Expanding Vocab Lesson 2

Expanding Vocab Lesson 2

by Megan Kennedy

Although

• ​ (verb)

• ​to show contrast between two ideas in the same sentence.​

  ​ Jake was not chosen for the basketball team although he played well.

• ​ Can you think of something you completed although you were tired?

​Basis

• ​ (noun)

• ​the main reason or idea for doing or organizing something.

• ​The sinking of the Titanic has been the basis of several movies.

• What is something you do on a weekly basis?

​Consequence

• (noun)

• ​the result, usually negative, of an action or situation.

• ​A speeding ticket is a consequence of driving too fast.

• ​What is a consequence of not studying for a test?

​Consistent

• (adjective)

• ​something or someone continues to act or be the same.

• The warm weather was consistent for a week until it rained today.

• Why is consistent attendance at school or a job important?

​Determine

• (verb)

• ​to figure out, solve, or decide something.

• ​Teachers determine students' grades.

• Do you use a paper map or your GPS to determine which route to take for a trip?

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank using one of the vocabulary words below.

An oil spill in the ocean has serious________________for people and sea life.

• although

• basis

• consequences

• consistent

• determine

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank using one of the vocabulary words below.

Many pioneers chose to travel west in covered wagons________________the trip was difficult and dangerous.

• although

• basis

• consequences

• consistent

• determine

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank using one of the vocabulary words below.

Discipline for children is effective if it is ________________.

• although

• basis

• consequences

• consistent

• determine

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank using one of the vocabulary words below.

A jury considers the evidence to  ________________if a person is guilty or not.

• although

• basis

• consequences

• consistent

• determine

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank using one of the vocabulary words below.

Rice is the   ________________of many Asian diets.

• although

• basis

• consequences

• consistent

• determine