6.4: Vocabulary

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Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\):

Word Forms

Categorize the vocabulary words by their part of speech in the table below. Add the other word forms you know. Use your dictionary.

Nouns	Verbs	Adjectives	Adverbs
computer
	consist
culture
	equate
focus
		inappropriate
individual
	maintain
	transfer

Exercise \(\PageIndex{2}\):

Using Word Forms

Using the words from the chart above, write 10 sentences showing that you can use different word forms. One example is done for you.

Example:

Individual (n): Each individual must identify their specific problems.

Individual (adj): One problem may have several individual causes.

Individually (adv): Each student took the test individually.

Exercise \(\PageIndex{3}\):

Answering Questions

The questions below use vocabulary words from chapter 6 in bold and underlined. Answer each question with a complete sentence. Your answers show that you understand the meaning of the vocabulary word. (Note: The italicized words are vocabulary words from previous chapters.)

How can an IELP student maintain a high grade point average (GPA)?
If you have to transfer to a different university in the future, what factors will you consider in your decision?
What did you breakfast consist of today?
What are some of the differences in problems you have encountered in your home culture and in American culture?