The Schwa Was Here Vocabulary 1
1. schwa- (n)the faint vowel sound in many unstressed syllables in the English Language. Ex: the e in
overlook, a in forgettable- sounds like “uh”
2. mannequin- (n)a usually life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothes
3. capische- (v) slang for “Do you understand?”
4. persistence- (n) the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
5. teflon- (n)a plastic with nonstick properties used to coat cookware
6. pyrotechnics- (n)Making of fireworks
7. asbestos- (n) Mineral used to make incombustible or fireproof material.
8. bystander-(n) someone who observes without getting involved
9. retainer- (n) a fee paid to reserve the services of a professional, especially an attorney or accountant,
whenever needed
10. decapitated- (v) the removal of one’s head causing sudden death
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________ Hour: _____
The Schwa Was Here Vocabulary Practice #1
Directions: add the vocabulary word that fits with the synonyms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dummy, model, :_________________________
Grit, determination: ______________________
Fee, payment: ___________________________
Watcher, onlooker: _______________________
Coating, protectant: ______________________
Directions: add the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.
6. Al Capone looked at his henchmen after he gave the order and said, “___________________?”
7. The construction crew found that the water heater pipes were coated with __________________
and needed to be removed safely.
8. The ________________________ at the David Blaine magic show were spectacular!
9. The guillotine was the mechanism used that ___________________ Marie Antoinette during the
French Revolution.
10. Moore Public Schools has several accountants on __________________ in their offices.
Go on to the backside…
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________ Hour: _____
The Schwa Was Here Vocabulary Practice #1
Directions: add the vocabulary word that fits with the synonyms.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Dummy, model, :_________________________
Grit, determination: ______________________
Fee, payment: ___________________________
Watcher, onlooker: _______________________
Coating, protectant: ______________________
Directions: add the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.
6. Al Capone looked at his henchmen after he gave the order and said, “___________________?”
7. The construction crew found that the water heater pipes were coated with __________________
and needed to be removed safely.
8. The ________________________ at the David Blaine magic show were spectacular!
9. The guillotine was the mechanism used that ___________________ Marie Antoinette during the
French Revolution.
10. Moore Public Schools has several accountants on __________________ in their offices.
Go on to the backside…
A schwa is the most common vowel sound in the English language. It is the sound “uh”
Directions: underline this sound in the following words.
pencil [ˈpɛnsəl]
12. --like the 'o' in eloquent [ˈɛləkwənt]
13. --like the 'u' in supply [səˈplaɪ]
14. --like the 'y' in sibyl [ˈsɪbəl]
15. --like the 'e' in taken [ˈteɪkən]
11. --like the 'i' in
A schwa is the most common vowel sound in the English language. It is the sound “uh”
Directions: underline this sound in the following words.
pencil [ˈpɛnsəl]
12. --like the 'o' in eloquent [ˈɛləkwənt]
13. --like the 'u' in supply [səˈplaɪ]
14. --like the 'y' in sibyl [ˈsɪbəl]
15. --like the 'e' in taken [ˈteɪkən]
11. --like the 'i' in