Choose one of the "ject" words to complete the sentence.
1. My VCR will not (eject) my tape.
2. The pen became a (projectile) when it was thrown across the room.
3. A diabetic may have to (inject) insulin with a needle.
4. Do you really know they will get married, or is that just (conjecture)?
5. The school will automatically (reject) your application if you don't pay the fee first.
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Here are some other words where "pre" means before
pretext, predecessor, preconception, precede, preclude, precognition, preliminary, premeditate, premature, premonition, prenuptial, preordain, prerogative, prerequisite
Complete these sentences with the "pre" word. Be sure to mix these sentences with words learned in previous lessons.
predict, prevent, preview, precaution, prefer, previous, prenatal, pre-owned, prelude, preoccupied, prequel, predisposed, preempt, preface, preprandial
1. I like to take a (preprandial) walk to work up my appetite for dinner.
2. I don't like it when the networks (preempt) my favourite TV shows because of sports.
3. One of the jobs of the meteorologist on the news is to (predict) tomorrow's weather.
4. Just as a (precaution), I always lock the car doors when I am driving.
5. Which of these coats do you (prefer) to wear tonight?
6. I don't think Mike heard a word I said because he was so (preoccupied) about his sick sister.
7. We got to the concert at the symphony hall just in time -- we barely sat down before the conductor started the (prelude).
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Be sure to mix these sentences with words learned in previous lessons.
1. (Unemployment) was a big problem in the Great Depression as many businesses shut down and people lost their jobs.
2. After a three week battle, the fort gave an (unconditional) surrender and was taken over.
3. When are you going to (unveil) your new painting?
4 I must have been (unconscious) during the whole movie -- I don't remember any of it!
5. The crowd at the game got so (unruly) that the game was stopped until they settled down.
6. If you are (uncertain) about which book to read, I will help you decide.
7. It's a good thing your dishes and furniture are unbreakable, with so many (unruly) children in the house!
8. Many people say you should (unplug) your computer in a thunderstorm so that lightning doesn't harm it.
9. It’s just (unconscionable) that he would order roast beef -- he is a vegetarian!
10. It is hard to read or hear about the (unthinkable) crimes that some people have committed.
11. It's (unthinkable) that my neat brother would ever let his house get untidy.
12. He is the most (unselfish) person I know - he would give everything he has away.
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Complete these sentences with the "therm" word that fits. Be sure to mix these sentences with words learned in previous lessons.
1. Getting wet on a cool day and staying out side can lead to (hypothermia).
2. You can get a (thermometer) that will measure temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
3. I have a (thermos) full of coffee, piping hot.
4. A (thermal) blanket is designed to add a warm layer for cold weather, but not be too warm in warm weather.
5. The (isothermal) showed that it was 32 degrees in Boston, Massachusetts and 30 miles north of Cleveland, Ohio.
6. A (thermonuclear) bomb does more damage than other kinds of bombs, but is very expensive to make.
7. Spending too much time in the hot sun can cause (hyperthermia), which can be fatal.
8. That (endothermic) reaction got very, very cold.
9. Setting off a thermonuclear bomb is an example of an (exothermic) reaction because it sends out a lot of heat.
10. In Greenland, (geothermal) energy from hot springs is used to heat houses.
11. A tree farmer might want to study (dendrology).
12. That's an interesting rock! A (geologist) could tell you what it is.
13. The (thermostat) in my car broke, so it overheated.
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Complete these sentences with the bio- word that fits. Be sure review words learned in previous lessons.
1. My brother had a (biopsy) done on the lump on his elbow.
2. A (biology) class is where you learn about living things
3. You would have to write your own (autobiography).
4. Termites could not eat wood without other animals living inside them that digest the wood; this is an example of (symbiosis).
5. An (antibiotic) will help cure some diseases like strep throat.
6. Things that might spread an infection at a hospital have a (biohazard) label on them.
7. When fish glow in the dark it is called (bioluminescence).
8. I want to read the (biography) of the first President of the United States.
9. The desert, the swamps and the rain forest are all part of the big (biosphere).
10. If you put something (biodegradable) in the dump, eventually it will rot away.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Difference between “Percy Jackson and the lightning thief” book and movie
1. In the movie, only Zeus’s lightning bolt was stolen but in the book, both Zeus’s lightning bolt and Hades’s helmet of darkness was stolen.
2. In the movie, during the flag-capturing event, Luke led the Blue Team while Annabeth was in the Red Team, but in the book, Luke and Annabeth were in the same team.
3. In the movie, Percy fought with Annabeth for the red flag and he captured the red flag but in the book, Percy fought Clarisse and her friends and Luke and Annabeth captured the red flag.
4. In the movie, after the flag-capturing event, Hades came in the form of a fire demon and wanted to trade Percy’s mother with Zeus’s lightning bolt. But in the book, a hellhound appeared and charged at Percy.
5. . In the movie, Percy, Annabeth and Grover set out secretly to search for Zeus’s lightning bolt but in the book, Percy got permission from Chiron to search for the lightning bolt.
6. In the movie, Percy, Annabeth and Grover went to see Luke before taking off and Luke gave them his favorite shield, a map to find three pearls which would enable them to teleport out of the underworld and a pair of flying shoes. But in the book, Luke rushed to them before they took off and gave them only a pair of flying shoes.
7. In the movie, Percy and his two friends were rowed to Hades Palace by one of Hades “workers” with no one else but in the book, the boat was packed with spirits and they passed many places of the Underworld before reaching Hades Palace.
8. In the book, Percy’s mother was left behind in the underworld but in the movie, Grover volunteered to stay behind.
9. In the movie, Percy fought with Luke in at the empire state building but in the book, Percy fought him in the forest in Half-blood camp.
10. The movie ended with Percy and Annabeth training but in the book, it ended with Percy packing his bags and returning home.
I like the book more than the movie and would like to recommend it as it is longer than the movie. The book is also more exciting and thrilling to read as it contained more characters and information. I like chapter 20(I battle my Jerk Relative). The passage in this chapter I liked most is the one about Percy Jackson battling Ares, a god/immortal! He knew that immortals can't be destroyed, but he still fought Ares. From the title of this chapter, I like it already as I sensed how brave Percy Jackson really was, to call his relative (a god) jerk! He knew that he had little chances of winning, but he still challenged Ares. The fate of the whole world burdened his shoulders and he still could somehow "defeat" Ares using clever tactics! This also shows that his ADHD is helpful! That’s why I like this passage. (149 words)
2. In the movie, during the flag-capturing event, Luke led the Blue Team while Annabeth was in the Red Team, but in the book, Luke and Annabeth were in the same team.
3. In the movie, Percy fought with Annabeth for the red flag and he captured the red flag but in the book, Percy fought Clarisse and her friends and Luke and Annabeth captured the red flag.
4. In the movie, after the flag-capturing event, Hades came in the form of a fire demon and wanted to trade Percy’s mother with Zeus’s lightning bolt. But in the book, a hellhound appeared and charged at Percy.
5. . In the movie, Percy, Annabeth and Grover set out secretly to search for Zeus’s lightning bolt but in the book, Percy got permission from Chiron to search for the lightning bolt.
6. In the movie, Percy, Annabeth and Grover went to see Luke before taking off and Luke gave them his favorite shield, a map to find three pearls which would enable them to teleport out of the underworld and a pair of flying shoes. But in the book, Luke rushed to them before they took off and gave them only a pair of flying shoes.
7. In the movie, Percy and his two friends were rowed to Hades Palace by one of Hades “workers” with no one else but in the book, the boat was packed with spirits and they passed many places of the Underworld before reaching Hades Palace.
8. In the book, Percy’s mother was left behind in the underworld but in the movie, Grover volunteered to stay behind.
9. In the movie, Percy fought with Luke in at the empire state building but in the book, Percy fought him in the forest in Half-blood camp.
10. The movie ended with Percy and Annabeth training but in the book, it ended with Percy packing his bags and returning home.
I like the book more than the movie and would like to recommend it as it is longer than the movie. The book is also more exciting and thrilling to read as it contained more characters and information. I like chapter 20(I battle my Jerk Relative). The passage in this chapter I liked most is the one about Percy Jackson battling Ares, a god/immortal! He knew that immortals can't be destroyed, but he still fought Ares. From the title of this chapter, I like it already as I sensed how brave Percy Jackson really was, to call his relative (a god) jerk! He knew that he had little chances of winning, but he still challenged Ares. The fate of the whole world burdened his shoulders and he still could somehow "defeat" Ares using clever tactics! This also shows that his ADHD is helpful! That’s why I like this passage. (149 words)
Monday, March 1, 2010
(Intrapersonal Q1)
(Intrapersonal Q1)
Mary Maloney's diary
1st March 2010 Monday
Oh, what an awful day that I had today! I was so anxious for Patrick to come home every day! When he came home, I did everything for him! I kissed him, took off his coat and made drinks for him and me. I always loved this part of the day! I thought that we would be a good couple forever and I was already pregnant for six months. I knew Patrick so well that I even knew that he did not want to speak until the first drink was finished. This shows my love for him. I loved him for almost everything he had done.
But, something weird and unusual happened. Patrick finished his glass of drink in one swallow even though the glass was half filled! He also fetched himself another glass! I volunteered to get it, but he ordered me to sit down! I also asked him some questions like “may I get your slippers?”, “would you like some cheese?” etc. But he all said no. Now, I know that something is really wrong with Patrick. I knew that he had something in his heart that he was not telling me. I felt very uneasy. I was about to cook supper when Patrick ordered me to sit down. Ok, now I am really scared and uneasy! “Could he be leaving for another woman?” I thought. That was the worst thing that could happen to a pregnant wife! By then, Patrick had finished his second drink and he stared at the empty glass, frowning. I sat down slowly, watching him all the time.
Then, he told me. I realized that my worst fears had come true! My first reaction was not to believe any of it, to reject it all. “How could he do this to me?” I thought. I was so kind and caring to him! I did so much for him! Was I not good enough? Thousands of questions crossed my mind. I did so much for him, and he still left me for another woman? But I don’t know why I still went to get supper for Patrick, and this time he did not stop me. Everything seemed automatic now, like my limbs had a mind of their own. I felt very nauseous. I grabbed the first thing that I touched in the freezer. I unwrapped it as it was wrapped in paper. “We will have a lamb’s leg for supper,” I thought. When I went through the living room, Patrick was standing by the window. And he said that he was going out, don’t make supper for him. At that point, I automatically walked behind him and whacked him hard using the lamb’s leg. Then, Patrick stood there for four or five seconds before crashing to the ground, dead.
I was shocked by the fact that I apparently killed Patrick. I knew the penalty of murder and thought that it relief. Suddenly, my unborn child came to my mind. What would happen to him or her? For the sake of my child, I had to create an alibi. It was a wonder that my mind thought fast soon after I killed him. I managed to come up with a plan that I thought was brilliant.
My plan was quite simple, but yet ingenious in its design. Before going to the grocer, I practiced my smile and voice so as to not allow any suspicions to rise. At the grocer, my heart thumped quickly as I knew that this would a matter of life and death for mother and child both. I calmed myself and went to greeted Sam, who was the grocer, cheerfully. I bought a can of peas, two Idaho potatoes and a slice of cheesecake. I felt like crying up again when I mentioned the leg of lamb but managed to hold my tears back. I controlled my emotions and went off with a cheerful mind which I had to pretend.
I tried to pretend that I did not know that Patrick was dead and I would go home, finding him waiting for my supper. I tried to act as naturally as possible so no acting would be done. When I entered the house, I found poor Patrick lying in an unnatural position with his legs doubled up and one arm twisted back beneath him. All my love and longing for him welled up inside me and I cried my heart out. It was real so no acting was needed. I quickly informed the police of his death and sat down, staring forlornly out of the window waiting for the police.
When the police arrived, I told them my story while sobbing uncontrollably. One of the policemen, Jack Noonan discovered a patch of congealed blood on Patrick’s head. He quickly called a doctor and two detectives to come and investigate. They consoled me, trying to assure me that they will bring Patrick’s killer to justice while I told them my story which was partially true. One of the detectives asked about which grocer I went to buy my groceries. I faltered for a moment before telling them. The other detective who went to check if I was lying before I came back told the other that it was impossible for me to kill Patrick since I behaved normally and was so cheerful.
The next step in my plan was to dispose of the evidence left which was the leg of the lamb. Jack Noonan offered to go to his wife’s house or my sister’s place. I as I felt it would be better for me to weep over my husband’s death. They finally asked me about any heavy or blunt object that could be used as a murder weapon as Patrick’s skull was shattered by a heavy blow by a blunt weapon. I acted innocent and told them that there was nothing in the house that could be used as a weapon. I knew that I would be caught guilty if the lamb’s leg was not dispose. I grew more impatient as each second passed.
Finally Jack Noonan walked into the kitchen to search of the evidence and I was asked to accompany him. Jack then became aware of the smell of cooked gourmet chicken and told me that I forgot to off the oven which the chicken which was in. I told him to turn it off. Later on, I persuaded the policemen to eat the leg of lamb. I listened to their conversation and their voices were thick and sloppy as their mouths were full of meat and barbeque sauce. Great, they were eating it, I thought. When they said that the weapon that was used to kill Patrick must be right in the house and under their noses, I giggled because they were actually destroying the very thing they were looking for. I felt a great burden lift from my shoulders. We were safe for now but what would become of us in the near future?......
Mary Maloney's diary
1st March 2010 Monday
Oh, what an awful day that I had today! I was so anxious for Patrick to come home every day! When he came home, I did everything for him! I kissed him, took off his coat and made drinks for him and me. I always loved this part of the day! I thought that we would be a good couple forever and I was already pregnant for six months. I knew Patrick so well that I even knew that he did not want to speak until the first drink was finished. This shows my love for him. I loved him for almost everything he had done.
But, something weird and unusual happened. Patrick finished his glass of drink in one swallow even though the glass was half filled! He also fetched himself another glass! I volunteered to get it, but he ordered me to sit down! I also asked him some questions like “may I get your slippers?”, “would you like some cheese?” etc. But he all said no. Now, I know that something is really wrong with Patrick. I knew that he had something in his heart that he was not telling me. I felt very uneasy. I was about to cook supper when Patrick ordered me to sit down. Ok, now I am really scared and uneasy! “Could he be leaving for another woman?” I thought. That was the worst thing that could happen to a pregnant wife! By then, Patrick had finished his second drink and he stared at the empty glass, frowning. I sat down slowly, watching him all the time.
Then, he told me. I realized that my worst fears had come true! My first reaction was not to believe any of it, to reject it all. “How could he do this to me?” I thought. I was so kind and caring to him! I did so much for him! Was I not good enough? Thousands of questions crossed my mind. I did so much for him, and he still left me for another woman? But I don’t know why I still went to get supper for Patrick, and this time he did not stop me. Everything seemed automatic now, like my limbs had a mind of their own. I felt very nauseous. I grabbed the first thing that I touched in the freezer. I unwrapped it as it was wrapped in paper. “We will have a lamb’s leg for supper,” I thought. When I went through the living room, Patrick was standing by the window. And he said that he was going out, don’t make supper for him. At that point, I automatically walked behind him and whacked him hard using the lamb’s leg. Then, Patrick stood there for four or five seconds before crashing to the ground, dead.
I was shocked by the fact that I apparently killed Patrick. I knew the penalty of murder and thought that it relief. Suddenly, my unborn child came to my mind. What would happen to him or her? For the sake of my child, I had to create an alibi. It was a wonder that my mind thought fast soon after I killed him. I managed to come up with a plan that I thought was brilliant.
My plan was quite simple, but yet ingenious in its design. Before going to the grocer, I practiced my smile and voice so as to not allow any suspicions to rise. At the grocer, my heart thumped quickly as I knew that this would a matter of life and death for mother and child both. I calmed myself and went to greeted Sam, who was the grocer, cheerfully. I bought a can of peas, two Idaho potatoes and a slice of cheesecake. I felt like crying up again when I mentioned the leg of lamb but managed to hold my tears back. I controlled my emotions and went off with a cheerful mind which I had to pretend.
I tried to pretend that I did not know that Patrick was dead and I would go home, finding him waiting for my supper. I tried to act as naturally as possible so no acting would be done. When I entered the house, I found poor Patrick lying in an unnatural position with his legs doubled up and one arm twisted back beneath him. All my love and longing for him welled up inside me and I cried my heart out. It was real so no acting was needed. I quickly informed the police of his death and sat down, staring forlornly out of the window waiting for the police.
When the police arrived, I told them my story while sobbing uncontrollably. One of the policemen, Jack Noonan discovered a patch of congealed blood on Patrick’s head. He quickly called a doctor and two detectives to come and investigate. They consoled me, trying to assure me that they will bring Patrick’s killer to justice while I told them my story which was partially true. One of the detectives asked about which grocer I went to buy my groceries. I faltered for a moment before telling them. The other detective who went to check if I was lying before I came back told the other that it was impossible for me to kill Patrick since I behaved normally and was so cheerful.
The next step in my plan was to dispose of the evidence left which was the leg of the lamb. Jack Noonan offered to go to his wife’s house or my sister’s place. I as I felt it would be better for me to weep over my husband’s death. They finally asked me about any heavy or blunt object that could be used as a murder weapon as Patrick’s skull was shattered by a heavy blow by a blunt weapon. I acted innocent and told them that there was nothing in the house that could be used as a weapon. I knew that I would be caught guilty if the lamb’s leg was not dispose. I grew more impatient as each second passed.
Finally Jack Noonan walked into the kitchen to search of the evidence and I was asked to accompany him. Jack then became aware of the smell of cooked gourmet chicken and told me that I forgot to off the oven which the chicken which was in. I told him to turn it off. Later on, I persuaded the policemen to eat the leg of lamb. I listened to their conversation and their voices were thick and sloppy as their mouths were full of meat and barbeque sauce. Great, they were eating it, I thought. When they said that the weapon that was used to kill Patrick must be right in the house and under their noses, I giggled because they were actually destroying the very thing they were looking for. I felt a great burden lift from my shoulders. We were safe for now but what would become of us in the near future?......
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