Academic Vocab - Expressing Opinions - 7th grade

Academic Vocabulary: Expressing Opinions

GOAL: After learning the meanings of ten academic vocabulary words, you will be able to recognize and use them in a variety of contexts.

Grade 7 - Unit 2​

(adjective) serving or used in place of another

​(noun) one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

Traffic is bad over there, so let's take an alternative route.​

alternative

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Multiple Choice

What is the best synonym for alternative?

• broken

• new

• different

• similar

(noun) a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief, or adds information

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(verb)​ to make or write a comment on

From the root word communicare, meaning to share!

comment

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(verb) to lend assistance or aid, or to give something to a common purpose

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If we all contribute, this will be a flourishing garden!

contribute

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Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a synonym for contribute?

• give

• argue

• donate

• provide

(adjective) central or essential

​(noun) something that IS central or essential.​

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Break it down! This comes from the French word coeur, meaning heart!​

What are YOUR core values?

core

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(verb) to socialize or engage with someone else

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Root word breakdown!

inter = between​

(Interactions occur between 2 or more people!)​

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I love to interact with people!

interact

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(noun) level, or a sheet or single thickness of material

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(verb) to form a layer

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That 7 layer dip is DELICIOUS.

layer​

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Multiple Choice

Which word means the most important part, or heart, or something?

• alternative

• layer

• core

• interact

Multiple Choice

A shy person might not ______ with their classmates.

• comment

• interact

• core

• layer

(verb) deny the truth or existence of

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(verb) make ineffective

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The root word neg means to deny, or to be nothing.​

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So negative!

negate

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(verb)

to change or take action in response to something

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​*The root word re means back or again!

I react to scary movies by running away screaming. Don't judge me.​

react

Multiple Choice

I wanted to go swimming, but the rain might ______ my plans.

• negate

• react

• contribute

• layer

Multiple Choice

People with bad tempers might ______ badly in frustrating situations.

• negate

• contribute

• react

• negate

(verb) to change the emphasis, direction, or focus of

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to change to a different opinion or belief​

Oh shift!

shift

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(verb)

to define or identify clearly

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Can you be more specific, please?

specify

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Multiple Choice

Choose the best synonym for specify.

• summarize

• identify

• question

• move

REVIEW TIME!

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get ready ready ready!

Multiple Choice

My computer is broken. Can I have an _____ assignment on paper?

• alternative

• comment

• core

• layer

Multiple Choice

Choose the synonym for NEGATE.

• deny

• cancel

• reverse

• ALL OF THE ABOVE!

Multiple Choice

Would you be willing to _____ to our school fundraiser?

• comment

• contribute

• interact

• negate

Multiple Choice

During a volleyball game, the players _____ positions so everyone has a chance to serve the ball.

• interact

• react

• shift

• specify

Multiple Choice

I love gym class, but my grades in ____ subjects like Math and Science are most important.

• alternative

• core

• react

• specify

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word contains the root word that means BETWEEN (like between people)?

• comment

• contribute

• interact

• negate

Poll

How do you feel about your vocabulary skills so far?

• I will need more practice. 🤔

• Feeling OK. I understand most of these. 👍🏽

• Good! I understand all the vocabulary! 🙂

• I could teach these words to others!

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