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EXERCISES FOR MODULE 2

Name: ________GILBERT G. LOREDO________________ Score/Rating:____________________

Exercise 1. Definition. Without the use of a dictionary, write a sentence definition by completing the
following patterns below. Write your answer on the blank. (2 pts. each)

Example: A solar cell is a device that converts the energy of sunlight into electric energy.

Term Class/Genera/Genus Distinguishing Characteristics/Differentia

1. A ring is a piece of jewelry that is usually worn on the finger.

2. Summer is a type of season which occurs between spring and autumn.

3. Constitution is a set of laws which embodies the rules of a political

and social organization.

4. A priest is a member of a clergy who are authorized to perform the sacred

rituals of a religion.

5. Economics is a social science which is concerned with basic needs

and which is based on facts of life.

6. A radiator is a heat exchanger device which is used for heating or cooling a room.

7. A chalk is a kind of limestone that is used for writing and drawing on a

blackboard.

8. A hammer is type of hand tool that contains a metal head and a handle
used for driving nails, etc.

9. Dresser is a piece of bedroom which consists of a set of drawers and a

furniture mirror.

10. A taxicab is a type of vehicle that carries passengers for a fare usually
determined by the distance traveled.
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Exercise 2. Edit the following by reducing the relative clauses where possible.

1. Aluminum is a lightweight metal that is often used for high-tension power transmission.

Aluminum is a lightweight metal often used for high-tension power transmission.

2. Heat is a form of energy which can be transmitted through solid and liquid media by conduction.

Heat is a form of energy transmitted through solid and liquid media by conduction.

3. A brake is a device that is capable of slowing the motion of a mechanism.

A brake is a device capable of slowing the motion of a mechanism.

4. A dome is generally a hemispherical roof which is on top of a circular, square, and other shaped
space.

A dome is generally a hemispherical roof on top of a circular, square, or other-shaped space.

5. Snow is a form of precipitation which results from the sublimation of water vapor into solid
crystals at temperatures below 0◦C.

Snow is a form of precipitation resulting from the sublimation of water vapour into solid crystals
at temperatures below 0°C.

6. An antigen is a substance which causes the formation of antibodies, the body’s natural response to
foreign substances.

An antigen is a substance causing the formation of antibodies, the body's natural response to
foreign substances.

7. A piccolo is a small flute that is pitched an octave higher than a standard flute.

A piccolo is a small flute pitched an octave higher than a standard flute.

8. Membrane permeation is a separation process that involves the selective transport of gas
molecules through a permeable polymeric film.

Membrane permeation is a separation process involving the selective transport of gas molecules
through a permeable polymeric film.

9. A catalyst is a substance that can speed up the rate of a chemical reaction without changing its
own structure.
A catalyst is a substance that can speed up the rate of a chemical reaction without changing its
own structure.
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10. A black hole is a celestial body which has approximately the same mass as the sun and a
gravitational radius of about 3 km.

A black hole is a celestial body with approximately the same mass as the sun and a gravitational
radius of about 3km.
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Exercise 3. Complete the following by inserting an appropriate preposition.

1. A thermometer is an instrument with which temperatures can be measured.

2. Photosynthesis is a process in which sunlight is used to manufacture carbohydrates from water

and carbon dioxide.

3. A credit bureau is an organization to which businesses can apply for financial information on
potential customers.

4. An anhydride is a compound from which the elements of water have been removed.

5. An eclipse is a celestial event in which one body, such as a star, is covered by another, such as a
planet.

6. An axis is an imaginary line along which a body is said to rotate.

7. Large-diameter tunnels are linear underground structures whose length is much larger than the
cross-sectional dimension.

8. Demographers are concerned with changes in population size and the degree to which fertility,
mortality, and migration contribute to these changes.

9. The ease with which a fraudulent business operation can set up shop on the internet is
unfortunately high.

10. “Hotelling” is a new type of office design in which employees who mostly work at home or in
the field are not given permanent offices, but, rather, shared temporary space as needed.
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Exercise 4. Now write a one-sentence definition for the following terms. Make sure you provide
enough specific detail to distinguish your term from other members in its class.

1. A bridge is a building designed to cross a physical barrier without obstructing the path below.

2. A conductor is a material that allows the movement of electricity, heat, or sound.

3. A piano is a keyboard instrument that produces sound when pressed on the keys.

4. A computer virus is a bit of code that can replicate itself and usually causes harm, such as
system corruption or data destruction.

5. A carcinogen is a substance that can lead to cancer in people.

6. A landfill is a location where trash and other waste are buried and covered with dirt to be
disposed of.

7. A laser is a device that produces light using an optical amplification technique based on the
electromagnetic radiation's stimulated emission.

8. A mentor is a friend or family member who helps a less experienced individual by fostering
trust and serving as an example of appropriate behavior.

9. A dormitory is a college or university building housing student living quarters.

10. Management is the act of dealing with or controlling objects or people.

Exercise 5. Write a general-specific paragraph on a topic from your field of study. Begin with either a
definition or a generalization.

Using computer systems or other electronic devices to retrieve information is known as

information technology (IT). Information technology reinforces so many aspects of our everyday lives,
including our workforce, company processes, and personal access to information. IT has a significant
impact on all aspects of our daily lives, including information storage, retrieval, access, and
manipulation. We rely on IT to connect us to others, store and manage information, and develop more
effective operations across a variety of industries, including healthcare, food services, manufacturing, and
sales. Moreover, because of its in-demand applicability, more professionals from different
specializations, like electronics engineers, shift more into it. They received higher salaries in their current
profession and received more career advancements as this industry grew and grew every day.