Vocabulary Challenge L2

What does 'against' mean?

• In support of

• In line with

• In favor of

• In opposition to or in conflict with

Provide a definition for 'against'.

• In opposition to; in resistance to; as a counteraction or response to.

• In favor of

• Alongside

• With

Explain the concept of 'against' with an example.

• In a soccer match, one team plays for another team, showcasing the support between the two sides.

• In a soccer match, one team plays with another team, showcasing the cooperation between the two sides.

• In a soccer match, one team plays against another team, showcasing the opposition or competition between the two sides.

• In a soccer match, one team plays beside another team, showcasing the camaraderie between the two sides.

Define 'application'.

• A type of fruit

• A form of transportation

• A type of animal

• Software program designed to perform specific tasks.

How would you describe an 'application' in the context of technology?

• A type of food delivery service

• A software program designed to perform specific tasks or functions for the user.

• A type of hardware used to store data

• A physical document used for job applications

Give an example of an 'application' that you use frequently.

• Facebook

• One example of an application that I use frequently is Instagram.

• Twitter

• Snapchat

Differentiate between 'against' and 'application'.

• The main difference between 'against' and 'application' is that 'against' denotes opposition, whereas 'application' refers to putting something into operation or use.

• Against refers to acceptance, while application refers to denial.

• Against is used for approval, while application is used for rejection.

• Against means in favor of, while application means opposition.

Can you think of a scenario where 'against' and 'application' are used together?

• A company comparing job applications against each other.

• A company evaluating job applications against specific criteria.

• An application fighting against a software update.

• Using 'against' in a legal application context.

Create a sentence using 'against'.

• She fought against all odds.

• They danced against the music.

• He ran against the wind.

• She fought against all evens.

Compose a sentence using 'application'.

• I ate an application for breakfast.

• The application was lost in the mail.

• I submitted my job application online.

• The application of this theory is crucial.