1. Identify 10 new or difficult words that has more than 3 syllables from the article given.
- Enlightened
- Gunnery
- Determined
- Initial
- Single-handedly
- Expedition
- Exotic
- Spectacular
- Numerous
- Civilian
2. Give the meaning or definition of the words.
(a) Enlightened : Give (something) greater knowledge and understanding about a subject or situation.
(b) Gunnery : The design, manufacture or firing of heavy guns.
(c) Determined : Having made a decision and being resolved not to change it.
(d) Initial : Existing or occurring at the beginning.
(e) Single-handedly : Done without help from others.
(f) Expedition : A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with particular purpose.
(g) Exotic : Originating in characteristics of a distant foreign country.
(h) Spectacular : Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
(i) Numerous : Great in number; many.
(j) Civilian : A person not in the armed services or the police force.
3. Create two sentences for each word.
(a) Rina had not enlightened Chris as to their relationship.
(b) The Architect was enlightened about the latest building developments.
(a) My father owns a gunnery store.
(b) I told my father I was interested in gunnery and then he told me that I could go there after I pass my exam with flying colors.
(a) Siti was a very determined little girl.
(b) You can definitely be confident of success if you are determined to achieve your ambition.
(a) We were told to teach the initial then final sound and then the medial and vowel sounds.
(b) I wrote my initial on my stationary so that I know that it is mine.
(a) I made this sculpture single-handedly.
(b) Anyone of ten can single-handedly dominate most novels.
(a) The objective of the expedition was finally accomplished.
(b) The group of boys went on a expedition to find hidden treasures.
(a) The beach of the resort center has very fine golden dunes and the groves make it look exotic.
(b) Her mother is chinese which gives a slightly exotic look.
(a) There is a spectacular sunset view from Rina's Cafe in the west end.
(b) The view was utterly spectacular from the top floor of the tallest building in Kota Kinabalu.
(a) No civilian were allowed in the security zone.
(b) The civilian was killed in Iraq.