Horses as Healers Around the World - Vocabulary

During a health class, Pua asked the teacher, "What is the definition of therapeutic?"

• Relating to the healing of disease or the treatment of illness.

• Referring to the process of cooking and food preparation.

• Concerning the study of ancient civilizations.

• Related to physical exercise and fitness.

During a gym class, Garry was asked to define what strength means. What is the definition of strength?

• Strength is the quality or state of being strong/possession of force and energy

• Strength is a measure of intelligence.

• Strength refers to physical size only.

• Strength is the absence of weakness.

Stephanie noticed that drinking more daily water improved her concentration and energy levels. What is the definition of beneficial in this context?

• Causing harm; detrimental.

• Neutral in effect; neither good nor bad.

• Producing good effects; advantageous.

• Unrelated to any outcomes or effects.

JR wants to start a new fitness routine to improve his health. What is the definition of motivation in this context?

• Motivation is the process of learning new skills.

• Motivation is the ability to memorize information quickly.

• Motivation is the internal or external drive that prompts an individual to take action towards achieving a goal.

• Motivation is the act of following orders without question.

During a health class, Nalu learned about a disease that primarily affects children and can cause paralysis. What is this disease?

• Polio is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness.

• Polio is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs.

• Polio is a type of cancer that primarily affects adults.

• Polio is a viral disease that can cause paralysis, primarily affecting children.

Pua is looking for a treatment that is therapeutic. What are two synonyms for therapeutic?

• harmful

• healing

• preventive

• curing

Wlliam is preparing for a debate competition. What are two synonyms for strength that she can use in her arguments?

• inability

• toughness

• power

• weakness

Livia is working on a project to improve the local park. What are two synonyms for beneficial in this context?

• harmful

• useful

• useless

• helpful

Livia is working on a project and needs to find two synonyms for motivation to enhance her presentation. What are two synonyms for motivation?

• dislike

• inspiration

• drive

• prevention

What is a synonym for polio?

• multiple sclerosis
• muscular dystrophy
• paralysis

• cerebral palsy