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Academic Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary. Words Often Confused #3. Copy into A.V. section of binder. You must copy them completely. . altogether - (adverb) entirely a ll together- (adjective) in the same place; (adverb) at the same time brake - (noun) a device to stop a machine

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Academic Vocabulary

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  1. Academic Vocabulary Words Often Confused #3

  2. Copy into A.V. section of binder.You must copy them completely. • altogether- (adverb) entirely • all together- (adjective) in the same place; (adverb) at the same time • brake- (noun) a device to stop a machine • break- (verb) to fracture or to shatter; (noun) a rest • capital- (noun) a city; the location of a government • capitol- (noun) a building; statehouse

  3. Write sentences with the correct troublesome word. • Accra is the (capital, capitol) of Ghana. • Keep the pieces of the vase (altogether, all together) and I will try to repair it. • A bicyclist can wear out a set of (breaks, brakes) quickly. • On the dome of the (capital, capitol) stands a large statue. • The audience was (all together, altogether) charmed by the mime’s performance. • Don’t (break, brake) that mirror!

  4. Use you’re A.V. words to write a well-developed paragraph. • Paragraph can be expository, descriptive, persuasive, or narrative • Underline the vocabulary words. • Use only one vocabulary word per sentence. • altogether • all together • break • brake • capital • capitol

  5. “Thursday” • Study quietly and alone for 5 minutes. • If you need to turn in your business letter, please do so now.

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