What is a synonym? How is it used to define a word or term?
What will be an ideal response?
A synonym is, generally, a familiar word or phrase that has the same
meaning as the unfamiliar word. A synonym is used to explain the
meaning of a word or term that may be unfamiliar to the reader through a
word or term that the reader probably knows.
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Identify the incorrect phrase/segment and circle its corresponding letter under the phrase.
Fill in the letter of the definition that matches best. Use each letter only once
a. nonappearance e. nonhazardous i. unappetizing m. unprincipled b. nonassertive f. nonrecurring j. unbecoming n. unrest c. noncompetitive g. nonstandard k. undocumented o. unruly d. noncompliant h. unaccustomed l. unfounded p. unsettling The entrance had a(n) _____shape, and it had to have special gatemade for it.
À table. Les amis sont assis à table et commencent à se servir. Complétez la conversation avec les articles définis, indéfinis et partitifs qui conviennent.
Claude:Yves, tu veux (1) __________ baguette? Yves:Oui, j'en veux bien. J'adore (2) __________ baguette de cette boulangerie. Sophie:Marie, peux-tu me passer (3) __________ sel? Marie:Bien sûr, si tu me passes (4) __________ salade. Étienne:J'adore (5) __________ poisson! Il est très bon avec un peu (6) __________ poivre. Sylvie:Je veux bien (7) __________ morceau de pain, Claude, s'il te plaît. Claude:Voilà. Oh, c'était délicieux. Qui veut (8) __________ fromage? Étienne:Moi, j'adore (9) __________ brie! Je peux en avoir? Sophie:Je veux bien un petit morceau (10) __________ roquefort. Yves:Est-ce que je peux avoir (11) __________ couteau pour couper ce camembert? Sylvie:Après le fromage, nous avons beaucoup (12) __________ desserts. Claude:Qui veut (13) __________ tarte? Marie:Oh! J'adore (14) __________ tarte! Je peux en avoir avec (15) __________ noisettes (hazelnuts)? Sylvie:Oui, bien sûr. Tu veux (16) __________ de la glace aussi? Marie!Oui! Yves, tu me passes (17) __________ fourchettes?(15) Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Read each situation below and complete the items that follow by writing E next to each activity that is effective and N next to each activity that is NOT effective.
In Sasha’s interpersonal communication class, participation in class discussions counts for part of his grade. Sasha is expected to make an oral presentation on a topic of his choice, and he must take part in a group activity on an assigned subject. Although he is nervous about public speaking, he is excited about his chosen topic, which is international adoption. He plans to use his personal experience as part of his presentation. 1. Sasha offers to lead a group and chooses energetic classmates to be in his group. 2. For the group activity, Sasha assigns the task of presenting the group’s report to the most outgoing and organized group member. 3. Sasha is so nervous about public speaking that he decides not to practice his presentation before he has to deliver it. 4. Sasha engages his audience by beginning his presentation with a description of his own adoption as a child.