Unit 5
Which prefix means again?
Bonus: give an example of a word with this prefix
re
rewrite, recall, reborn, relive
Which is the informal vs formal word?
come across vs encounter
Bonus: give a sentence for each
encounter= formal
come across/came across= informal
Which is the correct sentence?
A. The organization developed the program in collaboration with local schools.
B. The organization developed the program in collaboration at local schools.
C. The organization developed the program in collaboration from local schools.
D. The organization developed the program in collaboration to local schools.
A
Which phrase build's on someone else's ideas?
Plus
Furthermore
I would add that
Another important point is
To build on what you said
Going back to what you said before
Use predecessor in a sentence
The new phone is faster and more efficient than its predecessor.
The new manager introduced several policies that were different from those of her predecessor.
Bonus: give an example of this word with the suffix?
-less
meatless, weightless, hairless
All the lights were out. As a result, we thought you weren’t in. (as)
All the lights were out as we thought you weren’t in.
Use the adjective+ preposition fond of in a sentence
ex.) I am fond of ____.
She is fond of reading historical novels in her spare time
Which idiom means "at risk"?
At leisure
At the line
Cause for concern
On the line
On the line
These phrases can help a speaker do what?
By the way
Speaking of
That reminds me
Add something related to the topic
Adding fresh herbs made the soup _______. (flavor)
This recipe for the bread was ________ to follow than I thought. (easy)
Adding fresh herbs made the soup more flavorful. (flavor)
This recipe for the bread was easy to follow than I thought. (easy)
Use when in a complex sentence.
I was preparing dinner when the power went out.
She felt relieved when she received the test results.
The students became quiet when the teacher entered the room.
I like to put on music when I clean my room.
Change both to indirect speech:
Emily asked" Do they use nanotechnology in smartphones?"
Amy asked, “Can you remind us what a particle is?”
Emily asked if they used nanotechnology in smartphones.
Amy asked if you could remind us what a particle was.
Use "keep in mind" in a sentence
Keep in mind that the final exam will include material from every unit.
When planning your meals, keep in mind that fresh ingredients may spoil quickly.
Use pressure in a sentence
She felt a lot of pressure to complete the project before the deadline.
The organization faced pressure from the public to improve its services.
Meals prepared at home are often __________ than fast food. (healthy)
The pain became _______ after he continued exercising. (bad)
Meals prepared at home are often healthier than fast food. (healthy)
The pain became worse after he continued exercising. (bad)
Give an example of a pair of formal/informal words like:
trust/count on
reduce/cut back
pg 127 for examples
Change both to indirect speech:
“I think we need to ask for directions,” said Mel.
“I don’t like spicy food”, said Mom.
Mel said she thought we needed to ask for directions.
Mom said she doesn't like spicy food.
What is the error?
If people will exercise regularly, they improve their overall health.
If people exercise regularly, they improve their overall health.
REMOVE WILL
Use recalls in a sentence
She recalls that the hotel provided decent accommodations at an affordable price.
further/farther
How would you change the conversation to something unrelated?
Hold that thought
Oh, before I forget
Oh, I wanted to tell/ask you
Dad asked me, “Do you know how to use the coffee maker?”
"Where is the entrance?” my brothers asked.
"Who can take me to the grocery store?” Mom asked.
Dad asked me if I knew how to use the coffee maker.
My brothers asked where the entrance was.
Mom asked who could take her to the grocery store.
Write a real conditional sentence for this situation:
You are trying to trade your used car for a newer model.
If I receive a good trade-in offer, I will buy a newer car.
If the newer model is affordable, I will trade in my used car.
If the dealership accepts my used car, I will put its value toward a newer model.
If I can get a reasonable price for my car, I will upgrade to a newer one.
If the monthly payments fit my budget, I will trade in my old car.
What are the 4 clues to recognize bias in a presentation?
title, introduction, imbalance, information source