English 18English 18

English 11English 11

11stst Activity- 1 minute Activity- 1 minute

Write the following words in your study guide:

1. conflict 6. harbor

2. deception 7. mandate

3. dependence 8. laconic

4. elation 9. verify

5. finite 10. waive

Sentence ExamplesSentence Examples1. The board members tried to settle the conflict over the

new dress code.

2. Nate’s deception didn’t fool anyone who saw what really happened at the party.

3. The baby’s parents tried for weeks to break his dependence on his pacifier.

4. Carly was filled with elation when she crossed the finish line first.

5. Even though the speed of light is enormous and almost unimaginable, the actual numbers are finite.

Sentence ExamplesSentence Examples6. Bonnie and Joel harbor rescue dogs and care for them

until new homes are found.

7. The mall decided to mandate a rule that teenagers under the age of eighteen must be with a parent while shopping.

8. The guide’s laconic descriptions of the sites on our tour didn’t give us all the information we had hoped for.

9. The bank teller asked for Tim’s driver’s license to verify his identity before letting him take money out of the account.

10. Christine didn’t have to pay a fee for her late payment because the power company agreed to waive it.

22ndnd Activity- 10 minutes Activity- 10 minutes

1. Work with a partner or alone and match the definitions to the words (with the word strips provided)

2. Once they are checked for correctness, you will write the definitions into your study guide.

3. You may use your book to read the word in a sentence.

Unit 18Unit 18

English 11English 11

1. conflict1. conflict

The couple had a The couple had a conflictconflict over over where they wanted to go on where they wanted to go on

vacation.vacation.

1. conflict1. conflict

1. POS- noun

• Definition- a disagreement, battle, or fight

2. POS- verb

• Definition- to disagree or oppose

• Synonym- disaccord, battle

• Antonym- to have peace or harmony

The couple had a conflict over where they wanted to

go on vacation.

2. deception2. deception

Kathy’s Kathy’s deceptiondeception had everyone had everyone fooled of her real capabilities.fooled of her real capabilities.

2. deception 2. deception

• POS- noun• Definition- a dishonest

or misleading act• Synonym- lie, trick,

hoax• Antonym- sincerity,

forthrightnessKathy’s deception had everyone fooled of her

real capabilities.

3. dependence3. dependence

Children lose their Children lose their dependencedependence on on parents when they become parents when they become

adults.adults.

3. dependence3. dependence

• POS- noun• Definition- a strong

need for something or someone

• Synonym- reliance• Antonym-

independence, freedomOur children lose their

dependence on parents when they

become adults.

4. elation4. elation

The man was full of The man was full of elationelation after after winning the lottery.winning the lottery.

4. elation4. elation

• POS- noun• Definition- strong

feelings of joy or satisfaction

• Synonym- euphoria, exhilaration

• Antonym- dejection, sadness, disappointment The man was full of

elation after winning the lottery.

5. finite5. finite

This is an example of water This is an example of water broken into broken into finitefinite parts. parts.

5. finite5. finite

• POS- adjective• Definition- having limits

or an end; measurable• Synonym- limited,

bounded• Antonym- limitless,

endless This is an example of water broken into

finite parts.

6. harbor6. harbor

Would you Would you harborharbor this rescue dog this rescue dog and find him a good home?and find him a good home?

6. harbor6. harbor

1. POS- verb• Definition- to protect

or shelter• Synonym- protect,

shelter• Antonym- disregard

2. POS- noun• Definition- a place of

safety and comfortWould you harbor this rescue

dog and find him a good home?

7. mandate7. mandate

The The mandatemandate for all railroad for all railroad crossings is there must be a crossings is there must be a

signal.signal.

7. mandate7. mandate

1. POS- verb• Definition- to order• Synonym- require,

demand, rule• Antonym- denial, veto

2. POS- noun• Definition- an official

command or order

The mandate for all railroad crossings is there

must be a signal.

8. laconic8. laconic

Mr. Biden made a Mr. Biden made a laconiclaconic speech speech to the crowd; it only lasted a few to the crowd; it only lasted a few

minutes.minutes.

8. laconic8. laconic

• POS- adjective• Definition- of very few

words• Synonym- brief, compact• Antonym- long-winded,

wordy Mr. Biden made a laconic speech to the crowd; it

only lasted a few minutes.

9. verify9. verify

The bank may want to The bank may want to verifyverify your your account with your signature.account with your signature.

9. verify 9. verify

• POS- verb• Definition- to prove the

truthfulness or correctness of something

• Synonym- confirm, prove

• Antonym- discredit, disprove

The bank may want to verify your account with

your signature.

10. waive10. waive

Parents must prove Parents must prove waivingwaiving parental rights is in their child's parental rights is in their child's

best interest.best interest.

10. waive10. waive

• POS- verb• Definition- to give up a

right or claim; to overlook or ignore

• Synonym- forego, drop, cancel

• Antonym- claim

Parents must prove waiving parental rights is in their

child's best interest.

Roots, Prefix, and SuffixRoots, Prefix, and Suffix

• Roots– fin means “end” (finite, final, finally, finale)– ver means “true” (verify, verdict, verification)

• Prefix– in means “not” (infinite, independence,

insufficient)

• Suffix– ation means “process of” (initiation, relaxation,

confrontation, verification)

HomeworkHomework

• Exercise 2, 3, 6

• 10 sentences

• BONUS: Flashcards

• Due Wednesday

• Quiz Friday