Voc. 8.9

Front

What does the term 'notorious' mean in the context of someone's reputation?

Back

Notorious refers to being famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a 'diagnosis' in medical terms?

Back

A diagnosis is the identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, often related to a medical condition.

Front

What does it mean to 'ration' resources?

Back

To ration means to allocate or distribute resources in limited amounts, often to ensure that they last over a period of time.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What part of speech is the word 'ration'?

Back

'Ration' is a verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

Front

What is a 'prognosis' in the context of health or economics?

Back

A prognosis is a forecast or prediction about the likely outcome of a situation, often used in medical or economic contexts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

Can you provide a synonym for 'notorious'?

Back

A synonym for notorious is 'infamous'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Front

What is the difference between a diagnosis and a prognosis?

Back

A diagnosis identifies a condition, while a prognosis predicts the likely outcome of that condition.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

In what situations might someone need to ration their supplies?

Back

Someone might need to ration supplies during emergencies, natural disasters, or when resources are limited.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is an example of a situation where a prognosis might be given?

Back

A prognosis might be given in a medical context, such as predicting recovery time after surgery.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Front

What is the significance of understanding parts of speech, such as verbs, in language?

Back

Understanding parts of speech helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences and enhances comprehension.