Unit 6 Vocabulary
Talking about the government and what people think about it.
What is Politics?
Something that is free; for nothing.
What is "On the House?"
I lost my watch. I've looked for it ___________________.
Everywhere!
Facts or information that support the author's claim.
What is Evidence?
I like (This/That) apple in my hand.
This
Making a choice during an election.
What is Voting? (vote)
I heard that the museum is free. does it really cost _________?
Nothing
The author's message about the topic. Idea principal.
Is (This/That) jacket over there on sale?
that
A group of people who are born and who live around the same time.
What is generation?
Undecided about something; not sure.
What is "On the Fence?"
I like the people here. __________ is very friendly.
Everybody
The person who wrote the text.
What is the author?
I like (these/those) painting over there.
Those
A person that acts grown-up; developed
What is Mature?
Too old, no longer of use.
What is "On The Shelf?"
I don't know where he lives, but I think it's ____________ around here.
Looking through a text before you read. You typically look at titles, subheadings, pictures, and more.
What is Scanning/Skimming the text?
Ricardo is (cheerfuler/more cheerful) than Oscar.
more cheerful.
The ability to use what you know to make a decision; Evaluation.
What is Judgment?
To take the first steps in order to start something. Getting an opening towards an opportunity.
What is "Get One's Foot in the Door?"
An accident like that could happen to _________.
Anybody
Our essay will be about the ________ and the ________ of having the right to vote.
Fill in the blanks (hint this is the same adjective with different forms):
Good, better, and ______.
Bad, _______, and worst.
Best and worse.