2.5: Vocabulary

Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):

Matching

Match the words AWL words on the left with the best synonym on the right.

1. affect a. lastly
2. environment b. need
3. finally c. concentrate
4. focus d. surroundings
5. method e. technique
6. policy f. alike
7. require g. guidelines
8. similar h. influence

Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):

Fill in the Blank

Use the words listed below to fill in the blanks. These sentences are related to context of story.

affected	environments	finally	focus
methods	policy	required	similar

1. The student’s effort and attitude _________________________ his success.
2. The learning ___________________ differ depending on the education system.
3. Students who are able to ____________ in class will probably be more successful.
4. The program has a strict ____________________________ on attendance.
5. Most teachers use a variety of _________________ to keep students interested.
6. Many international students are ____________________ to take ESL classes.
7. My grammar and reading teachers have ____________________ teaching styles.
8. Saad ___________________________ understands his teachers’ expectations.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Fill in the Blank

Use the words below. Circle the synonym of the word you write in the blank.

affect	environment	finally	focus
methods	policy	requirements	similar

1. There are two _____________ to get your driver’s license. Passing the written test and driving test is a necessity.
2. Portland’s _________________ is very beautiful. There are many green-forested natural areas with a lot of animals.
3. Portland and Seattle have _______________ weather. They are alike because of their positions in the Pacific Northwest. They both get about 37 inches of rain each year.
4. What is your favorite _______________ for learning something new? There are many different learning styles.
5. The insurance company sent Molly a new ________________ in the mail. It explained all of the changes to the previous guidelines.
6. Ameerah asked her children to play quietly because she wanted to ___________ on her homework. It is difficult to concentrate when they are too loud.
7. Not getting enough sleep can ___________ your ability to do well. Eating well and staying healthy can also influence your success.
8. Jay _______________ understands how to complete his homework assignment. In the end, he had to call his classmate to get the information.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\):

Antonyms

Each adjective below is written with its opposite. Write a sentence or pair of sentences for each to show you understand the meaning of the words.

Example: similar—different

My mom and I like similar music. However, my dad and I like different styles of music.

1. required—unnecessary
2. final—first
3. affected—unchanged
4. similar—different

Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\):

Answer Questions

Take turns asking and answering the questions with your classmates.

1. Describe your ideal (perfect) learning environment.
2. Explain 2 or 3 methods you use to focus in class.
3. List 2 to 3 similarities between your previous learning environment and your current (now) learning environment.
4. What are some of the required tasks in this class?
5. Make a list of people who have affected you. How have they affected you?
6. Imagine you get to make a new policy for the IELP. What will you call your policy? What will you include?