Subcultures (x2)
Name 3 subcultures
example: goths, sneakerheads, dek waen
Define "achievement."
Something you did successfully.
The recipe suggests you "combine" flour and water to make dough.
a. Separate b. Join together c. Ignore d. Break
b. Join together
Which prefix can be added to "happy" to mean "not happy"?
a. un- b. dis- c. pre- d. il-
a. un-
Identify the contradiction: "He says he is trying to save money, but he bought a new phone yesterday.
He is not actually saving money.
What is a subculture?
A group of people within a larger culture with different beliefs, interests, or behaviors
Define "skill."
Talent or ability to do something well.
Completing her first marathon was a significant "achievement" for her.
a. A person you dislike b. A place you visit often
c. Something you did successfully d. An activity you do regularly
c. Something you did successfully
Which suffix changes "dark" into a noun?
a. -ly b. -ness c. -est d. -er
b. -ness
Identify the contradiction: "She says she’s afraid of heights, but she went skydiving last weekend."
She enjoys activities involving heights.
Why do you think subcultures form?
To express beliefs, interests, or behaviors that differ from the larger culture.
Define "quality."
A characteristic or feature of something.
His writing was "influenced" by the works of famous poets.
a. Stayed the same b. Moved away
c. Not affected by d. Affected by
Affected by
Choose the correct prefix for "____capable" (meaning not capable).
a. dis- b. in- c. un- d. um-
b. in-
Identify the contradiction: "He said he doesn’t have time to do homework, but he played tennis all afternoon."
He does have time.
What might cause someone to join a subculture?
Seeking identity, community, or to express non-mainstream interests
How is a skill different from a quality?
A skill is an ability; a quality is a trait.
Choose the word/phrase that is synonymous with "enables."
a. Allows b. Blocks c. Varies d. Opens
a. Allows
What does the suffix "-ly" do to the word "complete"?
a. Changes it to a noun b. Changes it to a verb
c. Changes it to an adverb d. Changes it to a pronoun
c. Changes it to an adverb
She claims she doesn’t drink coffee, but she had three cups this morning.
She never drinks coffee.
How do subcultures influence the mainstream culture?
They can influence fashion, language, and social trends
Give an example of how a quality can lead to an achievement.
example: Persistence (quality) can lead to completing a marathon (achievement).
The prices of vegetables can "vary" greatly from one market to another.
a. Change b. Repeat c. Maintain d. Mimic
a. Change
What prefix would you add to the word "agree" to mean "not agree"?
a. dis- b. re- c. un- d. pre-
a. dis-
Identify the contradiction: "He said he doesn’t like sweets, but he ate a whole chocolate cake."
He does like sweets.