English 11
What do you already know? 1. Turn to pg. 55 in your vocabulary book 2. Write on the back of your study guide # Read each sentence 4. Write a brief definition based on how the word is used in the sentence
This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.
POS- adjective Definition- calm; easily led or directed Synonym- calm and quiet Antonym- determined, aggressive This dog was so docile that its owners were able to dress it up.
What movie is this epic battle from?
POS- adjective Definition- heroic; great in size or importance Synonym- heroic, important Antonym- small, insignificant What movie is this epic battle from?
Money is an essential part of life.
POS- adjective Definition- absolutely necessary, vital Synonym- vital, key, crucial Antonym- minor, unimportant Money is an essential part of life.
This fertile land is great for farming.
POS- adjective Definition- able to bear and support life Synonym- abundant, bountiful Antonym- barren, unfruitful, sterile This fertile land is great for farming.
This businessman has a very hectic schedule.
POS- adjective Definition- characterized by a great deal of activity Synonym- busy, exciting Antonym- calm, relaxing This businessman has a very hectic schedule.
Many products are imported to the United States by other countries.
POS- verb Definition- to bring into a region POS- Noun Definition- something that is brought in from another region Synonym- bring in Antonym- leave, refuse
Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.
POS- adj Definition- happy, good humored Synonym- cheery, festive Antonym- depressed, sad, sullen Santa Claus is very jovial man especially around the holiday season.
These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.
POS- adjective Definition- clear; thinking clearly Synonym- clear Antonym- complicated, unclear These look like lucid and easy to understand directions.
These objects are mobile.
POS- adjective Definition- able to move POS- noun Definition- a decorative type of hanging structure with parts that move freely Synonym- moveable, traveling Antonym- still, motionless, unable to move Here’s a picture of my mobile phone.
The kids made a pact to stay friends forever even though they were moving to separate states.
POS- noun Definition- an agreement; a treaty Synonym- agreement Antonym- disagreement The kids made a pact to stay friends forever even though they were moving to separate states.
Roots, Prefix, and Suffixes Roots ◦ doc- “teach” ◦ luc- “light” Prefix ◦ e- “out of” Suffixes ◦ ate- “to make” ◦ ary- “one that relates to”
1. Brad’s _______ house was being moved 30 miles away. 2. Shelby noticed the _______ couple that was smiling and laughing the entire time they were at the restaurant. 3. The ______ Caribbean Sea is so clear, Avery said he could see his toes at the bottom. 4. Mary found a _______ piece of land to grow a garden of vegetables. 5. The ______ event raised money for the needy and was a great success. jovialfertilelucidepicmobile
1. People at the zoo were able to hold the ________ baby koala bear. 2. My _________ schedule started at 5 a.m. and ended at 9 p.m. 3. The _________ items you need to bring to class include: pencil, notebook, and your brain! 4. The group of teenagers made a _______ that they would keep a secret. 5. Many clothing products are _________ from China. hectic imported pactessentialdocile
1. Exercises 2, 3, 6 (2 pts. each) sentences (4 pts.) 3. Flashcards (1 pt. bonus) DUE WEDNESDAY!