WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
Are the following words not important, very important, or important? Fill in the blanks, using each word only once. (Hint: Fill in the not important words first, then the very important words; finally, fill in the remaining "middle" words.)
essential
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insignificant
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worthless
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urgent
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serious
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significant
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notable
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minor
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vital
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Not important: ________________, ________________, ________________
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A1:
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Once you have completed the chart, compare your responses with those of your classmates. Most students will probably list them as follows:
Not important: minor, insignificant, worthless
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Important: ________________, ________________, ________________
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A2:
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Important: serious, significant, notable
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Very important: ________________, ________________, ________________
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A3:
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Very important: urgent, essential, vital
What other words can you think of that mean "very important"?
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