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WEEK #7 Vocabulary
Stems
Vocabulary Stem
DUE DATE (Stems Test):
STEM INTRODUCTION
TABLE
Word Examples:
clamorous, exclamation, clamor, exclamatory, clamant, declaim
clam (
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plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluriaxial, pluralism, nonplussed
plu (
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tangible, tangent, tangle, tangential, cotangent, intangible
tang (
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stringent, stringy, astringent, stringer
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liber (
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liberate, liberty, liberal, libertine, deliberate, libertarian
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Vocabulary
Stems Homework Assignment
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DIRECTIONS: Complete all parts of the homework assignment before the due date. You will turn in the HW with your Stems Quiz.
You will earn 30 points towards your final stems quiz grade for completion and accuracy of the stems HW.
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GRADING:
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Correct
meaning for all stems (cumulative)
= 70 points
TOTAL = 100 points as a formal assessment grade
Completion and accuracy of stems homework = 30 points
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Part
1: Stem Word Sentences
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Directions: Write 1 complete sentence for each stem (clam, plu, tang, string, liber) using one of the word examples in the first box.
Ex:! When you add an ‘s’ to many words, it makes it plural.
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Part 2: Mystery Questions
Part 3: Ideas
Directions:
Answer the following questions with complete sentences
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defining the stem used in the sentence:
Ex: !Does an interstate highway stretch across more than one state?
Yes, it goes between (inter) at least two states.
Directions:
Respond to the following statements.
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1. Does a cruel empire rule over liberated people? Explain
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Think of five times when it might be important to know
how to analyze a word.
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2. Is salary one of the tangible benefits of a job? Explain
List as many careers as you can that require a strong
vocabulary.
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Part 4: Word Meanings
Directions: Using your knowledge of each of the Week 1 stems, choose the best synonym for the vocabulary stem words below.
synonym = same meaning
1. _______ Clamorous
2. _______ Tangible
3. ________ Stringent
a. quiet
a. tactile
a. flexible
b. silent
b. bodiless
b. rigorous
c. blatant
c. formless
c. lax
d. stilled
d. abstract
d. slack
Part 5: Stem Word Maps
Directions: Break apart the meaning of your stem words. Complete each of the stem maps with the correct information using your
knowledge of the stem’s meaning, word examples, and parts of speech. You may use a dictionary for this part of the homework.
Challenge: Try to reveal something interesting about yourself in each of the sentences you write in your stem word maps. !
Example : Complete the Word Map for the stem (spec) using the stem word (spectacles)
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
Spec
noun
Spectacle
something exhibited to view as unusual,
notable, or entertaining; especially : an eyecatching or dramatic public display
John made a spectacle of himself by
running through the auditorium during
a performance.
1. Complete the Word Map for the stem (tang) using the stem word (tangible)
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
2. Complete the Word Map for the stem (string) using the stem word (stringy).
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
3. Complete the Word Map for the stem (liber) using the stem word (liberty).
Stem:
Word Example:
Definition:
Part of Speech:
Illustration:
Sentence:
Stem Word
Definition
Example
Exclamation, the$act$of$exclaiming;$outcry;$loud$complaint$or$protest
Clamor,
a$loud$uproar,$as$from$a$crowd$of$people
Plural,
Plus,
consisting$of,$containing,$or$pertaining$to$more$than$one
more$by$the$addition$of;$increased$by$
Tangle,
to$bring$together$into$a$mass$of$confusedly$interlaced$or
Tangible,
Stringy,
capable$of$being$touched;$discernible$by$the$touch;$material$or$substantial$
resembling$a$string$or$strings;$consisting$of$strings$or$stringlike$pieces
Stringent,
Liberate
Liberty
rigorously$binding$or$exacting;$strict;$severe
to$set$free,$as$from$imprisonment$or$bondage
freedom$from$arbitrary$or$despotic$government$or$control
Sentences: Using the definition above, determine if each sentence is true or false. Write T or F on the lines.
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_____$$$The$liberation$of$women$has$produced$great$changes$in$our$society$over$the$last$50$years.$
_____$$$I$agreed$to$go$on$the$roller$coaster$ride$on$my$date$because$I$knew$my$long$hair$would$not$get$tangled$up.$
_____$$Teenagers$welcome$stringent$rules$placed$on$them$by$the$parents$and$teachers.$$$
_____$$After$the$band$played$only$a$tenCminute$set,$the$concert$attendees$began$to$clamor$for$a$refund.$
_____$$The$trial$judge$was$only$interested$in$evidence$that$was$tangible$and$visible.$
Synonyms: Match the correct synonym with the stem word.
1.$$$$$$___$$$$liberty$$$
2.$$$$$$___$$$$tangible$$
3 $$___$$$$plus$
4.$$$$$$___$$$clamor$
5.$$$$$$___$$$stringent$$
A. $touchable$
B.$$$$$ruckus$
C$$$$$$forceful$
D.$$$$$leisure$
E.$$$$$$additional$$
Antonym: Match the correct antonym with the stem word.
1.$$$$$$___$$$$tangle$$$
2.$$$$$$___$$$$exclamation$$
3$$$$$$$$___$$$$plural$
4.$$$$$$___$$$$stringent$
5.$$$$$$___$$$$liberate$$
A. $silence$
B.$$$$$organization$
C$$$$$$lenient$
D.$$$$$singular$
E.$$$$$$imprison$$
Sentences: Choose 3 words from above and write a sentences using the word correctly.
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