BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS

BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS
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BUILDING VOCABULARY SKILLS
Fourth Edition Sherrie L. Nist Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

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Unit Two Chapter 12 (Word Parts) anti- -less bi- phon en-, em- post- See page 62 in textbook. graph, gram spect sub- inter- Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 1 anti- Antifreeze prevents the water in a car radiator from freezing. Many students in the 1960s who disapproved of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War took part in antiwar marches. Choose the meaning of the word part based on the boldfaced words. © Townsend Press An antibullying sign BULLIES The word part anti- means A. for. B. against. C. two. See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 1 anti- Antifreeze prevents the water in a car radiator from freezing. Many students in the 1960s who disapproved of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War took part in antiwar marches. © Townsend Press An antibullying sign BULLIES The word part anti- means A. for. B. against. C. two. See page 62 in textbook. Antifreeze protects the water in the radiator against freezing. Students who disapproved of the war would march against the war. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 2 bi- In addition to the expected pair of wheels, a bicycle built for two also has two seats. “You can have only one wife at a time.” Judge Graves told the bigamist, “not two at once.” © Townsend Press A decorated bicycle The word part bi- means A. two. B. look. C. speech. See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 2 bi- In addition to the expected pair of wheels, a bicycle built for two also has two seats. “You can have only one wife at a time.” Judge Graves told the bigamist, “not two at once.” © Townsend Press A decorated bicycle The word part bi- means A. two. B. look. C. speech. See page 62 in textbook. A bicycle has two wheels. The words pair of wheels are a clue. A bigamist has two wives at one time. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

3 en-, em- On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.”
Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 3 en-, em- On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.” A brief kiss, a quick embrace, and she was gone—leaving me wondering if I had really held her in my arms. The word part en- or em- means A. sound. B. below. C. in, into. © Townsend Press The entrance for construction workers See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

3 en-, em- On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.”
Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 3 en-, em- On the boss’s door were two signs: “Enter” and “Exit.” A brief kiss, a quick embrace, and she was gone—leaving me wondering if I had really held her in my arms. The word part en- or em- means A. sound. B. below. C. in, into. © Townsend Press The entrance for construction workers See page 62 in textbook. Enter means “to go into or come into.” In the second item, the words in my arms are a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 4 graph, gram My little sister practices her handwriting so that if she becomes famous, her autograph will look good. The diagram in my biology book shows that, strange as it may seem, an earthworm has two hearts. © Townsend Press A biography of Barak Obama The word part graph or gram means A. under. B. something written or drawn. C. three. See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 4 graph, gram My little sister practices her handwriting so that if she becomes famous, her autograph will look good. The diagram in my biology book shows that, strange as it may seem, an earthworm has two hearts. © Townsend Press A biography of Barak Obama The word part graph or gram means A. under. B. something written or drawn. C. three. See page 62 in textbook. An autograph is a person’s written name. The word handwriting is a clue. A diagram is a drawing. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 5 inter- When my brother tries to speak while chewing gum, it’s impossible to understand him without an interpreter. “Driving cross-country along the interstate highway was great,” said Telly. “I got to eat in about twenty different states!” Famartin via Wikimedia Commons An interstate highway The word part inter- means A. something written. B. between. C. under. See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 5 inter- When my brother tries to speak while chewing gum, it’s impossible to understand him without an interpreter. “Driving cross-country along the interstate highway was great,” said Telly. “I got to eat in about twenty different states!” Famartin via Wikimedia Commons An interstate highway The word part inter- means A. something written. B. between. C. under. See page 62 in textbook. An interpreter translates from one language to another (between two languages). An interstate highway runs between states. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 6 -less The mayor spoke sadly about the homeless, but he did nothing to build low-income housing. The Smiths’ marriage was loveless. They stayed together for the sake of their children, but the constant tension in their house was difficult for everyone to bear. The word part –less means A. without. B. with. C. look. James E. Foehl/US Navy via Wikimedia Commons Navy officers in spotless uniforms See page 62 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 6 -less The mayor spoke sadly about the homeless, but he did nothing to build low-income housing. The Smiths’ marriage was loveless. They stayed together for the sake of their children, but the constant tension in their house was difficult for everyone to bear. The word part –less means A. without. B. with. C. look. James E. Foehl/US Navy via Wikimedia Commons Navy officers in spotless uniforms See page 62 in textbook. The homeless are people without homes. If the Smiths stayed together only for the sake of their children and if there was constant tension, their marriage must have been without love. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 7 phon Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone but also a kite that could carry a person. Whenever Wayne played the saxophone, dogs howled, cats screamed, and lovebirds got divorced. The word part phon means A. under. B. sound. C. watch. Tulane Public Relations via Wikimedia Commons A cheerleader using a megaphone See page 63 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 7 phon Alexander Graham Bell invented not only the telephone but also a kite that could carry a person. Whenever Wayne played the saxophone, dogs howled, cats screamed, and lovebirds got divorced. The word part phon means A. under. B. sound. C. watch. Tulane Public Relations via Wikimedia Commons A cheerleader using a megaphone See page 63 in textbook. The telephone carries sound. When a person plays a saxophone, the instrument makes sound (but in this case that sound must not be very pleasant). Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 8 post- Why are baseball games postponed because of a light rain, but football games not called off even if it rains heavily? My playful sister included a postscript after her letter that said, “P.S. I don’t have anything else to say.” The word part post- means A. half. B. speech. C. after. See page 63 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 8 post- Why are baseball games postponed because of a light rain, but football games not called off even if it rains heavily? My playful sister included a postscript after her letter that said, “P.S. I don’t have anything else to say.” The word part post- means A. half. B. speech. C. after. See page 63 in textbook. Baseball games are put off until sometime later (after). If the sister has nothing more to say, she would add this note after she has written the rest of the letter. The word after tells you the meaning. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 9 spect Detective Blake amazed everyone by inspecting the tuna casserole the thief was baking and then fishing the stolen jewels out with a fork. Spectators at a tennis match tend to watch the ball, not the players. Scott Bauer/USDA via Wikimedia Commons Inspecting a plant for disease The word part spect means A. hear. B. look. C. not. See page 63 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 9 spect Detective Blake amazed everyone by inspecting the tuna casserole the thief was baking and then fishing the stolen jewels out with a fork. Spectators at a tennis match tend to watch the ball, not the players. Scott Bauer/USDA via Wikimedia Commons Inspecting a plant for disease The word part spect means A. hear. B. look. C. not. See page 63 in textbook. To inspect something is to look at it carefully. Spectators look at a sporting event. The word watch is a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 10 sub- Some people won’t travel by subway because they fear being trapped underground. On the submarine ride at Disneyland, passengers can see models of such underwater life as seahorses and sharks. The word part sub- means A. under. B. new. C. over. David Saville/FEMA via Wikimedia Commons Floodwaters can submerge roads. See page 63 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Ten Word Parts in Context 10 sub- Some people won’t travel by subway because they fear being trapped underground. On the submarine ride at Disneyland, passengers can see models of such underwater life as seahorses and sharks. The word part sub- means A. under. B. new. C. over. David Saville/FEMA via Wikimedia Commons Floodwaters can submerge roads. See page 63 in textbook. Subways travel underground. Submarines travel underwater. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 Complete the item with the correct word part from the box. A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 1. Out on the ocean, sunsets can be ( acular) ___ displays of color really worth seeing. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: I The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 1. Out on the ocean, sunsets can be ______________ displays of color really worth seeing. spectacular See page 64 in textbook. One looks at sunsets. The word seeing is a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 2. The French have trouble with English ( etics) ___, especially the sound of er, as in anger and later. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: G The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 2. The French have trouble with English ____________, especially the sound of er, as in anger and later. phonetics See page 64 in textbook. The French have trouble saying certain sounds in English. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 3. “We ( rupt) ___ this program to bring you a special news bulletin,” the announcer said. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: E The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 3. “We ____________ this program to bring you a special news bulletin,” the announcer said. interrupt See page 64 in textbook. The special news bulletin is coming between the listeners and the program they are listening to. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 4. You can keep brown sugar moist by ( closing) ___ it in a container with a piece or two of apple. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: C The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 4. You can keep brown sugar moist by ______________ it in a container with a piece or two of apple. enclosing See page 64 in textbook. You can close the brown sugar in a container with the pieces of apple. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 5. In her (autobio y) ___, The Story of My Life, Helen Keller tells how she was able to learn despite her blindness and deafness. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: D The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 5. In her _______________, The Story of My Life, Helen Keller tells how she was able to learn despite her blindness and deafness. autobiography See page 64 in textbook. An autobiography is the written story of the writer’s life. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 6. Clark was ( social) ___ in high school, but he became very outgoing in college. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: A The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 6. Clark was _____________ in high school, but he became very outgoing in college. antisocial See page 64 in textbook. The fact that Clark was outgoing in college is contrasted with the fact that he was against socializing in high school. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 7. Bird watchers prefer rubber-coated ( noculars) ___ because if they hit trees or equipment, they don’t make a noise that scares birds away. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: B The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 7. Bird watchers prefer rubber-coated _______________ because if they hit trees or equipment, they don’t make a noise that scares birds away. binoculars See page 64 in textbook. Binoculars have two separate sets of lenses—one for each eye. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 8. A (cord ) ___ phone allows a parent to talk to a caller while following a wandering child around the house. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: F The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 8. A ____________ phone allows a parent to talk to a caller while following a wandering child around the house. cordless See page 64 in textbook. A phone without a cord allows the parent to move around the house. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 9. Prenatal care for birds means sitting on the eggs. ( natal) ___ care involves almost constant feeding during the day. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: H The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 9. Prenatal care for birds means sitting on the eggs. ____________ care involves almost constant feeding during the day. Postnatal See page 64 in textbook. After the eggs have hatched, birds must constantly feed their young. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 10. When we saw what appeared to be a floating log ( merge) ___ and then slide under the water toward our canoe, we knew two things: one, it wasn’t a log; two, it wanted to eat us. See page 64 in textbook. ANSWER: J The next slide shows and explains the answer. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Sentence Check 1 A. anti- B. bi- C. en-, em- D. graph, gram E. inter- F. -less G. phon H. post- I. spect J. sub- 10. When we saw what appeared to be a floating log _____________ and then slide under the water toward our canoe, we knew two things: one, it wasn’t a log; two, it wanted to eat us. submerge See page 64 in textbook. The word under is a clue. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Chapter Review Try to define each of the word parts from this chapter. They will appear one at a time as you advance the slides. Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Chapter Review sub- phon bi- inter- anti- -less ANSWER: Look, watch The next slide shows the answer. graph, gram spect en-, em- Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

Unit Two/ Chapter 12 Chapter Review sub- phon bi- inter- anti- -less ANSWER: After The next slide shows the answer. graph, gram spect post- en-, em- Copyright © 2015 Townsend Press. All rights reserved.

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