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What is a synonym for 'sociable'?
What is a synonym for 'sociable'?
- Detached
- Friendly (correct)
- Reserved
- Introverted
Which of the following phrases means 'keep to herself'?
Which of the following phrases means 'keep to herself'?
- Stay private (correct)
- Join the community
- Make new friends
- Express her feelings
What does 'bump into' mean in the context provided?
What does 'bump into' mean in the context provided?
- Accidentally collide with someone (correct)
- Avoid contact
- Speak to casually
- Plan a meeting
What is the best synonym for 'total stranger'?
What is the best synonym for 'total stranger'?
Which phrase is equivalent to 'go out of her way'?
Which phrase is equivalent to 'go out of her way'?
What gesture did Emma use to introduce herself to her new neighbors?
What gesture did Emma use to introduce herself to her new neighbors?
How does Emma generally feel about her neighbors who keep to themselves?
How does Emma generally feel about her neighbors who keep to themselves?
What did Emma offer to do for Sarah during one of their interactions?
What did Emma offer to do for Sarah during one of their interactions?
What is Mr. Roberts' attitude toward his neighbors?
What is Mr. Roberts' attitude toward his neighbors?
What feeling does Emma sometimes experience when meeting new people in her neighborhood?
What feeling does Emma sometimes experience when meeting new people in her neighborhood?
Flashcards
Close by
Close by
Near in location
Sense of community
Sense of community
A feeling of belonging and connection to a community
Sociable
Sociable
Friendly and outgoing
Keep themselves to themselves
Keep themselves to themselves
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Bump into
Bump into
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Emma's neighborhood
Emma's neighborhood
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New neighbors
New neighbors
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Neighbor interaction
Neighbor interaction
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Mr. Green
Mr. Green
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Mr. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
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Study Notes
Emma and Her Neighborhood
- Emma lives in a close-knit small town, fostering a strong sense of community.
- Emma is sociable and enjoys interacting with her neighbors.
- Most neighbors are friendly, though some prefer to keep to themselves.
- Recently, Emma developed a close relationship with new neighbors, Sarah and her family.
- Emma baked cookies and invited them over for dinner, establishing a friendly connection.
Different Neighbors, Different Ways
- Emma and Sarah occasionally encounter each other on walks.
- Emma offered to watch Sarah's children while she was at the store.
- Emma values and respects her neighbors, including those who keep to themselves (e.g., Mr. Green).
- Mr. Roberts, on the other hand, prefers to maintain privacy and not interact with others.
Emma's Approach to Strangers
- Despite being friendly, Emma sometimes feels unsure how much to disclose personal information to complete strangers.
- Emma values the neighbors she regularly interacts with.
- She recognizes all neighborhoods have a variety of people (invited, self-sufficient).
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