Week 7 Understanding Language and Concepts

In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word. Would you describe being submerged in a pool as gently floating on top?

• Yes, because being submerged means floating gently.

• No, because being submerged means being under the surface.

• Yes, because both involve being in water.

• No, because floating means being above the surface.

If you wanted to travel between several bodies of water without leaving your boat, would canals be helpful?

• Yes, canals connect different bodies of water.

• No, canals are not used for such purposes.

• Only if the bodies of water are close to each other.

• Canals are only for decorative purposes.

A planet with no oxygen in the atmosphere would be described as habitable by humans.

• True

• False

A puppy named Clover is staring at his empty food bowl with a forlorn look. Would you say that Clover is excited about the contents of the bowl?

• Yes, Clover is excited.

• No, Clover is not excited.

True or false: Getting immense pleasure from playing soccer means that you don’t really like playing soccer. Explain.

• True

• False

If you saw a mosaic, would you expect to see a scene filled with a variety of colors?

• Yes, because mosaics are known for their colorful designs.

• No, mosaics are usually monochrome.

• It depends on the artist's choice.

• Mosaics are typically black and white.

Choose the synonym for the word 'Submerged'.

• Emerged

• Engulfed

• Floated

• Surfaced

What is a synonym for the word 'Atmosphere'?

• Environment

• Weather

• Climate

• Space

Write a synonym for the word 'Canal'.

• Channel

• River

• Stream

• Ditch

Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Mosaic'.

• Collage

• Pattern

• Patchwork

• Montage