5.5: Vocabulary

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Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):

Dictionary Use

For each word below, determine the part of speech. Look the word up in the dictionary. Read through the possible definitions. Look at the word in context in the article, “Solve That Problem.” Write down the definition that best matches the way the word is used in the article. Use The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English: http://www.ldoceonline.com/ for this exercise.

create ______________________________________________________
evaluate ____________________________________________________
factors _____________________________________________________
final _______________________________________________________
identification _________________________________________________
identify _____________________________________________________
process _____________________________________________________
select ______________________________________________________

Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):

Fill in the Blank

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

create	creation	evaluate	evaluation
identify	identification	select	selection

a. If you can ________________ your problem, it will be easier to solve it.
b. Brainstorming can be helpful for problem _________________.
a. After brainstorming, you should have a _____________ of ideas to choose from.
b. You should ___________ one idea or a combination of ideas from your brainstorm.
a. Always _____________ your solution after you have tried it.
b. ____________ allows you to decide if your solution was effective or not.
a. ______________ a list of ideas to help you solve your problem.
b. The ______________ of a list of causes can help you determine the true problem.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Write Sentences

Write an original sentence using each word below. Write about the characters from chapter 4 or about problem solving. An example sentence has been written for you.

Example: Luna has a selection of chocolates in her room.

create ______________________________________________________
creation ____________________________________________________
evaluate ____________________________________________________
evaluation ___________________________________________________
factor(s) ____________________________________________________
final _______________________________________________________
identification _________________________________________________
identify _____________________________________________________
process _____________________________________________________
select _____________________________________________________

Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\):

Antonyms

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

create / destroy
identify / miss

Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\):

Answer Questions

Take turns asking and answering the questions with your classmates.

In your opinion, what are the factors that lead to success?
What factors contributed to your decision to study abroad?
What are the steps to identifying and solving a problem?