Dogs *Robust Vocabulary* Created by: Agatha Lee September 2008

disability A disability is something that stops you from doing things that most people can do.

A dog can be the eyes for a person with a disability. Using sign language can help a person with a hearing disability. disability

* What kind of disability might make it hard to ride a bike? * How might you help a person with a vision disability? disability

position A position of an object is the way it is arranged.

Standing on one foot is a difficult position for a toddler. Is it more comfortable to be in a standing position or a sitting position for a long period of time? position

* What position do you find it most comfortable when reading a book? * What position should you be in when writing? position

attached Attached means you feel very close to a particular person or thing. The boy feels attached to his stuffed animal.

Dogs become very attached to their trainers. If you feel attached to someone, do you want to be near them or faraway from them? attached

* Who is someone that you are very attached to? * Tell about a person or a pet who is attached to you. attached

assistance Assistance means to help someone or something. She needs assistance because she has car problems.

Trained dogs give assistance to people who have special needs. Would you give assistance to an elderly person? assistance

* Tell about a time when you helped someone who needed assistance. * Tell about a time when you needed assistance with something. assistance

When you depend on someone or something, then you need that person or thing. depend We depend on community helpers.

Dogs depend on their owners for food. Do you depend on your parents to cook dinner for you? depend

* Why might people depend on someone to make their meals? * Who depends on you? depend

responsibility If you have a responsibility, then there is something you have to do or take care of. The doctor’s responsibility is to take care of her patients.

Dog owners have the responsibility of caring for their dogs. Is it your responsibility to go to school or to go to work? responsibility

* What responsibility do you have at home? * If you had a pet, what would be your responsibility? responsibility

frisky Frisky means lively and playful.

A frisky puppy can jump and play for hours. Which animal is more likely to be frisky, a kitten or a snail? frisky

* What do you like about frisky animals? * What do you dislike about frisky animals? * How can you calm a frisky pet? frisky

affinity If you have an affinity for something, then you naturally like it.

People with birds have an affinity for pets with feathers. Are you more likely to have an affinity for reading a book or cleaning your room? affinity

* What might happen if you and a friend have an affinity for the same thing? * If you have an affinity for something, does this mean you are good at it? affinity

It is Jolynne’s ________ to feed the dog. A. disability B. attached C. responsibility D. assistance

My sister’s _________ keeps her from walking. A. affinity B. disability C. assistance D. depend

The teacher gave __________ to the student. A. assistance B. attached C. position D. disability

We need to __________ on each other to win the game. A. attached B. frisky C. affinity D. depend

I have an _________ for animals because I have a lot of pets. A. responsibility B. disability C. affinity D. assistance

The __________ kitten wanted to play. A. position B. frisky C. affinity D. attached

Sleeping on the floor is not a comfortable _________ for most people. A. disability B. depend C. position D. assistance

I feel very _________ to my grandmother because she takes care of me every weekend. A. position B. assistance C. disability D. attached

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