LIST-1-WEEK-2

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Vocabulary List #1-Wildcats-Week 2
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
ante
before
antedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antepenult
Latin
anti
against
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
com
together
combination, comfort, commensurate, common, complete, combo
Latin
con
together
contract, confidence, confine, confederate, conjunction, contact
Latin
de
down
deposit, descent, despicable, denounce, deduct, demolish, decrepit, deplete
Latin
dis
away
distract, distort, dispute, dissonant, disperse, dismiss, dissuade, disprove
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
intra
within
intracellular, intravenous, intracranial, intrastate, intrauterine
Latin
intro
into
introduce, introspective, introvert, introject, introrse, intromission
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
mis
bad
misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided
Germanic
non
not
nonstop, nonprofit, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
super
over
supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural
Latin
sym
together
sympathy, symbiosis, symbol, symmetry, symphony, symposium
Greek
syn
together
synthetic, synchronize, syndrome, synonym, synopsis, syntax
Greek
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Ideas
 Complete List 1 Analogies
 Complete List 1 Stems in Context
List 1 Ideas
SYNTHESIS
1. Invent three words that each combine two or more of the stems in list #1. Write definitions for these words.
Example:
Word: __supertriceratops ______
Definition: ___an extremely large dinosaur with three horns_________ ______
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
2. Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about an intracranial operation, and use at least ten example words from list one
in your paragraph. You are not expected to have actual knowledge of this procedure, write about what you imagine it
would be like! Underline or highlight each example word.
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DIVERGENCE
1. List as many things as you can think of that need to be synchronized. List at least 5.
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ANALYSIS
1. What is the difference between interstate highways and intrastate highways? Explain by examining parts of the
words. Explain in 3-4 complete sentences.
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INTUTION
1. What images flash in your mind when you hear the following words? Write at least 3 words for each.
preschool: _________________________________________________________________________________________
misfortune: ________________________________________________________________________________________
symbol: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
deposit: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
interstellar: ________________________________________________________________________________________
descent: __________________________________________________________________________________________
2. If you could do something extraordinary, what would it be? Explain in 3-4 sentences.
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List 1 Analogies
Directions:
1. Determine the meaning of the two bolded words. (SHOW ALL WORK)
2. Determine the relationship between the two bolded words
3. Choose the correct answer
___D___1
.
Example:
antebellum: belligerency ::
a. antiaircraft: aircraft
b. nonstop: continuous
c. cause: effect
d. morning: afternoon
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
_The antebellum period comes before
belligerency or state of being at war. The
morning comes before the afternoon.
______ 2
ancestry: posterity ::
a. eohippus: horse
b. intracranial: cranial
c. anteroom: gazebo
d. syncline: anticline
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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interstellar: stellar ::
______ 4.
antecedent: precedent ::
a. submarine: marine
a. grammar: law
b. interstate: intrastate
b. circumlocution: equivocation
c. mortar: bricks
c. malaprop: malevolence
d. intracellular: cell
d. inspection: introspection
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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superfluous: inadequate ::
______ 6.
biped: bicycle ::
a. excess: insufficiency
a. quadruped: automobile
b. malevolence: benevolence
b. rectangle: tetragon
c. superior: mediocre
c. binary: unitary
d. euphony: cacophony
d. biceps: triceps
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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circumvent: comply ::
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circumspect: reckless ::
a. noncooperation: complaisance
a. circumlocution: equivocation
b. superior: subordinate
b. conjunction: disjunction
c. preposition: position
c. supercilious: despicable
d. circumnavigate: navigate
d. homophone: homonym
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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List 1 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
Periodic Table of Elements
In 1869, Russian scientist Dimitry Mendeleyev constructed the first Periodic Table. He examined the properties
of 63 elements known at the time and discovered a pattern. Mendeleyev arranged the elements by their atomic weights.
He organized them into groups possessing similar properties. This allowed him to place the elements in a table with
rows and columns. Other scientists pointed out that there were holes in his table not occupied by any element.
Mendeleyev predicted the missing elements would be discovered. Today’s Periodic Table not only organizes the
elements by their proprieties, but also tells us about an element by its position in the table.
The boxes in the Periodic Table contain information about the unique properties of each element. You can learn
the element’s name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass from the box. An element’s name is represented by a
symbol. Symbols consist of one, two, or three letters. The first letter is always capitalized. The second and third letters
are always lowercase. Mg is the symbo l used for the element magnesium. The atomic mass is the average mass of an
atom of that element. For Magnesium, the atomic mass is 24.305. The atomic number represents the number of protons
in an atom of that element. Magnesium’s atomic number is 12.
Each vertical column in the Periodic Table is an element family. All of the elements in each family have similar
properties. Elements in the same family react like the other elements in the family. They may even look similar and be
used for the same purposes. Each family is numbered and has a name. Most Periodic Tables show the family number.
Some tables include the family name.
Each horizontal row is called a period. There are seven periods in the Periodic Table. The lanthanides and
actinides really fit in with the sixth and seventh periods. They have been written at the bottom of the table for
convenience.
1. Find the word predicted in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word predicted below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to predicted as it is used in the
passage?
a. gave notice
b. no longer relevant
c. told in advance
d. to see into the future
2. Find the word convenience in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word convenience below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to convenience as it is used in the
passage?
a. ease of use
b. random opportunity
c. the best time
d. an object that has a
variety of uses
3. Find the word symbol in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word symbol below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to symbol as it is used in the passage?
a. a material object used to
represent something else
b. a figure used in music to
represent a sound
c. a printed sign used to
represent an operation in
mathematics
d. a combination of letters
used to designate something
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Illini-Week 2
Stem
ante
Definition
before
Words
antedate, antecedent, antebellum, anterior, ante meridiem, antepenult
Origin
Latin
anti
against
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
mis
bad
misfit, mistake, misfortune, misfire, misdeed, misguided
Germanic
non
not
nonstop, nonprofit, nonconformity, nonplussed, nonchalant
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
super
over
supervise, superb, superior, superfluous, supercilious, supernatural
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 11 Ideas
 Complete List 11 Analogies
 Complete List 11 Stems in Context
List 1 Ideas
SYNTHESIS
1. Invent three words that each combine two or more of the stems in list #1. Write definitions for these words.
Example:
Word: __supertriceratops ______
Definition: ___an extremely large dinosaur with three horns_________ ______
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
2. Write a paragraph(5-7 sentences) about a malady you’ve experienced, and use at least seven example words from
list one in your paragraph. Underline or highlight each example word.
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DIVERGENCE
1. List as bipeds as you can think of. Think of at least 4.
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INTUTION
1. What images flash in your mind when you hear the following words: Write at least 3 words for each.
preschool: _________________________________________________________________________________________
misfortune: ________________________________________________________________________________________
interstellar: ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. If you could do something extraordinary, what would it be? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
List 1 Analogies
Directions:
1. Determine the meaning of the two bolded words.
2. Determine the relationship between the two bolded words
3. Choose the correct answer
Answer Analogy
Example: hypothesis: thesis ::
___a___
_______1.
a. guess: idea
b. theory: regenerate
c. respect: hypotenuse
d. idea: image
Thesis : Theory or idea
a. malcontent: anger
biped: _______________________________________________
two feet: _____________________________________________
circumvent: comply ::
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
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Definitions:
a. noncooperation: complaisance
circumvent: __________________________________________
d. extraterrestrial: subtract
b. superior: subordinate
c. preposition: position
comply: _____________________________________________
antebellum: war::
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
_________________________________________________________
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Definitions:
a. antiaircraft: assembly
antebellum: __________________________________________
b. international: nonstop
war: ________________________________________________
d. circumnavigate: navigate
c. biped: antepenult
superfluous: inadequate::
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
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Definitions:
a. superior: mediocre
superfluous: _____________________________________ _____
d. predict: read
_______ 4.
Hypothesis: Guess or proposition
biped: two feet::
c. equitable: nonstop
_______ 3.
Definitions:
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
The first word hypothesis means to make a guess. The second word
theory means to make a theory or form an idea on a topic.
Definitions:
b. prelude: circumnavigate
_______ 2.
Work
b. malevolence: benevolence
c. excess: insufficiency
d. euphony: cacophony
inadequate: ____________________________________ _____
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
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List 1 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
Periodic Table of Elements
In 1869, Russian scientist Dimitry Mendeleyev constructed the first Periodic Table. He examined the properties
of 63 elements known at the time and discovered a pattern. Mendeleyev arranged the elements by their atomic weights.
He organized them into groups possessing similar properties. This allowed him to place the elements in a table with
rows and columns. Other scientists pointed out that there were holes in his table not occupied by any element.
Mendeleyev predicted the missing elements would be discovered. Today’s Periodic Table not only organizes the
elements by their proprieties, but also tells us about an element by its position in the table.
The boxes in the Periodic Table contain information about the unique properties of each element. You can learn
the element’s name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass from the box. An element’s name is represented by a
symbol. Symbols consist of one, two, or three letters. The first letter is always capitalized. The second and third letters
are always lowercase. Mg is the symbol used for the element magnesium. The atomic mass is the average mass of an
atom of that element. For Magnesium, the atomic mass is 24.305. The atomic number represents the number of protons
in an atom of that element. Magnesium’s atomic number is 12.
Each vertical column in the Periodic Table is an element family. All of the elements in each family have similar
properties. Elements in the same family react like the other elements in the family. They may even look similar and be
used for the same purposes. Each family is numbered and has a name. Most Periodic Tables show the family number.
Some tables include the family name.
Each horizontal row is called a period. There are seven periods in the Periodic Table. The lanthanides and
actinides really fit in with the sixth and seventh periods. They have been written at the bottom of the table for
convenience.
1. Find the word predicted in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word predicted below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to predicted as it is used in the
passage?
a. gave notice
b. no longer relevant
c. told in advance
d. to see into the future
2. Find the word convenience in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word convenience below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to convenience as it is used in the
passage?
a. ease of use
b. random opportunity
c. the best time
d. an object that has a
variety of uses
3. Find the word missing in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word missing below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definitions is closest to missing as it is used in the passage?
a. failing to take advantage
of
b. noticing the absence or
loss of
c. failing to encounter,
meet, or catch
d. lacking, absent, or not
found
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Huskies-Week 2
Stem
anti
Definition
against
Words
antiaircraft, antibody, anticlimax, anticline, antitoxin, antithesis
Origin
Greek
bi
two
bilateral, bicycle, binary, bimonthly, biped, bipolar, binocular, bicuspid
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circumspect, circumvent, circumlocution, circus
Latin
equi
equal
equitable, equilateral, equivocate, equinox, equation, equilibrium
Latin
extra
beyond
extraterrestrial, extraordinary, extravagant, extrovert, extramural
Latin
inter
between
international, interdepartmental, interstellar, interject, interlude
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious, malign, malady, malapropism, malonym
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, posthumous, postscript, posterity, posterity, postlude
Latin
pre
before
prelude, proposition, premonition, premature, predict, predecessor
Latin
semi
half
semitone, semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly, semiannual, semiformal
Latin
sub
under
subterranean, subtract, subordinate, submarine, subterfuge, substantial
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps, triad, trichotomy, triceratops, trivia, trialogue
Greek
un
not
unfit, unequal, undone, unequivocal, unearned, unconventional, untenable
Old English
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Ideas
 Complete List 1 Analogies
 Complete List 1 Stems in Context
List 1 Ideas
1. If you could be bilingual what new language would you most want to speak? (In addition to English of course!)
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2. What are three tasks you always postpone? (ex. cleaning my room)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
3. What is a rule at home or school that you circumvent? Explain why you don’t follow this rule. (ex. dress code)
Rule: __________________________________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What are two events that happen biennially? (ex. the Olympics)
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
5. Invent three words that each combines two or more of the stems in list #1. Write definitions for these words.
Example:
Word: __supertriceratops ______
Definition: ___an extremely large dinosaur with three horns_________ ______
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
Word: ______________________
Definition: ________________________________________________________
6. Write a paragraph(5-7 sentences) about a malady (illness) you’ve experienced, and use at least seven example words
from list one in your paragraph. Underline or highlight each example word.
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7. List as many bipeds (animals that walk on two feet) as you can think of. Think of at least 4.
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8. If you could do something extraordinary, what would it be? Explain in 3-4 sentences
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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List 1 Analogies
Directions:
1. Determine the meaning of the two bolded words.
2. Determine the relationship between the two bolded words
3. Choose the correct answer
___D___1
.
Example:
triceps: arm::
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antebellum: belligerency ::
a. knee: leg
b. bicep: head
a. antiaircraft: aircraft
c. preposition: posterity
b. nonstop: continuous
Answer Explanation (Complete Sentence)
c. cause: effect
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d. morning: afternoon
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Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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_The antebellum period comes before
belligerency or state of being at war. The
morning comes before the afternoon.
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subtract: add ::
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______ 4.
semicircle: circle::
a. semicircle: equation
a. hot: warm
b. malevolent: kind
b. subtract: subtraction
c. circumference: postpone
c. semiaquatic: aquatic
Answer Explanation (Complete Sentence)
Answer Explanation (Complete Sentence)
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List 1 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
Great Lakes? Not for Long
The Great Lakes help quench the thirst of 40 million people in the United States and Canada. But this pool of resources
may not be around for long. Unfortunately, the Great Lakes are in trouble.
A team of scientists recently released a report about the Great Lakes’ dire state. The lakes are threatened by toxic
substances, over fishing, invasive species, air pollution, and loss of habitat for wildlife. "The Great Lakes are under
tremendous stress," Alfred Beeton of the University of Michigan told reporters.
The report says that concentrating on one or two of the issues won’t wave good-bye to the problems. Instead, the
scientists wrote, the government needs to look at the entire Great Lakes ecosystem. An ecosystem is a community of
living things and its environment.
Scientists asked Congress for $20 billion to help protect the lakes. Experts say the money would be used to clean
polluted harbors. Scientists also want to restore wetlands, such as marshes and swamps. Because wetlands hold
moisture and prevent erosion, they could help the lakes heal themselves.
Something must be done fast, warns Andy Buchsbaum of the National Wildlife Federation. If not, "the damage is likely
to be irreversible," he says.
1. Find the word prevent in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word prevent below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to prevent as it is used in the passage?
a. to anticipate
b. to keep from happening
c. to turn aside
d. to keep apart
2. Find the word unfortunately in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word unfortunately below:
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_______Based on the following thesaurus entry, which synonym is closest to unfortunately as it is used in the passage?
a. sadly
b. disastrously
c. unsuccessfully
d. clumsily
3. Find the word substances in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word substances below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definitions is closest to substances as it is used in the
passage?
a. a small and scary animal
b. surviving a natural
disaster
c. the subject matter of
study
d. physical matter or
material
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 1 Redbirds –Week 2
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
bi
two
bicycle, bimonthly, binocular
Latin
circum
around
circumnavigate, circus, circumference
Latin
equi
equal
equilateral, equinox, equation
Latin
mal
bad
malevolent, malcontent, malicious
Latin
post
after
postgraduate, postscript, posterity
Latin
pre
before
preposition, premature, predict
Latin
semi
half
semiaquatic, semicircle, semiweekly
Latin
sub
under
subtract, submarine, substantial
Latin
tri
three
tricycle, triangle, triceps
Greek
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
 Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
 Complete List 1 Ideas
 Complete List 1 Analogies
 Complete List 1 Stems in Context
List 1 Ideas
1. If you could be bilingual what new language would you most want to speak? (In addition to English of course!)
________________________________________
2. What are three tasks you always postpone? (ex. cleaning my room)
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
3. Name two famous trilogies: (ex. The Hunger Games)
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
4. What is a rule at home or school that you circumvent? Explain why you don’t follow this rule . (ex. dress code)
Rule: __________________________________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What are two events that happen biennially? (ex. the Olympics)
1. ___________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________
6. Describe a time you did something subconsciously (without thinking about it). Describe in 3-4 sentences.
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List 1 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
Great Lakes? Not for Long
The Great Lakes help quench the thirst of 40 million people in the United States and Canada. But this pool of resources
may not be around for long. Unfortunately, the Great Lakes are in trouble.
A team of scientists recently released a report about the Great Lakes’ dire state. The lakes are threatened by toxic
substances, over fishing, invasive species, air pollution, and loss of habitat for wildlife. "The Great Lakes are under
tremendous stress," Alfred Beeton of the University of Michigan told reporters.
The report says that concentrating on one or two of the issues won’t wave good-bye to the problems. Instead, the
scientists wrote, the government needs to look at the entire Great Lakes ecosystem. An ecosystem is a community of
living things and its environment.
Scientists asked Congress for $20 billion to help protect the lakes. Experts say the money would be used to clean
polluted harbors. Scientists also want to restore wetlands, such as marshes and swamps. Because wetlands hold
moisture and prevent erosion, they could help the lakes heal themselves.
Something must be done fast, warns Andy Buchsbaum of the National Wildlife Federation. If not, "the damage is likely
to be irreversible," he says.
1. Find the word prevent in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word prevent below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to prevent as it is used in the passage?
a. to keep from happening
b. to help and assist
c. to welcome and support
2. Find the word substances in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word substances below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following thesaurus entry, which synonym is closest to substances as it is used in the passage?
a. wealth
b. nothing
c. materials
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