Saturday, September 29, 2007

VOCABULARY, Sept. 29th

Vocabulary building is important for both reading comprehension and writing. Use the following two words (note the part of speech) in one sentence.

avert (verb) + panacea (noun)

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11 comments:

Anonymous said...

The panacea Thomas used to avoid the sight of blood which went from his arm into the needle was to avert his eyes.

Veronica Baig said...

Sara: The word 'panacea' has a more specific meaning than your usage.

Anonymous said...

The medicine appears to be a panacea that can avert all influenza viruses.

Anonymous said...

Using glucosamine along with MSM is thought to be a panacea to avert joint deterioration.

Veronica Baig said...

Nadia: Excellent:-)
Bernie: Very good.

Anonymous said...

Napping and drinking plenty of liquid is a panacea that can avert a cold.

Veronica Baig said...

Sara: Yes--but check your subject verb agreement;-)

Anonymous said...

Checking my subject-verb agreement:
Napping and drinking plenty of liquids are a panacea that can avert a cold.

Veronica Baig said...

Sara: That's better:-)

Anonymous said...

The herbalist believed that his homemade potion was a panacea that would avert toothache pain.

Veronica Baig said...

Kelly: Very good.