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Prefixes and Suffixes
Debates
Speeches and Town Halls
Vocabulary Words
The Language School
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What is a prefix? Give an example.
A prefix is a letter or group of letters attached to the beginning of a word that changes its meaning. Example: understanding.................misunderstanding
100
What is a debate?
A debate is a discussion or argument where two opposing sides state their position in the search for truth.
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What are the main components of a speech?
The introduction The body The conclusion
100
What does "identical" mean?
"Identical" means exactly the same thing as something else.
100
What room is this?
This is room 6.
200
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word or base form of a word changing it into a new word or part of speech. Example: educate.....................education
200
Name three components of a debate.
The Affirmative, The Opposition or Negative, The Resolution, The Clash
200
Name two of the speeches that were required this session
The qualities of a good leader. When you knew you were an adult. What is Art to you? A time when you felt unequal and seperate
200
What does "artificial" mean?
"Artificial" means something that is not natural.
200
Name three classes that are offered here at The Language Company?
Grammar, Listening and Speaking, Reading and Writing, General English, and Private Classes
300
What is the meaning of the prefix "mis"? Give three examples.
"mis" means wrong or bad Examples: misinterpret, mispronounce, misunderstand, mis inform, misconduct, mistake, misstate
300
Name two of the subjects used to debate in the first quiz this session.
A woman's place is in the home The age of driving should be raised Violent video games should be banned Marijuana should be legalized
300
What is the difference between a debate, a speech and a town hall?
A debate is between two opponents or teams, a speech is given as an individual, and a town hall meeting is a combination of both. Everyone gives their opinion about a specific subject.
300
What does superfluous" mean?
Superflous means extravagant, excessive, and more than necessary.
300
Name five people that work at The Language Company.
Zach, Raquel, Nadia, Tim, Rosa, Mary, Kimberly
400
What does the suffix "less" mean? Give five examples.
The suffix "less" means without or missing. Examples are; hopeless, carless, helpless, heartless, painless, priceless, lifeless, regardless, selfless, clueless
400
What are some elements in a debate that should be used to persuade your audience.
You should use supporting evidence such as statistics, videos, photos and other things that prove your resolution.
400
What was the Town Hall meeting that was held in class about, and name three of the sides who were represented.
The Town Hall meeting was about Medical Tourism. The sides represented included American doctors, a hospital in India, a hospital in Thailand, a son who was a nurse and who's father needed a new leg, a patient who needed a new heart, a patient who needed a transplant, and a nurse who's mother needed an operation.
400
Use "substantial" correctly in a sentence.
Researchers have found a substantial link between high-cholesteol diets and heart disease.
400
What is the address of the school?
The address is 1650 Sand Lake Road; Orlando, Florida
500
The prefixes "in", "im", "il", and "ir" have the same or similar meaning. What is it? Give me examples of words with each prefix.
The prefixes "in", "im", "il", and "ir" mean not. Examples of the prefixes are indestructible, innocent, inaction, impossible, impregnable, impostor, illegible, illogical,irrational, irresolute
500
What are three of the the rules in debating?
Respect; you must not interrupt your opponent Do not take the argument of your opponent personal. Be prepared; Do your research to support your resolution Focus: Stay on point
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What makes a speech or Town Hall meeting most effective?
Supporting details make a speech or Town Hall most effective.
500
Use "consume" correctly in a sentence
Teenage boys often consume a lot of food because they are growing quickly.
500
What is the zip code for the Language Company?
32809