Tests & Assignments this week:
Write the meanings below.
Let’s look at using synonyms correctly to help paraphrase & summarise:
The United States, Germany, Japan and other industrial powers are being transformed from
industrial economies to knowledge and information based service economies,
whilst manufacturing has been moving to low wage countries. In a knowledge and
information based economy, knowledge and information are the key ingredients in
creating wealth.
other industrial powers = economies such as
transformed = dramatic change
whilst = as
has been moving = shifts to
low wage countries = countries where wages are low
key ingredients = focus on
Paraphrase the sentences below.
1. The student requested that the professor excuse her absence, but the professor refused.
2. International Center is hosting English Conversation classes. They help
non-native speakers of English practice their English speaking skills.
3. The car that was pulled over by the police officer yesterday just had an accident.
That driver is not careful.
Finish these paraphrased sentences by changing the word/word type and
Grammar.
e.g. We studied the statistics then applied for funding.
- After _________ the statistics, we made an _________ for funding.
- After studying the statistics, we made an application for funding.
1. We were concerned about her health.
We had some ________ about her health.
2. The council cut funding so we could not provide free parking.
Because of council funding _______, there was no________ for free parking.
3. His proposal was a failure as it was too theoretical.
His proposal______ because it relied too much on ____ .
4. As the emphasis was only on the UK, there were weaknesses in the evidence.
By ______ the UK only, the evidence was ______ .
5. As the emphasis was only on the UK, there were weaknesses in the evidence.
As the emphasis was only on the UK, the evidence was not_________ .
Use the word in BOLD print at the end of the line to form a new sentence
that has the same meaning.
You must use TWO to FIVE are words and are not allowed to change the
key word in any way.
1. I can’t wait to go on holiday (FORWARD)
I’m really ________________ on holiday.
2. Prices may go up next year, so you should buy now. (CASE)
You should buy now ______________ next year.
3. People believe she lives in New York (BELIEVED)
She _____________________________ in New York
4. Helen hasn’t tried Japanese food before. (TIME)
It’s the ___ _________________ Japanese food.
5. Can’t he do any better than this? (THE)
Is ____________________________________ he can do ?
6. I don’t know all the facts. (AWARE)
I _______________________________ all the facts.
7. Whose fault was the fire at the factory? (BLAME)
Who ________________________ the fire at the factory?
8. His father doesn’t want him to drink alcohol. (DISAPPROVES)
His father _____________________________________ alcohol.
Paraphrase these ideas:
Those whose self-esteem is low do not necessarily see themselves as worthless or wicked, but they seldom say good things about themselves.
It is not illegal in some cultures to be married to more than one woman.
Some 10 million girls a year are married off before the age of 18 across the world, according to a UNICEF report released this year.
MAKEDA:
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Left to his own devices, John Adams might have lived out his days as a
Massachusetts country lawyer, devoted to his family and friends. As it was,
events swiftly overtook him, and Adams—who, David McCullough writes,
was "not a man of the world" and not fond of politics—came to greatness
as the second President of the United States, and one of the most distinguished
of a generation of revolutionary leaders. He found reason to dislike narrow-minded
wrangling even more in the aftermath of war, when Federalist and anti—Federalist
factions vied bitterly for power, introducing scandal into an administration beset by
other difficulties—including pirates on the high seas, conflict with France and England,
and all the public controversy attendant upon building a nation.
Which of the following best paraphrases the passage above?
A. Despite his disdain for politics, John Adams became a great political figure.
B. John Adams would have rather been a small town lawyer than president.
C. John Adams went from country lawyer to the American president.
D. John Adams came to dislike politics more and more throughout his life of service.
Lobsters are easy to cook, a fact that people do not share. They can be broiled or grilled.
They are also delicious when boiled or steamed. Boiling is probably the simplest method.
Just make sure a large stockpot is available. Place the lobsters inside of the pot while
the water is still cool and allow it to heat up. If you drop them into a pot of boiling water,
they may try to climb back out. The cooked lobsters need only melted butter as an
accessory.
Which statement best summarizes this passage?
A. Boiling is the easiest way to cook lobsters. You only need a large stockpot.
B. Lobsters are very easy to cook. They can be cooked in several different ways.
C. Cooked lobsters do not need a lot of different spices. They only need butter.
D. People do not like to share how they cook lobsters. Some people boil them.
Paraphrase:
Women have traditionally been seen as mothers and homemakers and
it is only in recent years that they have been making significant inroads
into the job market. There is still a long way to go before they achieve
complete equality with men but the situation has definitely improved.
** For the remainder of the term, our Math will be geometry focused.
Step 1: Check carefully to ensure that each line of the shape has a measurement
Step 2: If measurements are missing, fill them in i
Step 3: Add!
March 6, 2023
Understanding Inferences & Context Clues (Making logical & educated guesses)
Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
Imagine that you do not kow the meaning of the highlighted word. Underline the clues in the sentence which provide a hit of the word’s meaning.
The bird dove under the water, and came up a minute later with a fish in its
Mouth.
In following with our family tradition, my mother and I go shopping on Christmas Eve every single year.
We have an unexpected visitor. Your uncle just arrived from New York.
The results of his experiment seem to contradict the findings of earlier studies.
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Each example below has hints within the passage or sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the word. Read each question CAREFULLY ad the choose the correct answer.
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!
In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. Funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.
What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
I believe that if you lower taxes so that people can keep more of the money they earn, it will be an incentive for them to work harder.
What is the meaning of “incentive”? __________.
a. a reason to do something
b. a small amount of money
c. a tax
d. a good job
Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.
What is a cotton gin?
a. a drink
b. a book
c. a machine
d. a cloth
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INFERENCES :
a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have
The sun shone brightly, warming the cool earth. Tiny worms poked their heads from the dirt, and one tiny yellow crocus opened its petals. All around, dew sparkled, so that the grass resembled a vast field of diamonds. The budding trees rustled gently in the light breeze, and birds sang cheerfully high in their branches. A lone bee hummed lazily around the patch of lavender where Winston had carelessly left his shoes the day before.
1. What time of day is it?
2. What season is it?
3. What is a crocus?
4. Who is Winston?
Class Assignment
Math activity 1: https://www.liveworksheets.com/iu3024361ih
Draw it out & solve:
1. A circular pond has a diameter of 8 m and needs to be fenced for the protection of children. What length of fencing is required?
2. A pizza has a diameter of 16 inches. What is its circumference?
Write a synonym for each of the listed words. Do not use a dictionary or search the meaning of the words.
11. scared ____________
12. harmony _____________
13. victory _____________
14. greatness _____________
15. fondness _______
Choose the most suitable word to complete each sentence.
16. I always take extra pencils to an examination as a ____ , in case I need them. (A) caution (B) cautious (C) precaution (D) precautionary
17. Mr Smith, my next door neighbour, is the most ____ man I know. Everyyear, he invites everyone to his birthday party. (A) early (B) hostile (C) friendly (D) reserved
18. The student was featured in the Kaieteur News for his ____ performance in the National Grade Two Assessment. (A) clever (B) terrible (C) unusual (D) outstanding
19. Peter drove his car _______ into the bridge and damaged it. (A) merrily (B) carefully (C) recklessly (D) cautiously
Instruction: Add a suffix to build the correct new word using the root word at the end of each sentence.
20. Your party was the most ____________ party I had ever been to. (success)
21. The doctor said that her _____________was a result of overwork. (ill)
22. There were so many _____________days that we spent a lot of time watching T.V. (rain)
23. My children have all received a ____________ education. (music)
24. Ingrid sent her ______________ to Sweden. (child)
25. I was glad to have the small _____________ that describes the courses. (book)
You have been appointed to the newly created position of Human Resources Director. Prior to your appointment, the human resource functions were spread out among different functions areas and was done on depart basis
Your position was created to organize this area and develop policies and procedures for all human resources activities. The owner of the company has indicated that one of your priorities is to develop a policy on nepotism. He has stated that he has concerns that too many of the company’s employees are related. He has given you no other direction during your conversation.
Your company has several openings in the plant assembly area that you are for responsible for filling. The manager of the assembly area with whom you are friendly and has been of tremendous help to you, calls you and asks for you to move an application for his nephew.
You mention nepotism to the manager of assembly and he states that his nephew is a good worker with a clean record and that he has a different last name from the manager. He states: “Nobody will know.” He also reminds you that no policy has been approved to date.
1. What are the issues involved? Fully explain
2. What are the consequences of each option?
3. What would you do?
Monday, March 13, 2023
| Shelly's aunt was pregnant with her second child. She already had a son, Mike. This time, she was expecting a baby girl. She was due to deliver the baby in a month's time. One Tuesday evening. Shelly and her parents were at an Italian restaurant having dinner. They were there to celebrate her parents' twentieth wedding anniversary. They had just finished their soup and were waiting for their pizza to arrive. Then, the phone of Shelly's mother rang. It was her grandmother calling. Apparently, her aunt was on her way to the hospital. She was about to have her baby early ! Her mother gasped at the unexpected news. After she put down the phone, she broke the news to them immediately. Shelly's father quickly called for the waiter and informed him of the situation. In a matter of ten minutes, the pizzas were packed and the bill was paid. In the car, all of them were talking animatedly about the turn of events. They were very excited. Shelly was very anxious to meet her new baby cousin. When they arrived at the hospital, Shelly's grandparents and her other aunts and uncles were sitting around in the waiting room. Half an hour later, Shelly's uncle appeared. On his face was a smile that stretched from ear to ear. Everyone knew by this that the baby had arrived. Everyone ran forward to congratulate him. However, they still could not see the baby yet. She had to be weighed, measured and cleaned up first. About half an hour later, the entire family piled into the hospital room to see Shelly's aunt. She was tired but otherwise feeling fine. The baby was adorable and so tiny. She looked so fragile. everyone took turns to carry the baby, including Shelly. That night, Shelly's parents agreed that that was the most remarkable wedding anniversary they had ever had. They had celebrated it by becoming an aunt and uncle once more. | ||
| Answer the following questions using complete sentences | ||
| 1. | Quote the nine-word phrase which shows that Shelly's aunt was giving birth to her child in another four weeks. | |
| 2. | Explain fully why Shelly and her parents were at the Italian restaurant. | |
| 3. | Which word in paragraph two tells us that Shelly's mother was surprised to receive the phone call ? | |
| 4. | Explain fully what the 'situation' in paragraph two refers to. | |
| 5. | Name the two emotions that Shelly felt while in the car ride to the hospital. | |
| 6. | Explain fully what 'this' in paragraph four refers to. | |
| 7. | What did everyone do when they saw Shelly's uncle ? | |
| 8. | How was Shelly's aunt feeling after giving birth ? | |
| 9. | Why did Shelly find her new cousin fragile ? | |
| 10. | In what way did Shelly's parents become 'an aunt and uncle once more' (paragraph five) ? | |
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