Vocab 1-3
a small, unusual habit or trait
quirk
Oil spills can pollute the ocean for years.
What vocab word can be used instead of "pollute"?
Contaminate
Correct or incorrect? If incorrect, fix the sentence.
There are about 8 billions people on Earth.
8 billion
How many categories are there for the uses of "that"?
7
What is Danielle's favorite animal?
cat
She was very ______(resentment) toward her father for never being in her life.
resentful
What is the difference between remote, inhospitable, and inaccesible?
Remote = far from civilization
Inhospitable = extremely hard to survive in
Inaccessible = difficult or impossible to reach
What is being emphasized?
Only this series explores that theme.
this series
Use a reflexive pronoun:
At the top of the mountain, the hiker realized he was alone.
...realized he was by himself/on his own.
What is Danielle's biggest pet peeve?
NOT PUSHING IN YOUR CHAIRS
My grandmother is a _________ because she is 104 years old.
centenarian
Too frightening, intense, or challenging for sensitive people.
not for the faint-hearted
Focusing adverb: True of false
Usually, the characters talk about serious topics.
False
Rewrite using the verb and a reflexive pronoun:
Alma thought through all the strategies and advice she had received. (remind)
Alma reminded herself of all the strategies and advice she had received.
TRUE OR FALSE- Did Danielle grow up in San Diego?
FALSE- (double points if you know exactly where)
related to the heart and blood vessels.
cardiovascular
to keep a false belief alive
perpetuate a myth
What is being emphasized?
Largely, the plot is based on real events.
the overall statement
What are the two uses of "that"?
I like that movie.
I like that.
determiner and demonstrative pronoun
What are 3 things I say in my "In this class, we..." slide?
-ARE RESPECTFUL TO EVERYONE
-INCLUDE EVERYONE
-DO NOT JUDGE
-MAKE MISTAKES
-HAVE FUN
-Golden rule
Secretive or complex political actions meant to gain power or influence.
political intrigue
Vocab phrase that is similar to "use studies".
draw upon research
Put quotation marks (2) and punctuation marks (2) in the correct places.
He asked Do you really think this will work
He asked, “Do you really think this will work?”
Write a sentence with the word "that" as a subordinating conjunction.
think/hear/realize/believe/know + that ......
What was the first ever word of the week? (unit 2)
take a toll