wilson work until the red-headed league is dissolved?
8 weeks
Having a smartphone with a reliable navigation app is always _____ when exploring unfamiliar places.
She kept a ____ notebook in her bag to jot down ideas and sketches whenever inspiration struck.
handy
handy
How does Spaulding try to persuade Wilson?
by flattering him, saying he has beautiful, blazing red hair
dumbfounded
staggered
1. The term 'unhappiness' shows the addition of the prefix 'un-' to the root word 'happy,' with the suffix '-ness.'
2. In the word 'dislike,' 'dis-' signifies negation or opposition.
3. The word 'teacher' includes '-er,' changing the verb 'teach' into a noun.
4. You can find out the origin of the word 'telephone' is formed
1. Morphology
2. Prefix
3. Suffix
4. Etymology
What's written on the cardboard?
Her _____ was clear—to excel in her studies and pursue a career in environmental conservation.
The unexpected news left her _______, unable to comprehend the sudden turn of events.
The sugar quickly _______ in the hot coffee, creating a sweet and aromatic beverage.
object
staggered
dissolved