Concept vocabulary

Concept vocabulary

By Alejandra Rivera

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Describe an unprecedented feat that has happened in your lifetime.

What was it? What effects has it had?

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Identify three actions or behaviors that recklessly endanger the public.

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If something is imminent, will it happen a long time from now? Explain.

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You have been given ninety years’ worth of supplies. However, you are consuming twenty years’ worth every three years. Would you describe this rate of consumption as unsustainable? How could you rectify the situation?

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What emissions do cars, people, and plants give off? Are they all harmful? Explain.

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How do electric cars use energy efficiently?

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After the hurricane, thousands of people lost their homes. Would you describe this as a crisis? Explain your answer.

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If a friend asks for your help with a sense of urgency in his or her voice, does that friend likely need your help right away, or as soon as you have free time? Explain your answer.

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During his act, the magician created the illusion that he was floating in mid-air. Was the magician was actually floating? Explain your answer.

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Is throwing refuse in a river is a form of pollution? Explain your answer.

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If a book was known to have universal appeal, would it be considered appealing to only certain types of readers? Explain your answer.

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Would you say that pollution is an issue that affects the environment? Explain your answer.

The Latin prefix uni- means “having or consisting of one.” For instance, the word unicorn refers to a mythical creature with a single straight horn projecting from its forehead. Use the following words with the prefix uni- in a complete sentence.

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Use the following word with the prefix uni- in a complete sentence:

united

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Use the following word with the prefix uni- in a complete sentence:

unicycle

Each word on the following slides uses the prefix uni-. Choose the word that accurately completes each sentence, and write the letter on the line. Use a dictionary if needed. Each word will be used only once.

options:​

unison

unilingual

uniform

unilateral

uniped

unicameral

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match each word below with its definition.

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Multiple Choice

unilateral

• involving only one party; not mutual

• having a single legislative chamber

• a person or animal having one foot

• behaving in the same way at the same time

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unilingual

• without variations in detail

• having a single legislative chamber

• speaking one language

• behaving in the same way at the same time

Multiple Choice

uniform

• without variations in detail

• having a single legislative chamber

• speaking one language

• behaving in the same way at the same time

Multiple Choice

unison

• without variations in detail

• having a single legislative chamber

• speaking one language

• behaving in the same way at the same time

Multiple Choice

uniped

• having a single legislative chamber

• a person or animal having one foot

• speaking one language

• behaving in the same way at the same time

Multiple Choice

unicameral

• having a single legislative chamber

• a person or animal having one foot

• speaking one language

• behaving in the same way at the same time

Multiple Choice

Match the word to the appropriate parts of speech.

unions

• noun (pl.)

• adjective

• verb

• noun

Multiple Choice

Match the word to the appropriate parts of speech.

unionize

• noun (pl.)

• adjective

• verb

• noun

Multiple Choice

Match the word to the appropriate parts of speech.

unionization

• noun (pl.)

• adjective

• verb

• noun

Multiple Choice

Match the word to the appropriate parts of speech.

unionistic

• noun (pl.)

• adjective

• verb

• noun

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Use each of the following words in a complete sentence. If needed, use a dictionary to determine the meaning of a word.

unison

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Use each of the following words in a complete sentence. If needed, use a dictionary to determine the meaning of a word.

university

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Use each of the following words in a complete sentence. If needed, use a dictionary to determine the meaning of a word.

uniformly

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Use each of the following words in a complete sentence. If needed, use a dictionary to determine the meaning of a word.

unique

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Rewrite each sentence below using the infinitive form of the gerund.

Facing the truth is not easy.

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Rewrite each sentence below using the infinitive form of the gerund.

Doing the dishes now is a good idea.

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Rewrite each sentence below using the infinitive form of the gerund.

Piloting a plane is the coolest thing.

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Rewrite each sentence below using the infinitive form of the gerund.

Ignoring the problem is not a way to make it disappear.

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Rewrite each sentence below using the infinitive form of the gerund.

It’s tough being the youngest.

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Walking to town is usually a pleasant experience. Running into Smythe was a surprise, and facing him once again was not easy. Faking a smile is not something I'm good at. However, the ability to make peace is important to me, and remaining in his good graces was high on my list.

Rewrite the paragraph replacing each gerund with an infinitive, and each infinitive with a gerund.