Para Empezar Cognates Check (with Julia reading)

A cognate is

• a root word.

• a word that looks/sounds like an English word.

• a synonym.

• a metaphor.

What do you think this sentence means?: La chica juega al tenis y sófbol.

• The girl plays baseball and soccer.

• The girl plays tennis and softball.

• The girl plays soccer and tennis.

• The girl plays sports.

What do you think this sentence means? La ensalada es deliciosa.

• Salad is NOT delicious.

• Salad is delicate.

• The sandwich is delicate.

• Salad is delicious.

Which animal word is NOT a cognate?

• perro

• gato

• serpiente

• delfín

Which word is NOT a cognate?

• papel

• silla

• cortinas

• gabinete

What do you think this sentence means? Hay un grupo de pacientes en el hospital.

• There is a group of patients in the hospital.

• There is a group of doctors in the hospital.

• There is a group of kids in the office.

• There is a gaggle of geese in the pond.

Which profession is NOT a cognate?

• profesora

• banqero

• doctora

• abogado

From the group reading about Julia: What does Julia's mom do?

• teacher

• dentist

• doctor

• lawyer

From the group reading about Julia: Where does Julia want to go?

• space

• Texas

• home

• Europe

From the group reading about Julia: Which job did Julia NOT consider?

• police woman

• doctor

• teacher/professor

• athlete