Vocabulary Building: The Root 'Port'

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What is the likely reason for the Philippines to export thousands of tons of rice?

  • The Philippines is trying to help other countries struggling with rice shortages.
  • The Philippines is facing a shortage of rice. (correct)
  • The Philippines is trying to reduce the price of rice in the country.
  • The Philippines has a surplus of rice and is trying to sell it off.

What is the most likely reason for the person mentioned in sentence 2 to be called a porter?

  • The person is a hotel employee tasked with carrying guest belongings. (correct)
  • The person is a friend who offered to help with luggage.
  • The person is a delivery driver who happened to be available.
  • The person is a relative who offered to carry the luggage.

What does portable imply about the laptop in sentence 3?

  • The laptop is very powerful and efficient.
  • The laptop is easily transportable and convenient to use. (correct)
  • The laptop is cost-effective and easily accessible.
  • The laptop has a long battery life and can be used for extended hours.

From Sentence 4, what is the most likely consequence of deportation?

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What is the possible reason for reporting an incident to authorities in sentence 5?

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Flashcards

Export

To send goods to another country for sale.

Porter

A person employed to carry luggage and other loads.

Portable

Easily carried or moved; not bulky.

Deportation

The act of removing a foreigner from a country.

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Report

To inform authorities about something, especially an incident.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Building

  • The root word "port" comes from Latin, meaning "to carry"
  • Adding prefixes and suffixes to "port" creates many words
  • Example sentences with vocabulary choices to help with understanding the meaning of words

Vocabulary Exercises

  • Sentence 1:
    • The Philippines will export rice to other countries
  • Sentence 2:
    • The porter carried the luggage
  • Sentence 3:
    • Daniel likes a portable laptop
  • Sentence 4:
    • She faced deportation for illegal entry
  • Sentence 5:
    • I must report the incident to the authorities

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