Classroom Vocabulary #3 Fall 2021 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

True or False (True means this is the correct use of the vocabulary word or phrase.) Although Madeline's instructions for making the pie were explicit, her friend was able to make a perfect pie.

False: Because although was used, it meant that there is a surprise result. Making a perfect pie with explicit instructions would be expected!

Some people stand in line when Apple ____ ___a new version of the I-phone. They can't wait to get the latest one.

rolls out

Laurie ______ the whole point of the discussion. She focused on a detail

missed (missed the whole point

True or False (True means this is the correct use of the vocabulary word or phrase.) Edgar's extraordinary effort in studying for the calculus test was commensurate with his score. He failed the test.

False: commensurate means proportional, so Edgar should have gotten a high score on the Calculus test.

The rain in Sacramento ___ a record with nearly 6 inches in 1 hour. Fill in the blank.

hit

True or False (True means this is the correct use of the vocabulary word or phrase.) Adriana is a skeptic about vaccines. She rushed to get her Covid shots.

False: skeptic means you doubt or question something

True or False (True means this is the correct use of the vocabulary word or phrase.) Most research shows that extensive reading is instrumental when learning English.

True

If you work in a place where vaccines are mandated, but you don't plan to get one, you can file a religious or health _________

exemption.

Something that is shocking or very surprising is _____-________.

mind-blowing

If someone has a green thumb, what are they good at doing?

They are good at gardening!

What is something that bolsters your mood when you feel down? Use bolster in your answer.

Example: Talking with my sister usually bolsters my mood. She always makes me feel better.

What is something you snap up when you see it in a store (retail or grocery)? Use snap up in your answer.

Example: I always snap up raspberries that look fresh and ripe at Trader Joe's or Sprout's.

There is a backlog of container ships at many ports throughout the world. What does this mean?

There are more ships than the ports can handle, so the ships are backed up for miles.

What is something that has been a game-changer in your life? Use game-changer in your answer.

Example: Having children was a total game-changer in my life. My values and interests changed a lot!

What do you or someone you know need to cut back on? Use the phrase cut back on in your answer.

Example: My husband needs to cut down on foods with a lot of sugar!

Use "take up" in a sentence.

Example: I want to take up Tai Chi.

What is the definition of resilience?

the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event

True or False (True means this is the correct use of the vocabulary word or phrase.) I hope that my AESL 505 class is paving the way for my students to achieve their goals.

True: Correct use of the phrase!