Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Periods: _________________
Vocabulary List #6-Wildcats-Week 2
Stem
germ
Definition
vital or related
Words
germane, germinate, germicide, germinal, germ
Origin
Latin
greg
group
gregarious, egregious, gregariously, segregate, congregate, aggregate
Latin
mar
sea
marine, marina, ultramarine, maritime, mariner, marinate, submarine
Latin
prim
first
prime, primary, primate, primogeniture, primeval, prima donna, primo
Latin
pyro
fire
pyre, pyromania, pyrotechnic, pyrogenic, pyrophobia, pyrometer
Greek
clam
cry out
clamorous, exclamation, clamor, exclamatory, clamant, declaim
Latin
plu
more
plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluriaxial, pluralism, nonplussed
Latin
tang
touch
tangible, tangent, tangle, tangential, cotangent, intangible
Latin
string
bind
stringent, stringy, astringent, stringer
Latin
liber
free
liberate, liberty, liberal, libertine, deliberate, libertarian
Latin
junct
join
junction, conjunction, juncture, disjunct, injunction, adjunct
Latin
clud
close
exclude, include, preclude, exclusive, occlude, conclude, cloister
Latin
se
apart
secede, secret, sedition, seduce, segregate, select, separate
Latin
trib
pay
tribute, tributary, retribution, contribution, attribute, diatribe, distribute
Latin
dign
worthy
dignify, dignity, condign, dignitary, undignified, indignation
Latin
luc
light
lucid, translucent, lucidity, pellucid, Lucifer, elucidate, lucent, lucubrate
Latin
rupt
break
erupt, disrupt, rupture, corrupt, abrupt, incorruptible
Latin
grat
pleasing
gratifying, gratitude, ingrate, grateful, gratuitous, ingratiate
Latin
medi
middle
median, mediate, medium, mediocre, Mediterranean, in medias res
Latin
soph
wisdom
sophomore, sophisticated, sophist, philosophy, pansophy, theosophy
Greek
curr
run
current, undercurrent, currently, recurrent, currency, incur
Latin
tempor
time
temporal, contemporary, temporize, temporarily, tempus fugit
Latin
migr
wander
migrate, transmigration, migrant, migratory, emigrant, immigrant
Latin
trans
across
transfer, translate, transmit, transfusion, translucent, transcend
Latin
gamy
marriage
monogamy, polygamy, bigamy, gamete, autogamous, exogamy
Greek
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 6 Ideas
□ Complete List 6 Analogies
□ Complete List 6 Stems in Context
List 6 Ideas
AESTHETICS:
1. Imagine that you are standing in an art gallery in front of an abstract modern painting called “Pyromania” What
colors, textures, and shapes do you see?
Colors: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Textures: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Shapes: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
SYNTHESIS
1. How many of the words in List #6 might be used by an engineer in her professional capacity? Name at least 3.
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2. How many of the words in List #6 would be good words to use in National Geographic articles about the cities,
rivers, oceans, and forests of the earth? List at least 10 words that would be helpful.
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DIVERGENCE
1. Think of four times when it might be important to know how to analyze a word.
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2. List as many careers as you can think of that require a strong vocabulary. Think of at least 8.
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EVALUATION
1. Are pyrotechnics displays too dangerous? Should they be banned? Should there be public indignation if an injury
occurs during a pyrotechnics display? Explain in 3-4 sentences.
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2. Is an egregious act of vandalism worse than the same act would be if committed in stealth and secrecy? Is it not as
bad? Is either better or worse? Explain in 3-4 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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List 6 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:
______ 1
gregarious: solitude::
a. hermit: society
antebellum: belligerency ::
b. sociable: society
a. antiaircraft: aircraft
c. sociable: isolation
b. nonstop: continuous
d. aggregate: congregate
c. cause: effect
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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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______ 2.
emigrant: immigrant ::
______ 3.
segregated: congregated::
a. exclusive: con
a. secede: intercede
b. segregate: congregate
b. selection: predilection
c. incur: recur
c. temporary: contemporary
d. exit: enter
d. divided: united
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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______ 6.
egregious: condign::
______ 5.
ultramarine: submarine::
a. gratuitous: indignation
a. blue: ocean
b. stringent: astringent
b. marina: dock
c. diatribe: lucubrate
c. mauve: tank
d. blatant: fitting
d. surface: sailboat
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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pyrophobia: pyrotechnics::
______ 7.
migration: transmigration::
a. agoraphobia: festival
a. transfusion: fusion
b. claustrophobia: fire
b. animal: soul
c. pyromania: egomania
b. lucid: translucent
d. gratitude: gratuitous
d. migrant: emigrant
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
Answer Explanation (2-3 Sentences)
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List 6 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
Castles
Palaces are known for their beauty and splendor, but they offer little protection against attacks. It is easy to defend a
fortress, but fortresses are not designed with the comfort of a king or queen in mind. When it comes to structures that
are both majestic and well-fortified, the classic European castle is the pinnacle of design. Across the ages castles
changed, developed, and eventually fell out of use, but they still command the fascination of our culture.
Castles were originally built in England by Norman invaders in 1066. As William the Conqueror advanced through
England, he fortified key positions to secure the land he had taken. The castles he built allowed the Norman lords to
retreat to safety when threatened by English rebellion. Castles also served as bases of operation for offensive attacks.
Troops were summoned to, organized around, and deployed from castles. In this way castles served both offensive and
defensive roles in military operations.
Not limited to military purposes, castles also served as offices from which the lord would administer control over his
fiefdom. That is to say, the lord of the land would hold court in his castle. Those that were socially beneath the lord
would come to report the affairs of the lands that they governed and pay tribute to the lord. They would address
disputes, handle business, feast, and enjoy festivities. In this way castles served as important social centers in medieval
England. Castles also served as symbols of power. Built on prominent sites overlooking the surrounding areas, castles
constantly loomed in the background of many peasants' lives and served as a daily reminder of the lord's strength.
The first castles constructed in England were made from earth and timber. Those who constructed them took advantage
of natural features, such as hills and rivers, to increase defenses. Since these castles were constructed from wood, they
were highly susceptible to attacks by fire. Wooden castles were gradually replaced by stone, which greatly increased
the strength of these fortifications; however, being made from stone did not make these castles entirely fireproof.
Attackers could hurl flaming objects into the castle through the windows or ignite the wooden doors. This led to
moving the windows and entrances off of the ground floor and up to the first floor to make them more difficult to
access. ‘
As the nobility accumulated wealth, England became increasingly attractive to those who sought to plunder. Raids by
Vikings and other marauders increased in regularity. In response to these attacks, castle defenses were updated and
improved. Arrow-slits were added. These were small holes in the castle, large enough for an arrow to fit through,
which allowed defenders to fire from nearly invulnerable positions. Towers were built from which defenders could
provide flanking fire. These towers were connected to the castle by wooden bridges, so that if one tower fell, the rest of
the castle was still easy to defend. Multiple rings of castle walls were constructed, so that even if attackers made it past
one wall, they would be caught on a killing ground between inner and outer walls. Advances such as these greatly
increased the defense of castles.
The demise of castles can ultimately be attributed to gunpowder. Gunpowder was first introduced to Europe during the
14th century, but the first gunpowder weapons were unreliable, inaccurate, and weak by later standards. During the
15th century, artillery became powerful enough to break through stone walls. This greatly undermined the military
role of castles. Castles were then replaced by artillery forts that had no role in civil administration, and country houses
that were indefensible. Though castles no longer serve their original purposes, remaining castles receive millions of
visitors each year from those who wish to experience these majestic vestiges of a time long passed.
1. Find the word medieval in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word medieval below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to medieval as it is used in the
passage?
a. primitive and unusable
b. old-fashioned
c. middle sized
d. middle ages
2. Find the word tribute in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word tribute below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to tribute as it is used in the passage?
a. required tax
b. an obligation greeting
c. a friendly present
d. gift of admiration
______3. Which evidence from “Castles” supports the correct answer to number 2?
a. “Raids by Vikings and
other marauders increased
in regularity.”
b. “Attackers could hurl
flaming objects into the
castle through the windows
or ignite the wooden
doors.”
c. “castles also served as
offices from which the lord
would administer control
over his fiefdom.”
d. “Those who constructed
them took advantage of
natural features, such as
hills and rivers, to increase
defenses.”
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Periods: _________________
List 6 Illini-Week 2
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
greg
group
gregarious, egregious, gregariously, segregate, congregate, aggregate
Latin
mar
sea
marine, marina, ultramarine, maritime, mariner, marinate, submarine
Latin
prim
first
prime, primary, primate, primogeniture, primeval, prima donna, primo
Latin
pyro
fire
pyre, pyromania, pyrotechnic, pyrogenic, pyrophobia, pyrometer
Greek
plu
more
plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluriaxial, pluralism, nonplussed
Latin
liber
free
liberate, liberty, liberal, libertine, deliberate, libertarian
Latin
junct
join
junction, conjunction, juncture, disjunct, injunction, adjunct
Latin
luc
light
lucid, translucent, lucidity, pellucid, Lucifer, elucidate, lucent, lucubrate
Latin
grat
pleasing
gratifying, gratitude, ingrate, grateful, gratuitous, ingratiate
Latin
medi
middle
median, mediate, medium, mediocre, Mediterranean, in medias res
Latin
soph
wisdom
sophomore, sophisticated, sophist, philosophy, pansophy, theosophy
Greek
tempor
time
temporal, contemporary, temporize, temporarily, tempus fugit
Latin
migr
wander
migrate, transmigration, migrant, migratory, emigrant, immigrant
Latin
trans
across
transfer, translate, transmit, transfusion, translucent, transcend
Latin
gamy
marriage
monogamy, polygamy, bigamy, gamete, autogamous, exogamy
Greek
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 6 Ideas
□ Complete List 6 Analogies
□ Complete List 6 Stems in Context
List 6 Ideas
SYNTHESIS
1. How many of the words in List #6 might be used by a math teacher in her professional capacity? Name at least 3.
___________________________________________
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___________________________________________
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2. How many of the words in List #6 would be good words to use in National Geographic articles about the cities,
rivers, oceans, and forests of the earth? List at least 6 words that would be helpful.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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DIVERGENCE
1. Think of five times when it might be important to know how to analyze a word.
___________________________________________
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2. List as many careers as you can think of that require a strong vocabulary. Think of at least 6.
___________________________________________
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EVALUATION
1. Is an egregious act of vandalism worse than the same act would be if committed in stealth and secrecy? Is it not as
bad? Is either better or worse? Explain in 3-4 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
List 6 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
Work
Definitions:
Hypothesis: Guess or proposition
Thesis : Theory or idea
gregarious: solitude::
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:
a. hermit: society
gregarious: ___________________________________________
b. sociable: junction
solitude: _____________________________________________
c. sociable: isolation
d. prime: lucid
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
_________________________________________________________
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_______ 2.
emigrant: immigrant ::
Definitions:
a. exclusive: liberty
emigrant: ____________________________________________
b. segregate: sophomore
immigrant: ___________________________________________
c. marina: plural
segregated: congregated::
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
_________________________________________________________
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Definitions:
a. submarine: migrate
segregated: ___________________________________________
b. selection: primary
congregated: __________________________________________
d. exit: enter
_______ 3.
c. temporary: contemporary
pyrophobia: pyrotechnics::
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
_________________________________________________________
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Definitions:
a. agoraphobia: spiders
pyrophobia : __________________________________________
b. claustrophobia: small spaces
pyrotechnics : _________________________________________
d. divided: united
_______ 4.
c. acrophobia: dogs
d. hydrophobia: strangers
Relationship between bolded words: (Complete Sentence):
_________________________________________________________
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List 6 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
The Iron Curtain
At the end of World War II, many Americans believed the Soviet Union was America’s ally. The Soviets had fought on
the side of Germany at the beginning of the war but had later left the Axis forces and joined the Allies in fighting
against Germany, Italy, and Japan. But by 1946, the Americans realized a friendship between the Soviet Union and the
United States of America was not to be the case. Then Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin began a deliberate campaign to
spread Communism to other nations in Europe and Asia. In a country ruled by a communist government, the citizens do
not have the same freedoms as in a democracy. This act of aggression—the refusal to leave the countries occupied after
the war by the Soviet Union—began a conflict with the United States known as the Cold War. After World War II,
Soviet troops refused to leave countries they had liberated, despite America’s insistence that the countries be allowed to
hold free elections. Winston Churchill, Britain’s prime minister, said an “Iron Curtain” had come down on Europe, and
behind this curtain people’s basic freedoms were disappearing. One clear example of the Iron Curtain was the Berlin
Wall—a wall that separated West and East Berlin in Germany. Those on the western side were free, while those in East
Berlin were under Soviet control.
President Truman believed the United States should support those people who wanted to be free. This policy and belief
would later lead the United States into wars such as the Korean War and Vietnam in an effort to stop the spread of
communism.
1. Find the word liberated in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word liberated below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to liberated as it is used in the
passage?
a. set free from slavery
b. set free from old
traditions
c. set free from a cruel
parent
d. set free from a foreign
government
2. Find the word prime in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word prime below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to prime as it is used in the passage?
a. demanding full attention
b. of greatest importance
c. mature and responsible
d. elderly and weakened
3. Find the word deliberate in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word deliberate below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to deliberate as it is used in the
passage?
a. small and weakened
b. carefully thought out
c. widespread and popular
d. slow-moving
Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________ Periods: ______________________
List 6 Huskies-Week 2
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
mar
sea
marine, marina, ultramarine, maritime, mariner, marinate, submarine
Latin
prim
first
prime, primary, primate, primeval
Latin
plu
more
plural, plurality, plus, pluralize, pluralism, nonplussed
Latin
liber
free
liberate, liberty, liberal, libertarian
Latin
luc
light
lucid, translucent, elucidate, lucent
Latin
grat
pleasing
gratifying, gratitude, ingrate, grateful, gratuitous, ingratiate
Latin
medi
middle
median, mediate, medium, mediocre, Mediterranean
Latin
tempor
time
temporal, contemporary, temporize, temporarily
Latin
migr
wander
migrate, transmigration, migrant, migratory, emigrant, immigrant
Latin
trans
across
transfer, translate, transmit, transfusion
Latin
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 6 Ideas
□ Complete List 6 Analogies
□ Complete List 6 Stems in Context
List 6 Ideas:
1. What are three types of water craft that would be parked at a marina? (ex. sailboat)
1. __________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
2. Describe a time when your performance was mediocre. Describe in 2-3 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What are three situations when it would be useful to have a submarine?
1. ________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
4. Describe a time you were part of a plurality. Describe in 2-3 sentences. (ex. sitting in a school assembly)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Name a time you transferred one of your possessions to someone else. Why did you do it?
Item Transferred: _________________________________________
Explanation: _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Think of four times when it might be important to know how to analyze a word.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
7. List as many careers as you can think of that require a strong vocabulary. Think of at least 4.
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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List 6 True/False:
Directions: Determine if each statement is true or false. If it is false rewrite it and make it true.
____1. If you visit a marina you will see boats.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 2. My grandmother received a blood transfusion at the grocery store.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 3. The median number between 1 and 10 is 7.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 4. Dogs and cats are considered to be primates.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 5. First grade is a primary grade.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
List 6 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
The Iron Curtain
At the end of World War II, many Americans believed the Soviet Union was America’s ally. The Soviets had fought on
the side of Germany at the beginning of the war but had later left the Axis forces and joined the Allies in fighting
against Germany, Italy, and Japan. But by 1946, the Americans realized a friendship between the Soviet Union and the
United States of America was not to be the case. Then Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin began a deliberate campaign to
spread Communism to other nations in Europe and Asia. In a country ruled by a communist government, the citizens do
not have the same freedoms as in a democracy. This act of aggression—the refusal to leave the countries occupied after
the war by the Soviet Union—began a conflict with the United States known as the Cold War. After World War II,
Soviet troops refused to leave countries they had liberated, despite America’s insistence that the countries be allowed to
hold free elections. Winston Churchill, Britain’s prime minister, said an “Iron Curtain” had come down on Europe, and
behind this curtain people’s basic freedoms were disappearing. One clear example of the Iron Curtain was the Berlin
Wall—a wall that separated West and East Berlin in Germany. Those on the western side were free, while those in East
Berlin were under Soviet control.
President Truman believed the United States should support those people who wanted to be free. This policy and belief
would later lead the United States into wars such as the Korean War and Vietnam in an effort to stop the spread of
communism.
1. Find the word liberated in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word liberated below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to liberated as it is used in the
passage?
a. set free from slavery
b. set free from old
traditions
c. set free from a cruel
parent
d. set free from a foreign
government
2. Find the word prime in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word prime below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to prime as it is used in the passage?
a. demanding full attention
b. of greatest importance
c. mature and responsible
d. elderly and weakened
3. Find the word deliberate in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word deliberate below:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to deliberate as it is used in the
passage?
a. small and weakened
b. carefully thought out
c. widespread and popular
d. slow-moving
Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Periods: _________________
List 6 Redbirds –Week 2
Stem
Definition
Words
Origin
mar
plu
medi
trans
prim
sea
more
middle
across
first
marine, marina, maritime, mariner, submarine
plural, plus, pluralize
median, medium, mediocre
transfer, translate, transfusion
prime, primary, primate
Latin
Latin
Latin
Latin
Latin
Week 2 Assignments (check off each as you finish):
□ Review/Study all flashcards (5 minutes/day)
□ Complete List 6 Ideas
□ Complete List 6 True/False
□ Complete List 6 Stems in Context
Definitions
marina (n) a small harbor for docking small boats
plural (adj) more than one
Sentences
The marina was dotted with the masts of hundreds of sail
boats.
The region’s maritime industries included fishing and
harvesting seaweed.
The plural of cactus is cacti.
plurality (n) the state of being numerous; majority
A plurality of voters chose our new government.
mediate (v) come between; intervene
I hate it when I have to mediate fights between my two best
friends.
After studying for only five minutes I wasn’t surprised by my
mediocre score on the vocabulary quiz.
After my family moved I was forced to transfer to a new
school.
During heart surgery the patient required several blood
transfusions.
My primary goal is to do well academically. Once I’m doing
well academically I will worry about sports.
The scientists found a very primitive drawing on the cave
wall.
maritime (adj) on or near the sea
mediocre (adj) average or middle ability
transfer (v) to bring from one place to another
transfusion (n) the act of moving blood or fluids into a
person or animal
primary (adj) first in time order
primitive (adj) from the earliest times
List 6 Ideas
1. What are three types of water craft that would be parked at a marina? (ex. sailboat)
1. __________________________
3. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
2. Describe a time when your performance was mediocre. Describe in 2-3 sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What are three situations when it would be useful to have a submarine?
1. ________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________
4. Describe a time you were part of a plurality. Describe in 2-3 sentences. (ex. sitting in a school assembly)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Name a time you transferred one of your possessions to someone else. Why did you do it?
Item Transferred: _________________________________________
Explanation: _________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
List 6 True/False
Directions: Determine if each statement is true or false. If it is false rewrite it and make it true.
____1. If you visit a marina you will see boats.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 2. My grandmother received a blood transfusion at the grocery store.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 3. The median number between 1 and 10 is 7.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 4. Dogs and cats are considered to be primates.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
____ 5. First grade is a primary grade.
List 6 Stems in Context
Directions: Read the following passages and answer the questions that follow:
A Dangerous Delicacy
Would you ever knowingly eat something that could make you sick or even kill you? For most people, their
immediate answer would be “Of course not!” For others, there is one fish that is worth the risk, and it is called fugu.
Fugu is the Japanese name for the blowfish. Some parts of the blowfish are so poisonous that they can kill
anyone who eats them. The blowfish’s liver, for example, is particularly dangerous. As a result, it has been illegal to
since 1984 to serve the fugu’s liver in a restaurant in Japan. Yet, the liver is considered by many to be a delicacy. This
means that people think it is a special treat. They are willing to pay lots of money and risk their lives to taste it.
Chefs who safely prepare fugu in restaurants must possess great skill and special equipment. A fugu chef uses a
knife with a long, very thin blade to slice the safe parts of the fish away from the unsafe parts. The poisoned parts must
not touch the safe parts or they will contaminate them. They will transfer the poison onto those parts and make them
unsafe to touch or eat.
As a result, being a fugu chef in Japan can be a dangerous occupation. It is also a very high honor. In order to
even be allowed to do this job, a chef must complete a training process. He or she must spend three years learning how
to slice the fish correctly and demonstrating this knowledge by taking tests. Fewer than half are able to pass the tests.
And then, at the end of training, the chefs take the ultimate exam: they must prepare a plate of fugu and eat it. Some
chefs die while taking this test.
So what does a dish of dangerously delicacy look and taste like? Fugu is usually served raw. (Cooking it would
not destroy the poison anyway.) It is usually sliced so thin and so delicately that the pieces are nearly transparent. You
can almost see right through them. These extremely thin pieces are then arranged in artistic patterns on attractive
plates. As for taste, some people consider fugu to be supremely delicious. Others are not impressed. The Emperor of
Japan might not know; it is the one food that by law he is not allowed to eat.
1. Find the word transfer in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word transfer below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to transfer as it is used in the passage?
a. move from one person to another
b. move from one place to another
c. to pass one thought to another
person
2. Find the word transparent in the passage. Write the sentence that contains the word transparent below:
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_______Based on the following dictionary definitions, which definition is closest to transparent as it is used in the
passage?
a. see-through
b. cloudy
c. disgusting