Ant/Anti
Define "ant/anti"
Against, opposed to
Define "bio"
Life
Define "duc/duct"
Lead, make
Define "logy"
Study of
Define "mon/mono"
One
Why do we call opposite words "antonyms?"
They are opposed/against each other
What is a biography about?
Writing about someone's life
to look
What would a zoologist study?
Animals
Would you like to sit in a class with a monotonous teacher? Why/why not?
No, because it's boring to listen to someone speak in one tone.
If you have a stomachache, you might want to take an antacid. Why?
It fights against stomach acid to settle your stomach.
In high school, you will probably take biology. What will you study in this class?
Living things
Your band teacher conducts you during a performance. What does this mean?
He/she leads the band in the way they should perform
Some people like to research their genealogy to learn about themselves and their families. What is genealogy?
Study of family history
How can you win Monopoly?
By being the one person to own all (or most) of the properties.
You should put on an antiperspirant before gym class. Why?
To oppose perspiration (sweat)
A healthy environment typically has a lot of biodiversity. What does this mean?
Variety of living things.
The stadium was full of spectators for the big championship game. What are spectators?
People who watch something
My grandfather had to see a cardiologist after his heart attack. What is a cardiologist?
Heart doctor/ someone who has studied the heart
How many people are in charge when a country's government is a monarchy?
One- king or queen
Do people typically like the antagonist in a book or movie? Why/why not?
No, the antagonist (villain) goes against the protagonist (hero)
After giving you a vaccine, the nurse will put the used needle in a special trash can because it is a biohazard. What is a biohazard?
Tiny organisms that can present a danger to your health. (Something dangerous to life)
Would an inspector be very good at their job if they forgot to wear their spectacles?
No, they would not be able to look closely/thoroughly (inspect) things if they did not have their glasses (spectacles)
We are currently studying etymology so we can learn many different words. What does etymology mean?
Study of words/ word origins
Late-night shows often begin with the host delivering a monologue. What is a monologue?
One person speaking