Build Language Skills: Vocabulary
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Date “Zoo” by Edward Hoch “Ribbons” by Laurence Yep
Build Language Skills: Vocabulary The Prefixes con- and subThe prefix con- means “together” or “the same.” The word conclude, which contains the prefix con-, means “to pull together details to reach an opinion or come up with an idea.” The prefix sub- means “under” or “below.” It is the prefix in the word subject. One meaning of subject is “a topic under study or discussion.”
DIRECTIONS: Write a definition of the italicized word in each sentence. Base your definition on your knowledge of the prefix and the context clues in the sentence. Then, check your definition in a dictionary and revise it, if necessary. 1. Although the two groups do not often agree, they are working together to find ways to reduce world hunger because that is one issue on which they concur. 2. Two major stores announced that they would consolidate to form a single company. 3. He signed a contract agreeing to work as a consultant for one year for a fee of $6,000. 4. After the hurricane, water had to be pumped out of the partially submerged boats. 5. In many cities, subways provide mass transportation and reduce traffic on the roads.
Academic Vocabulary Practice B. DIRECTIONS: Indicate whether the statement is true or false, and explain your answer. 1. From the details in “Zoo,” one can conclude that the events are imagined. True/False: __________ Explanation:
2. From the horse spiders’ perspective, they were the creatures on display in the zoo. True/False: __________ Explanation:
3. The horse spiders are credible—one can easily believe that such creatures exist. True/False: __________ Explanation:
4. The subject of “Ribbons” is understanding and communication. True/False: __________ Explanation:
5. A significant object in “Ribbons” is the message that differences can be resolved by communication. True/False: __________ Explanation:
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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Name
Date “Zoo” by Edward Hoch “Ribbons” by Laurence Yep
Build Language Skills: Vocabulary The Prefixes con- and subThe prefix con- means “together” or “the same.” The word conclude, which contains the prefix con-, means “to pull together details to reach an opinion or come up with an idea.” The prefix sub- means “under” or “below.” It is the prefix in the word subject. One meaning of subject is “a topic under study or discussion.”
DIRECTIONS: Write a definition of the italicized word in each sentence. Base your definition on your knowledge of the prefix and the context clues in the sentence. Then, check your definition in a dictionary and revise it, if necessary. 1. Although the two groups do not often agree, they are working together to find ways to reduce world hunger because that is one issue on which they concur. 2. Two major stores announced that they would consolidate to form a single company. 3. He signed a contract agreeing to work as a consultant for one year for a fee of $6,000. 4. After the hurricane, water had to be pumped out of the partially submerged boats. 5. In many cities, subways provide mass transportation and reduce traffic on the roads.
Academic Vocabulary Practice B. DIRECTIONS: Indicate whether the statement is true or false, and explain your answer. 1. From the details in “Zoo,” one can conclude that the events are imagined. True/False: __________ Explanation:
2. From the horse spiders’ perspective, they were the creatures on display in the zoo. True/False: __________ Explanation:
3. The horse spiders are credible—one can easily believe that such creatures exist. True/False: __________ Explanation:
4. The subject of “Ribbons” is understanding and communication. True/False: __________ Explanation:
5. A significant object in “Ribbons” is the message that differences can be resolved by communication. True/False: __________ Explanation:
Unit 2 Resources: Short Stories
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